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360 Smart Cloud

Mar 4, 2024 · Cloud Computing

Virtual Network Fundamentals: Virtual NIC, Virtio Backend, KVM Interaction, and Node-Level Switching

This article explains how virtual networks operate in cloud computing by covering virtual NIC implementation, Virtio frontend/backend mechanisms, KVM signal interaction, and both layer‑2 and layer‑3 forwarding within a node using OVS and related technologies.

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Virtual Network Fundamentals: Virtual NIC, Virtio Backend, KVM Interaction, and Node-Level Switching

360 Tech Engineering

Mar 26, 2019 · Cloud Native

Cable: A Unified Virtual Network Architecture for OpenStack and Kubernetes

The article introduces Cable, a new virtual network architecture that unifies management of physical, virtual, and container networks across OpenStack and Kubernetes, detailing its design, key components such as a virtual data plane and self‑developed control plane, compatibility with existing OpenStack APIs, and future development plans.

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Cable: A Unified Virtual Network Architecture for OpenStack and Kubernetes