Cut server sprawl, reduce administrative overhead, and manage costs: Build a virtual network with VMWare's ESX Server

Discover VMWare's ESX Server, an enterprise tool that provides the platform on which a complete virtual infrastructure can be designed, implemented, and managed. ESX Server also offers incredible flexibility when it comes to networking. VMnets provide network communication between virtual machines on the same ESX Server and when used with VMnics can provide a much more secure and cost-effective solution for network access to services. Learn how to set up ESX Server and your virtual machines in this sample chapter from Virtualization with VMware ESX Server. Then explore beyond the basics of virtual networking. Learn about virtual switches, physical and virtual NICs, MAC addressing, Port Groups and VLANs, networking tools, and firewall possibilities. Finally, investigate advanced network configurations and solutions that can enhance network communications, provide redundancy, and increase security for your production of virtual machines.

Title: Virtualization with VMware ESX Server
ISBN: 1597490199
Published: June 2006
Authors: Al Muller, Seburn Wilson
Chapter: Chapter 5: Virtual Networking
Published by Syngress Publishing