vde2 binary package in Ubuntu Trusty amd64
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.
Publishing history
Date | Status | Target | Component | Section | Priority | Phased updates | Version | ||
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2014-01-14 08:13:19 UTC | Published | Ubuntu Trusty amd64 | release | universe | net | Optional | 2.3.2-4ubuntu2 | ||
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Deleted | Ubuntu Trusty amd64 | proposed | universe | net | Optional | 2.3.2-4ubuntu2 | |||
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2014-01-14 08:14:22 UTC | Superseded | Ubuntu Trusty amd64 | release | universe | net | Optional | 2.3.2-4ubuntu1 | ||
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