On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:47:51 Steve Holdoway wrote: > The answer depends on the virtualisation software you choose.
Indeed. If you're using Ubuntu with KVM and "Virtual Machine Manager" then it's called a virtual network. Basically it provides a DHCP server to your virtual machines on a separate subnet to your physical network. > For > example, using the "illegal" vmware server software, there are three > networks that can be enabled, offering differing levels of visibility. > No extra software required. It configures the client and server network > iterfaces automagically. > > I suggested it because it requires no special kernel, and is a simple > install. I'm sure xen will be the same... there's plenty of information > on virtualization on howtoforge. Xen is nice, though more complex and invasive of an install. VMWare is relatively easy to install, though because of it's proprietary bits still requires a recompile with a kernel update. To me KVM is the easiest of all as it's included in the standard kernel as a module. hads -- https://nicegear.co.nz VoIP and Open Source Hardware
