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Solve these common NIC team problems in Hyper-V
Before you encounter noncompliant hardware, integrated security errors and configuration issues, read this expert advice so you know what to do when the time comes. Continue Reading
Which Hyper-V network virtualization deployment Model you should choose?
Understanding the differences between Hyper-V network virtualization deployment models will help you choose the approach that will work best for you. Continue Reading
Using bridge devices as a connection in a KVM virtual network
Creating a bridge device is an important step in getting your KVM virtual network working properly. Continue Reading
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IP conflict resolution: Integrating your IPAM server with SCVMM
Integrating your IPAM server with System Center Virtual Machine Manager allows for end-to-end IP management, even with multiple virtual networks. Continue Reading
An introduction to SDN can help server admins reach across silo lines
At a time when the software-defined data center promises to blur the lines of IT silos, it's important for server admins get an introduction to SDN. Continue Reading
How VMware NSX differs from other network virtualization software
Network virtualization software like VMware's NSX differs from virtualization technologies like software-defined networking regarding traffic direction.Continue Reading
Hyper-V networking strategies for a software-defined world
Software-defined networking can help you address tough Hyper-V networking challenges, but only if you understand the basics and can leverage it.Continue Reading
When setting up VLANs makes sense in your virtual data center
Modern hypervisors offer alternatives for creating isolated traffic streams, but there are still some important use cases for a virtual LAN.Continue Reading
VirtIO, PCI pass-through offer better KVM network performance
Poor KVM network performance got you down? See what VirtIO drivers and PCI pass-through disks can do for your data center.Continue Reading
Using and configuring Hyper-V virtual Fibre Channel
You won't use Hyper-V's virtual Fibre Channel feature for every VM, but it can help you virtualize more storage-demanding workloads.Continue Reading
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Creating a bridged network interface on a KVM host
A bridged network interface is often absent from KVM hosts, but a few simple commands will help you create one in your RHEL infrastructure.Continue Reading
Hyper-V 3.0 opens new virtualization doors with virtual Fibre Channel
Hyper-V 3.0 allows VMs to connect to a SAN through a virtual Fibre Channel adapter, making even more servers good candidate for virtualization.Continue Reading
Practicing proper NIC distribution promotes network efficiency
The way you distribute physical NICs could be affecting more than you think. Boost network efficiency with the right allocation strategy.Continue Reading
Will the new Hyper-V extensible virtual switch change the VM security game?
Windows Server 2012's new extensible virtual switch opens the door for agentless antivirus products – and that could change the virtual security game.Continue Reading
RHEV 3 networking basics: Setting up a logical network
Don't be intimidated by networking. Follow these steps to set up a logical network in RHEV 3.Continue Reading