VMware considered de-composing NSX into discrete products

VMware considered, but rejected, the idea of creating a range of network virtualisation products by breaking out subsets of functionality from its flagship NSX product. When VMware introduced NSX, it expected users would put it to work as a control plane for networks, taking over from routers' and switches' own software. …

[Terafirma-NZ]

sure wish the vSphere team would realize this. Every time they add a feature they add another SKU for people to upgrade to.

I think it really is time the number of SKU's was cut and the products rolled into simple groups. I mean they harp on about vCloud Suite but don't include NSX.