HCX Workload Migration APIs.
Overview
This is the API specification for VCF Operations HCX platform. HCX enables seamless application mobility, workload rebalancing, and business continuity across vSphere environments - from on-premises data centers, public and private clouds to VCF.
Workload Mobility
- vMotion: Live migration of running VMs with zero downtime
- Bulk Migration: Cold migration for powered-off VMs
- RAV (Replication Assisted vMotion): For large VMs and constrained networks
- Migration Planning: Discovery and planning tools for large-scale migrations
Network Services
- Layer 2 Extension: Stretch networks across sites maintaining IP addresses
- Network Profiles: Define network configurations and policies
- Proximity Routing: Optimize traffic routing based on VM location
- Mobility Optimized Networking (MON): Advanced routing for migrated workloads
Infrastructure Management
- Service Mesh: Establish secure connectivity between sites
- Compute Profiles: Define compute, storage, and network resources
- Appliance Management: Deploy and manage HCX appliances (IX, NE, WO)
- HA Groups: High availability configurations for appliances