Summary

We were very busy in this lively chapter. We looked at the differences between physical and virtual networks. We learned about the Proxmox network components that make up a Proxmox-based virtual network. We saw how to work with the configuration file to add and remove virtual interfaces. We even got to analyze a few network diagrams from the basic to the advanced to get a better understanding of how the Proxmox virtual network really comes to life. We even looked at what a multitenant network is and how the common datacenter environment looks like under the hood.

Proxmox provides all the tools we need to build any level of virtual network. It comes down to the network administrator's imagination, the company's budget, and the need to foresee how all pieces should come together to form a well-designed and efficient virtual network. The best part is that any mistake is easily correctable in a virtual environment. We can always go back and change things until we are satisfied. For this...