Networking in VMware
Understanding vSwitches and network configuration.
Virtual Networking
Virtual networking allows you to network virtual machines in the same way that you do physical machines. It is built on virtual switches.
[Diagram: vSwitch Architecture]
Standard Switch (vSS)
A virtual switch configuration for a single host. It is responsible for routing traffic internally between VMs and to the external network.
Distributed Switch (vDS)
A virtual switch that spans multiple hosts, allowing for centralized management of network configurations.