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Network Virtualization in Cloud Computing

Network virtualization is the process of logically grouping physical networks to operate as virtual networks, utilizing tools like physical switch OS and hypervisors. It offers advantages such as improved manageability, reduced capital expenditure, enhanced performance, and security, while also presenting challenges like increased complexity and upfront costs. Examples include Virtual LAN (VLAN), which facilitates efficient networking within virtual data centers.

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Network Virtualization in Cloud Computing

Network virtualization is the process of logically grouping physical networks to operate as virtual networks, utilizing tools like physical switch OS and hypervisors. It offers advantages such as improved manageability, reduced capital expenditure, enhanced performance, and security, while also presenting challenges like increased complexity and upfront costs. Examples include Virtual LAN (VLAN), which facilitates efficient networking within virtual data centers.

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Network Virtualization in Cloud

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Network Virtualization is a process of logically grouping physical networks and
making them operate as single or multiple independent networks called Virtual
Networks.

General Architecture Of Network Virtualization

Tools for Network Virtualization :


1. Physical switch OS –
It is where the OS must have the functionality of network virtualization.
2. Hypervisor –
It is which uses third-party software or built-in networking and the
functionalities of network virtualization.
The basic functionality of the OS is to give the application or the executing process
with a simple set of instructions. System calls that are generated by the OS and
executed through the libc library are comparable to the service primitives given at
the interface between the application and the network through the SAP (Service
Access Point).
The hypervisor is used to create a virtual switch and configuring virtual networks
on it. The third-party software is installed onto the hypervisor and it replaces the
native networking functionality of the hypervisor. A hypervisor allows us to have
various VMs all working optimally on a single piece of computer hardware.
Functions of Network Virtualization :
• It enables the functional grouping of nodes in a virtual network.
• It enables the virtual network to share network resources.
• It allows communication between nodes in a virtual network without
routing of frames.
• It restricts management traffic.
• It enforces routing for communication between virtual networks.
Network Virtualization in Virtual Data Center :
1. Physical Network
• Physical components: Network adapters, switches, bridges, repeaters,
routers and hubs.
• Grants connectivity among physical servers running a hypervisor,
between physical servers and storage systems and between physical
servers and clients.
2. VM Network
• Consists of virtual switches.
• Provides connectivity to hypervisor kernel.
• Connects to the physical network.
• Resides inside the physical server.

Network Virtualization In VDC

Advantages of Network Virtualization :


Improves manageability –
• Grouping and regrouping of nodes are eased.
• Configuration of VM is allowed from a centralized management
workstation using management software.
Reduces CAPEX
• The requirement to set up separate physical networks for different
node groups is reduced.
Improves utilization –
• Multiple VMs are enabled to share the same physical network which
enhances the utilization of network resource.
Enhances performance –
• Network broadcast is restricted and VM performance is improved.
Enhances security –
• Sensitive data is isolated from one VM to another VM.
• Access to nodes is restricted in a VM from another VM.
Disadvantages of Network Virtualization :
• It needs to manage IT in the abstract.
• It needs to coexist with physical devices in a cloud-integrated hybrid
environment.
• Increased complexity.
• Upfront cost.
• Possible learning curve.

Examples of Network Virtualization :


Virtual LAN (VLAN) –

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