10.6. Virtual Networks

Now that you understand how network cards can be physically shared through software implementation (try getting your head around that for a minute!), let's talk a little bit about virtual networks and the role they play within Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V installations.

When you first set up a Hyper-V installation, you have the option of creating special types of virtual networks. In total, there are three types: internal virtual networks, external virtual networks, and private virtual networks.

Using a virtual network, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V can isolate communication types with child machines. In the following sections, I'll discuss in detail each type of network you can create.

10.6.1. Internal Virtual Networks ...

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