Simplify VMware vSphere* 4 Networking with Intel Ethernet 10 Gigabit Server Adapters

The Foundation of Virtualization
CONTENTS
WHITEPAPER
The Benefits of Virtualization Come with Limitations ..................................................................................4
Today’s Reality: Undue Complexity from Gigabit Ethernet Solutions ....................................................4
The Solution: Refresh Infrastructure with 10 Gigabit Ethernet ..................................................................6
Best Practices to Achieve Near-Native Performance ...................................................................................7
Best Practice 1: Use Virtual Distributed Switches to Maximum Eect ................................................. 7
Best Practice 2: Streamline Configuration Using Port Groups ..............................................................8
Best Practice 3: Use VLANs with VLAN Trunking .........................................................................................8
Best Practice 4: Use Dynamic Logical Segmentation Across Two 10GbE Ports .............................8
Best Practice 5: Proactively VMotion VMs Away from Network Hardware Failures ........................9
Customer Concerns: Security, Trac Segmentation, and Bandwidth ..................................................9
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................12