Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking
Microsegmentation software
Network security software
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What is Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking
Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking is a virtual networking and security component of the Nutanix Cloud Platform that provides software-defined networking for Nutanix-managed environments. It is used by infrastructure and security teams to create and manage virtual networks, apply distributed firewall policies, and segment east-west traffic between workloads. The product is typically deployed alongside Nutanix AHV and integrates with Nutanix management workflows for policy definition and operations.
Integrated with Nutanix operations
The product is managed through Nutanix’s management plane, which can reduce tool sprawl for teams already standardizing on Nutanix. Network constructs and security policies are defined close to the virtualization layer, aligning segmentation with workload lifecycle events. This approach can simplify day-2 operations such as provisioning, moves, and changes within Nutanix clusters.
Distributed microsegmentation controls
Flow Virtual Networking supports segmentation and policy enforcement for east-west traffic within the virtualized environment. Distributed enforcement at the hypervisor/virtual switch layer can limit lateral movement without requiring physical network changes. This is well-suited for isolating application tiers and enforcing least-privilege connectivity between VMs.
Virtual networking for AHV
It provides virtual networking capabilities tailored to Nutanix AHV environments, including network creation and policy-driven controls. Organizations using AHV can implement network segmentation without deploying a separate SDN stack. This can be beneficial for private cloud and on-prem virtualization use cases where Nutanix is the primary platform.
Best fit in Nutanix stack
The strongest operational integration is within Nutanix-managed infrastructure, particularly AHV-based deployments. Organizations with heterogeneous hypervisors or multi-platform segmentation requirements may need additional products or different architectures. This can limit standardization if segmentation must be consistent across multiple virtualization and cloud environments.
Not a full network security suite
While it provides segmentation and distributed firewalling, it does not replace broader network security controls such as secure web gateway, CASB, or full perimeter NGFW capabilities. Teams often still require complementary tools for north-south inspection, advanced threat prevention, and cloud edge security. This can increase overall security architecture complexity.
Policy visibility depends on telemetry
Effective microsegmentation programs typically require strong application dependency mapping and continuous traffic visibility. If traffic telemetry, labeling, or workload context is incomplete, policy design and troubleshooting can be harder and may lead to overly permissive rules. Organizations may need additional discovery and governance processes to maintain accurate policies over time.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking (per-node license) | Not listed on site — contact Nutanix for pricing | Official Nutanix documentation states Flow is sold as an annual subscription licensed on a per-node basis (licenses sold in 1–5 year terms). Licenses are required for all nodes in a cluster where microsegmentation/Flow functionality will be used and Prism Central with a Starter license is required to manage policies. The product page indicates Flow Virtual Networking is in technology-preview / coming soon and directs customers to sign up for access. See official Nutanix product & licensing pages for details. |
Notes:
- No numeric prices or public SKUs for Flow Virtual Networking are published on Nutanix public product pages; Nutanix directs customers to contact sales or sign up for previews/test drives.
- Flow Network Security (the microsegmentation component) is referenced in Nutanix materials as eligible for a 60-day trial (see Nutanix "New Customer Initial Checklist"), but Flow Virtual Networking pricing/trial is not listed publicly on the product page.
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Nutanix, Inc.
San Jose, CA, USA
2009
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