Using Edge Virtual Bridging

Chapter 4

This chapter discusses the Edge Virtual Bridging (EVB) feature of Oracle Solaris that enables support for server-network edge virtualization. It contains the following topics:

EVB Support in Server-Network Edge Virtualization
Network and Server Efficiency Improvements by Using EVB
Controlling Switching Between VMs Over the Same Physical Port
Exchanging VNIC Information by Using VDP
Displaying VDP and ECP State and Statistics
Changing the Default EVB Configuration

Note - To configure edge virtual bridging and issue commands described in this chapter, you must have the appropriate rights profile. See Using Rights Profiles to Perform Network Configuration.