Lenovo VMware Cloud Foundation for VDI: SDDC Manager and NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus and vSAN Enterprise without Horizon Enterprise - Software Subscription and Support - 10 CCU - 3 Year

Experience enterprise-grade virtualization for virtual desktop infrastructure with Lenovo VMware Cloud Foundation for VDI. This OEM package combines SDDC Manager with NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus and vSAN Enterprise on Lenovo hardware, delivering a turnkey platform that simplifies operations, enhances security, and scales to meet growing demand. Designed for organizations that want robust, centralized management without Horizon Enterprise, this bundle provides a predictable 3-year Software Subscription and Support contract and access for up to 10 CCU, ensuring ongoing updates, patches, and access to VMware support. With Lenovo’s OEM pricing, you can accelerate time-to-value and optimize total cost of ownership as you deploy, manage, and expand your VDI environment. The solution is crafted for data centers of all sizes, from pilot projects to production deployments, offering a reliable foundation for virtual desktops, remote work, and modern application delivery. By combining SDDC Manager, NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus, and vSAN Enterprise, Lenovo delivers a cohesive stack that reduces complexity, shortens deployment timelines, and increases operational resilience. Note that Horizon Enterprise is not included in this package, making it an efficient choice for organizations that prefer to source Horizon separately or already operate alternative desktop virtualization tooling.

• Unified, automated lifecycle management with SDDC Manager: SDDC Manager serves as the single control plane for the entire VMware Cloud Foundation stack on Lenovo hardware. It automates deployment, patching, health checks, and lifecycle operations across compute, network, and storage layers, reducing manual intervention and human error. The result is faster time-to-value for VDI projects, consistent configuration drift control, and simplified upgrade paths. It provides integrated policy enforcement, capacity planning dashboards, and health advisories to help IT forecast capacity, balance workloads, and maintain compliance with enterprise policies. This Lenovo-optimized workflow ensures compatibility with Lenovo firmware, drivers, and validated configurations, delivering reliable performance out of the box.
• Advanced networking and security with NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus: Build secure, micro-segmented networks for virtual desktops and applications, enforce consistent security policies, and simplify multi-cloud connectivity. NSX enables flexible network topologies, automated firewalling, VPNs, and secure east-west traffic management, making it easier to meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive data in a dynamic VDI environment. The Enterprise Plus edition unlocks features that scale with your organization, supporting complex security and networking needs without sacrificing performance.
• High-performance, policy-driven storage with vSAN Enterprise: vSAN Enterprise delivers robust, resilient storage for VDI workloads with policy-based management, data-reduction capabilities, and predictable IOPs. With enterprise-grade reliability and scalability, you can tune storage to meet desktop image library demands, profile data, and user density, all managed via familiar VMware paradigms. Built-in data integrity, caching, and resilience ensure consistent user experiences even during peak login times and routine maintenance windows.
• Flexible licensing and OEM benefits (10 CCU, 3-Year subscription): The package provides 10 CCU access and a three-year software subscription and support term, backed by Lenovo OEM pricing. You gain ongoing access to updates, security patches, and VMware support throughout the contract, helping ensure uptime and performance for your VDI deployment. The OEM arrangement simplifies procurement, provides predictable budgeting, and aligns with Lenovo hardware commitments for a seamless operational experience.
• Optimized for VDI without Horizon Enterprise: This bundle is tailored for Lenovo-based deployments where Horizon Enterprise is sourced separately or replaced with other desktop virtualization strategies. It delivers the essential foundation for VDI using VMware Cloud Foundation components while offering procurement flexibility and cost efficiency. For organizations prioritizing centralized management, secure networking, and scalable storage within a Horizon-free VDI strategy, this SKU provides a streamlined, practical path to production readiness.

Technical Details of Lenovo VMware Cloud Foundation for VDI

The Lenovo VMware Cloud Foundation for VDI combines SDDC Manager, NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus, and vSAN Enterprise into a single, license-complete software stack. The license is a three-year Software Subscription and Support contract, with 10 CCU access. Horizon Enterprise is not included, as noted. This OEM package is designed for Lenovo hardware and provides streamlined procurement, consistent support coverage, and access to VMware updates for the duration of the contract. The configuration is well suited for demanding VDI workloads, offering centralized management, secure networking, and scalable storage to support growing virtual desktops and applications. With OEM optimization, organizations benefit from validated configurations, firmware alignment, and a trusted support path that minimizes compatibility concerns during deployment and scale-out.

• License Type: Software Subscription and Support (3-year term) for Lenovo OEM deployment.
• Included Components: SDDC Manager, NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus, and vSAN Enterprise.
• Exclusions: Horizon Enterprise is not included in this SKU.
• License Term: 3-year validation with renewal options to extend coverage and access to updates.
• Access Rights: 10 CCU (Concurrent Compute Units) for concurrent VDI access and management.
• Delivery Model: Lenovo OEM packaging and pricing, designed for seamless integration with Lenovo servers and validated configurations.
• Support Coverage: Access to VMware updates, security patches, and vendor support during the subscription period, through Lenovo and VMware channels.
• Deployment Scope: Suited for enterprise VDI environments, spanning small to large-scale desktop virtualization deployments with centralized control and policy-driven management.

How to install Lenovo VMware Cloud Foundation for VDI

• Prepare hardware and environment: Verify Lenovo server hardware compatibility with VMware Cloud Foundation, confirm firmware baselines, BIOS settings, and firmware updates per VMware HCL guidance before starting the deployment.
• Bootstrap the management plane: Install and configure SDDC Manager on designated management nodes, ensuring network reachability to compute, storage, and NSX components, and establish an initial management cluster with validated settings.
• Deploy Cloud Foundation stack: Use SDDC Manager to provision the Cloud Foundation stack, configure compute clusters, define storage policies in vSAN, and create NSX segments for VDI networking, including firewall rules and micro-segmentation policies.
• Apply licenses and enable CCU: Enter or import the 3-year software subscription license and activate the 10 CCU entitlement within SDDC Manager to authorize concurrent access for the intended number of users.
• Configure VDI workloads and security: Create desktop pools or VDI templates, assign users or groups, and implement access controls, identity federation, and endpoint security policies aligned with corporate governance.
• Test, validate, and productionize: Run pilot tests to validate performance, resilience, and user experience; monitor with SDDC Manager dashboards, address any drift, and plan staged production rollout with ongoing maintenance windows.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What components are included in this Lenovo SKU?

A: The package includes SDDC Manager, NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus, and vSAN Enterprise, bundled under a 3-year Software Subscription and Support contract with 10 CCU access. Horizon Enterprise is not included in this SKU.

Q: Is Horizon Enterprise included?

A: No. Horizon Enterprise is not part of this Lenovo OEM offering. Organizations may procure Horizon separately or operate a Horizon-free VDI strategy while leveraging Cloud Foundation components for management, networking, and storage.

Q: What does CCU stand for and why is it important?

A: CCU stands for Concurrent Compute Unit. It represents the number of concurrent user sessions or desktops that can access the software under the license. With 10 CCU, you can size initial deployments for mid-sized VDI environments and scale by adding licenses as demand grows.

Q: How long is the subscription and support term?

A: The term is 3 years from the start of the license period, including access to software updates, security patches, and VMware support during the contract. Renewal options are available to extend coverage beyond the initial term.

Q: Is this product limited to Lenovo hardware?

A: Yes. This is a Lenovo OEM offering designed for Lenovo servers and validated configurations, ensuring streamlined hardware-software integration, predictable performance, and a consolidated support experience.