Create, Configure & Manage Scalable Virtual Networks
VMware technology gives you the ability to network virtual machines and build complex networks within a single VMware ESX host, or across multiple hosts. Virtual networks offer functionality not possible with physical networks, providing organizations with benefits such as:
- Resource and rack space optimization.
- Reduced power and cooling needs.
- Simplified network management.
Cisco is a VMware Global Technology Alliance Partner, and the two companies work closely together to ensure seamless operation between their technology offerings. Read below to learn more about virtual networking and network components, or to find resources and best practices.
Learn About the Components of a Virtual Network
This section describes the various components in a virtual network, including virtual Ethernet adapters and virtual switches. Discover how they work together to make virtualization possible. Learn about the differences and similarities between physical and virtual switches.
Create and Configure Virtual LANs on a Single Server
VLANs in a virtual infrastructure offer many benefits over physical LANs, including flexibility, better performance and cost savings. Read about the features of VLANs and how they are configured in a VMware Infrastructure 3 environment. Find out your options for VLAN tagging, and discover how NIC teaming enables effective load balancing and failover in a virtual network.
Best Practices and Resources for Virtual Networking
Before you configure your virtual network, understand best practices for maximizing performance, scalability, flexibility and performance. It’s important to consider the differences between physical and virtual networks to plan the best configuration possible.
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