1.2 Virtual Network Concepts

Question 1

What is a Vswitch?

Answer 1

a Vswitch is a virtual switch , it has the same functionality as a regular switch except its in the virtual world

Question 2

What is a vNIC?

Answer 2

A vNic is a virtual Network Interface Card. same functions as a regular NIC but can only connect to a vswitch and VM

Question 3

What is NFV

Answer 3

NFV is Network Function Virtualization.
it is when a user takes all his physcial network and replaces them all with virtual network
such as swithing,routing and vlans will be contained within a virtual system

Question 4

What is a Hypervisor?

Answer 4

Hypervisor is also known as VMM virtual machine manager.
responsible for managing all OS, all virtual systems