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.
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 ?
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.
Edward Aldridge says
Good Article… Thanks for posting Duncan!
Duncan says
Just verified it:
ingress means from VM to switch (Outbound)
egress means from switch to VM (Inbound)
Erwin Zoer says
Hi Duncan,
It appears that the link to the original white paper is broken:
http://vmware.com/files/pdf/vsphere-vnetwork-ds-migration-configuration-wp.pdf
Cheers,
Erwin