We plan to extend the VCL UI, management code, and database to support the ability to request a set of VMs with a soft network connecting the VMs.
Aside: It seems to me that there are two ways in which a soft network between VMs can be implemented. The first utilizes an underlying framework (in our case OpenStack Neutron) and the second is to utilize a VM image with Openvswitch installed. We are looking to implement the first option. I am especially looking for guidance from the NCSU developers on the "proper" way to do this such that it fits with what exists and is planned. Mark -- Mark Gardner --
