Switch simultaneously connects to internal and external networks

A virtual switch in Hyper-V is a software-based network switch that allows virtual machines to communicate with each other, with the host computer, and with external networks. When you first install the Hyper-V role on Windows Server, you can optionally create a virtual switch at the same time. To learn more about virtual switches, see Hyper-V Virtual Switch. It acts like a physical network switch but exists entirely in software, managing network traffic for your VMs. Hyper-V. This guide walks you through creating and configuring a virtual switch to connect your VMs to external, internal, or private networks. What is a Virtual Switch in Hyper-V? Be sure to check out our previous blog post for a step-by-step guide on installing the Hyper-V Server role on Windows Server. A network switch (also called switching hub, bridging hub, Ethernet switch, and—by the IEEE — MAC bridge) is networking hardware that connects devices on a computer network by using packet switching to receive and forward data to the destination device. A network switch is a multiport network. An Internal Virtual Switch in Hyper-V lets your virtual machines talk only to each other and your host PC. Open the Virtual Switch Manager and create a new Internal switch. Then assign this switch to the network adapter of each guest system. Depending on the type. [PDF]