Independent network interfaces for virtual network environments

摘要

Embodiments of the invention relate to providing network independent network interfaces. One embodiment includes creating a root interface in a first device in a network system. Virtual network interface cards (vNICs) are added to the root interface. The first device executes network services on the root interface. The root interface is a single access point for accessing a plurality of underlying networks.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
creating a root interface in a first device in a network system; adding virtual network interface cards (vNICs) to the root interface; and using a bridge device in support of a kernel bridge infrastructure, the kernel bridge infrastructure being modified using netfilter hooks to prevent forwarding of broadcast packets between bridge ports and to set a source media access control (MAC) address of an egress packet to a corresponding MAC address of a vNIC; wherein the first device executes network services on the root interface, network operations are executed on the root interface for the first device based on receiving packets through the vNICs, and the root interface is a single access point for accessing a plurality of underlying networks.