Technology Brief: Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity
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Conclusion
Growing deployments 10GbE give IT administrators the opportunity
to create simpler, more flexible network infrastructures. Integrated
into Intel Ethernet Controllers, Intel Virtualization Technology for
Connectivity provides functionality that can help these administrators
address their various and unique I/O needs for both virtualized and
non-virtualized servers.