Configuring security, traffic shaping, teaming, and failover on a dvSwitch
As discussed in the previous chapter, the security, traffic shaping, teaming, and failover mechanisms function identically on both types of switches—standard or distributed. However, the Distributed Switch offers enhancements to traffic shaping and teaming methods. In this recipe, we will learn to configure all these settings on a dvSwitch. We will also learn how these settings impact network traffic.
Getting ready
Before you decide on the required setting, it is essential to understand how they work. Hence, I would recommend reading the How it works... section of this recipe before you start to configure them. Also, keep in mind that these settings cannot be configured directly on a dvSwitch, it can only be done on a dvPortGroup or a dvPort.
How to do it...
The following procedure will help you configure the security, traffic shaping, teaming, and failover on a vSphere Distributed Switch:
- Bring up the
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