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Figure 4-18 shows an example CP User Directory entry for a Linux guest that
connects to a QDIO Guest LAN.
Figure 4-18 User directory entry for a Linux guest: Connecting to a QDIO Guest LAN
4.6.6 NIC definition using CP commands
To create a virtual Network Interface Card that will only last for the life of a guest
(that is, it will need to be redefined when the guest next logs on to the system),
use the following command syntax:
DEFINE NIC vdev [ operands ]
Where the following is true:
vdev Specifies the base virtual device address for the adapter.
operands Define the characteristics of the virtual NIC.
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