Networking for a Hyper-V Server cluster doesn't have the same dizzying array of options as shared storage, but it's still one of the most confusing challenges newcomers will face. As with shared storage, there is no single right way to design networking for your cluster. Also, if you're not accustomed to setting up network configurations more complicated than one IP address per machine, there are many concepts to learn.
In this chapter, we will cover:
The operation of the Hyper-V virtual switch
Assigning virtual adapters to VLANs
Understanding networking concepts for Hyper-V in a Failover Cluster
Configuring the networking options offered in Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
Planning your physical networking layout
How to design impacts load-balancing, bandwidth, and fault tolerance
Details of the native adapter teaming functions
Creating a converged fabric
Setting the Windows Firewall for a clustered Hyper-V Server
Each Hyper-V and cluster networking concept will be introduced and its...