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Oracle Solaris Administration: Network Interfaces and Network Virtualization Oracle Solaris 11 Information Library |
1. Overview of the Networking Stack
Network Configuration in This Oracle Solaris Release
The Network Stack in Oracle Solaris
Network Devices and Datalink Names
Administration of Other Link Types
3. NWAM Configuration and Administration (Overview)
4. NWAM Profile Configuration (Tasks)
5. NWAM Profile Administration (Tasks)
6. About the NWAM Graphical User Interface
Part II Datalink and Interface Configuration
7. Using Datalink and Interface Configuration Commands on Profiles
8. Datalink Configuration and Administration
9. Configuring an IP Interface
10. Configuring Wireless Interface Communications on Oracle Solaris
12. Administering Link Aggregations
16. Exchanging Network Connectivity Information With LLDP
Part III Network Virtualization and Resource Management
Network Virtualization and Virtual Networks
Parts of the Internal Virtual Network
How Data Travels Through a Virtual Network
Who Should Implement Virtual Networks?
How Bandwidth Management and Flow Control Works
Allocating Resource Control and Bandwidth Management on a Network
Who Should Implement Resource Control Features
Observability Features for Network Virtualization and Resource Control
18. Planning for Network Virtualization and Resource Control
19. Configuring Virtual Networks (Tasks)
20. Using Link Protection in Virtualized Environments
21. Managing Network Resources
This chapter explains the basic concepts involved in network virtualization and resource control. The following topics are covered:
Network virtualization
Types of virtual networks
Virtual machines and zones
Resource control, including flow management
Enhanced network observability
These features help you to manage flow control, improve system performance, and configure the network utilization needed to achieve OS virtualization, utility computing, and server consolidation.
For specific tasks, refer to the following chapters: