Tenant Management, Security, and UI Advancements in Focus
With the release of VMware Cloud Director (VCD) 10.6, cloud providers are entering a new era of flexibility, control, and seamless service delivery. This latest version not only revamps the user interface but also significantly enhances tenant-level security, role-based access control, and NSX-T integration. Here’s a deep dive into what’s new and why it matters in 2025.
1. Refreshed Tenant UI: Modern, Intuitive, and Customizable
The new tenant interface is clean, fast, and tailored for an excellent user experience:
- Dark mode support
- Enhanced navigation and responsiveness
- Built-in NSX security and networking tabs
- Branding customization (logos, colors, custom links)
For providers managing multiple organizations, this makes it easier to deliver a personalized and scalable cloud portal.
2. Advanced RBAC: Fine-Grained Access Control
The Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system now supports:
- Custom role creation per tenant
- API-only or UI-only access permissions
- More precise segregation of duties (e.g., read-only NSX admin roles)
This is crucial for regulated environments that require auditability and delegation without compromising control.
3. Full NSX-T Integration: Native Security for Every Tenant
VCD 10.6 brings deep NSX-T integration to the tenant and provider layers:
- Distributed Firewall (DFW) directly manageable by tenants
- Tier-1 Gateway and Edge Gateway configuration
- L2 bridging and routed networks supported natively
This lets tenants apply microsegmentation, NAT, VPN, and other policies without provider intervention—great for self-service cloud platforms.
4. Key Provider & Admin Enhancements
- Terraform support with updated modules for VCD 10.6
- Improved Event Notification System for extensibility
- Enhanced CSE 4.x support for Kubernetes workloads via Tanzu integration
- Better API documentation and multi-tenant observability tools