KVM Host Networking Configuration Choices
There are many choices for network configuration in the KVM host. In this topic, four choices are discussed.
The four network configuration choices are:
- Using a Linux® bridge with NAT for KVM guests
- Using a Linux bridge (without NAT) for KVM guests
- Using an Open vSwitch bridge with KVM guests
- Using the MacVTap driver with KVM guests
Each of these choices has trade-offs. In the topics below, each choice will have a topic
describing the configuration, and a review
that highlights the pros and cons to help you to
decide which configuration is best for your needs.