Dynamic configuration of virtual machines

摘要

A computer implemented method for configuring virtual internal networks for testing is provided, such that affects of testing are internally isolated. The method includes deploying a virtual firewall and deploying a public switch enabling access to an external local area network through a first interface of the virtual firewall. A private switch enabling access to a plurality of virtual machines through a second interface of the virtual firewall is provided. The plurality of virtual machines defines a private network behind the firewall. A network address is assigned to the virtual firewall and a private address is assigned to each of the virtual machines. The plurality of virtual machines is then tested through a test launcher in communication with the public switch.

主权项

1. A computer implemented method for configuring virtual internal networks for testing, comprising:
deploying a virtual firewall to reside between an external local area network (LAN) and a plurality of virtual machines having connectivity that defines a private network; deploying a public switch enabling access to the external LAN through a first interface on a first side of the virtual firewall; deploying a private switch enabling access to the plurality of virtual machines through a second interface of the virtual firewall; assigning a network address to the virtual firewall; assigning a private address to each of the virtual machines; and testing the plurality of virtual machines through a test launcher in communication with the public switch; wherein the network address assigned to the virtual firewall and the private address assigned to each of the virtual machines are supplied by the test launcher using a database that maintains a list of available network and private addresses and wherein assigning the network address and assigning the private addresses enable the test launcher to manage the testing from the external LAN while isolating the effects of the testing to the private network.