Introduction With the evolution of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x , Broadcom introduced several foundational platform changes aimed at improving security, scalability, and lifecycle consistency across private cloud environments. One of the most critical yet frequently misunderstood components is VMware Identity Broker (VIDB) . This article provides an end-to-end, practical understanding of VIDB, covering: Why VIDB exists and the problem it solves How VIDB works internally Where VIDB is deployed in VCF High availability and security design Multi-site architecture (Site 1 / Site 2) Embedded or on HA-Cluster? Operati onal behavior and lifecycle management Common misconceptions and pitfalls FAQ explanations This guide is written for architects, consultants, and advanced VCF practitioners who want clarity—not marketing. What Is VMware Identity Broker (VIDB)? VMware Identity Broker (VIDB) is a centralized identity federation and trust-broker service introduced with VCF 9.x . In simple ...