2 docs tagged with "virtualization"

Network Virtualization (NV) is the process of combining hardware and software network resources into a single, software-based administrative entity. In essence, it abstracts the physical network, allowing you to create multiple isolated virtual networks on top of a single physical infrastructure.

A veth (Virtual Ethernet) pair is a Linux kernel feature that creates two virtual network interfaces that are linked together. Think of it as a virtual patch cable. Packets sent out one interface of the pair are immediately received on the other interface.