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vSphere VLAN: Understanding 802.1Q VLAN tagging
vSphere VLANs have requirements different from those of VLANs in physical environments because VMs are fluid and can't be assigned to one physical NIC. So 802.1Q VLAN tagging offers a new approach to configuring and managing VLANs in vSphere. Tip
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Networking for virtualization: Virtual network switch problems abound
When it comes to networking for virtualization, every hypervisor comes with built-in switching, but virtual network switch problems abound, including the lack of traffic visibility and manageability. Tip
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Edge virtualization technologies solve virtual network switch woes
Virtual network switches have posed serious problems for networking pros, but network edge virtualization technologies, including distributed virtual switches, may be what makes manageability possible in networking for virtualization. Tip
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Cisco Nexus 1000v virtual network switch: Virtual network management
The Cisco Nexus 1000v distributed virtual switch gives network administrators more control in virtual network management. Previously, virtualization networking was controlled by server teams, which left network admins unable to view and manage networ... Tip
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Managing virtualization networking: Virtual network switch challenges
Managing virtualization networking is a real challenge for network admins since they often don't have control of virtual network switches and the traffic that runs inside servers. But there are some solutions by way of virtualization networking manag... Tip
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Extreme Networks virtual switching pulls control back into the network switch
Every networking vendor is moving to give control of virtual switching back to network admins, who are struggling to gain visibility and management over virtual machine switching. Extreme Networks virtual switching, through its XOS operating system, ... Slideshow
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Cisco makes its Nexus 1000v virtual switch less virtual
Network administrators now have the option of making Cisco's Nexus 1000v virtual switch less virtual. The Nexus 1010 Virtual Services Appliance provides a hardware platform for the control plane of Cisco's virtual switch product. This improves virtua... Article
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Virtual switch standards: Let the fighting begin (again)
New virtual switch standards offer networking admins a way to reclaim visibility and management of virtual machines, but they could also intensify the struggle between data center and networking teams. Article
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Virtual network switches add scalability to server virtualization
Cisco's Nexus 1000v and Arista's vEOS virtual switches manage virtual network connections within ESX host servers. While the switches aim to help network admins, system admins could use them to bypass the networking team altogether. Article
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A basic virtualized enterprise -- from 'Network Virtualization'
In this chapter from "Network virtualization," authors Victor Moreno and Kumar Reddy explain why and how to virtualize the network. They define technical requirements posed by the need to virtualize the network and propose an architectural framework ... Chapter Download