Preparing network devices

Consider these aspects when setting up network interfaces for the use of virtual servers.

About this task

Set up the network carefully and be aware that any performance lost in the host setup usually cannot be recovered in the virtual server.

For information about how to set up network devices on the host, see Device Drivers, Features, and Commands, SC33-8411.

1. Create network interfaces as described in Creating a network interface.
2. Prepare the configuration-specific setup.
   1. To configure a MacVTap interface, perform the steps described in Preparing a network interface for a direct MacVTap connection.
   2. To configure a virtual switch, perform the steps described in Preparing a virtual switch.

      Virtual switches provide means to configure highly available or isolated connections. Nevertheless, you may set up a bonded interface or a virtual LAN interface.

What to do next

Configure the network interfaces as described in Configuring virtual Ethernet devices.