Specifications

CHAPTER 7 Networking
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Custom Networking Configurations
The virtual networking components provided by GSX Server make it possible for you
to create sophisticated virtual networks. The virtual networks can be connected to
one or more external networks, or they may run entirely on the host computer.
Setting up networking components for your custom virtual network is a
straightforward process. Before attempting to set up complex virtual networks, you
should have a good understanding of how to configure network devices in your host
and guest operating systems.
The sample configuration described in this section illustrates many of the ways you
can combine devices on a virtual network. Other custom configurations are described
in Advanced Networking Topics on page 250 and Understanding NAT on page 269.
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In this custom configuration, a Web server connects through a firewall to an external network. An administrator’s
computer can connect to the Web server through a second firewall.
Host's
Ethernet
adapter
Virtual machine 4
“Internal” PC
Virtual machine 2
Web server
Virtual
Ethernet
adapter
Virtual
Ethernet
adapter
Virtual
Ethernet
adapter
Virtual
Ethernet
adapter
Virtual
Ethernet
adapter
Virtual
Ethernet
adapter
Virtual machine 3
Firewall
Bridge
Virtual
Ethernet switch
(VMnet0)
Virtual
Ethernet switch
(VMnet2)
Virtual
Ethernet switch
(VMnet3)
Virtual machine 1
Firewall
Virtual bridge