z/VM Virtual Switch (Part 1):  The Basics

Project and Program: Linux & VM, VM

Tags: Proceedings, 2016, SHARE in San Antonio 2016

In this session we will cover the basic components of the z/VM Virtual Switch (VSWITCH) and its Theory of Operation.   We will focus on how physical Ethernet switches work and how they interface with z/VM.   In addition to learning how hosts communicate on a LAN and how it works with TCP/IP; you will learn about the difference between z/VM Guest LANs and the VSWITCH; the difference between switching and routing; the meanings of 'Layer 2' and 'Layer 3'; authorization options; HiperSocket-VSWITCH Bridge; Virtual Edge Port Aggregator (VEPA) and other IEEE standards.  Also we'll discuss the various high availability options; including Link Aggregation.-Alan Altmark-IBM Corporation

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