1.2.3 - Virtual Networks

Question 1

What is a Virtual Network?

Answer 1

Where physical hardware (servers) are virtualized.

Moved into the cloud running on software.

Question 2

What is a NFV? Describe it.

Answer 2

Network Function Virtualization.

This replaces physical network devices with virtual versions (software built into the hypervisor).

This provides the same functionality.

Question 3

What is a hypervisor?

Answer 3

Virtual Machine Manager.

A console where you can manage your virtual machines.

Question 4

What is a vSwitch?

Answer 4

Virtual Switch.

Same functions as a physical switch just virtualized.

Question 5

What is a vNIC?

Answer 5

Virtual Network Interface Card.

Same function as a physical NIC just virtualized.