VMware vCloud Networking and Security Edge (Edge) is a virtual firewall router that provides the perimeter security needed to support multitenancy. Edge devices deploy automatically when routed or isolated organization or vApp networks are created from vCloud Director. For vApp networks, Edge devices dynamically deploy and undeploy based on the power state of the vApp.

The license for Edge included for vCloud Director does not include features such as SSLVPN and load balancing capabilities, which are part of the fully licensed Advanced vCloud Networking and Security Edge.