VPN-Cubed provides an overlay network that allows YOU control of addressing, topology, protocols, and encrypted communications for YOUR devices deployed to virtual infrastructure or cloud computing centers including those powered by vCloud Express.  Along with the early September 2009 release of VMware's vCloud Express, many service providers (Terremark, BlueLock, Hosting.com, Logica, and Melbourne IT) have announced the availability of on-demand Compute Clouds powered by vCloud Express.  vCloud Express software packages up VMware technology, surrounds it with a set of APIs to control and manage cloud deployments, giving these service providers a plug and play retail cloud solution. 

As customers turn to cloud computing for its benefits, issues around network security, topology control, and vendor lock-in (investments in proprietary tools, formats and infrastructure) become major concerns.  While vCloud provides users with more vendor choice, it doesn't address the fact that resources are being moved outside your data center and outside your control.  When using public clouds your corporate assets are going into 3rd party controlled infrastructure.  Enterprise checks and balances require you to exhibit control over your computing infrastructure.  VPN-Cubed gives you flexibility with control in 3rd party environments.

Check out our VPN-Cubed EC2 to Terremark to Rackspace demo blog post.

The Editions below highlight common VPN-Cubed use-cases in clouds powered by vCloud Express.  Combination of editions and more complex solutions are available.  As the vCloud API continues to evolved and grow with additions like dynamic deploy our VPN-Cubed purchasing experience will become more self-service.  In the meantime, if you are interested in a VPN-Cubed overlay network for your vCloud deployments please contact us.