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Network virtualization

• 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

• 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

• 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