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The rules that apply to packet delivery on a z/VM Virtual Switch are explained in
the “Working with Virtual Networks” chapter of z/VM Virtual Machine Operation,
SC24-5955.
4.9 VSWITCH configuration
Complete the following required steps to implement VSWITCH:
1. Configure one or more z/VM TCP/IP virtual machines to act as controllers for
the VSWITCH.
2. Define a VSWITCH to act as a LAN segment for the virtual machines.
3. Create a simulated Network Interface Card (NIC) on each virtual machine.
4. Link the Linux system to the VSWITCH.
4.9.1 Transport mode: IP or Ethernet
A VSWITCH is defined in either IP or Ethernet ...