vde2 2.3.2-4ubuntu1 (armhf binary) in ubuntu quantal
VDE is a virtual switch that can connect multiple virtual machines together,
both local and remote.
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Components of the VDE architecture are VDE switches (virtual counterpart of
ethernet switches) and VDE cables (virtual counterpart of a crossed-cable used
to connect two switches).
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VDE 2 includes:
- switch management both from console and from a "unix socket terminal"
- VLAN 801.1q
- FSTP (fast spanning tree)
- distributed cable manager using a blowfish encrypted channel
- wire packet filter to emulate delays and packet loss on virtual wires
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Examples of VDE uses:
- With VDE it is possible to create a virtual network of QEMU machines
running on several real computer
- VDE can be used to create tunnels (even crossing masqueraded networks)
- VDE can provide mobility support
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The VDE also provides bi-directional pipe command (dpipe) and remote terminal
for unix sockets (unixterm).
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The Debian package provides a nice extension for /etc/network/
for easy set up.
Details
- Package version:
- 2.3.2-4ubuntu1
- Status:
- Obsolete
- Component:
- universe
- Priority:
- Optional
Downloadable files
- vde2_2.3.2-4ubuntu1_armhf.deb (185.8 KiB)
Package relationships
- Replaces:
- Suggests: