Yellow Bricks

by Duncan Epping

Whitepaper: VMware vNetwork Distributed Switch

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I just noticed this great whitepaper on the Distributed Switch(vDS) and thought it might also be useful for you guys:

http://vmware.com/files/pdf/vsphere-vnetwork-ds-migration-configuration-wp.pdf

This guide is intended to help users understand the various scenarios and considerations for migration to the vNetwork Distributed Switch (vDS). It also includes a step-by-step guide on migration from a Standard Switch environment to a vDS environment.

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  1. Bas says

    Great guide but it talks about:
    -Ingress Traffic Shaping governs the flow from the VM or virtual port to the vSwitch (vDS).
    -Egress Traffic Shaping governs the flow from the vSwitch (vDS) to the VM or virtual port.
    In the VMware vSphere 4 Evaluator’s Guide the definition is just the other way around. Which one is right ?

  2. Duncan Epping says

    I dropped the network team this question. I would say

    ingress = enter VM
    egress = leave VM

    but it depends from what stance you are looking at traffic shaping.