The following diagram shows the general network topology we are going to use in our virtual lab environment:
In the upcoming section, we will assign an appropriate IP address to each virtual machine within our lab. Each virtual machine is interconnected using a virtual switch within the hypervisor. Routers are not required, as this is just a simple lab design.
A Windows Server 2008 machine is optional and is not required.
Let's see how to build a virtual network:
- If you're using VirtualBox, click on the menu icon on the right-hand side of Tools | Network:
A new window will open, giving you the option to Create ...
