Network Model
From Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE uses a bridged networking model. One Host can have up to 10 bridges. They act like physical network switches, where you can plug in network cables. It is possible to connect the bridges to physical network cards, and assign them a TCP/IP configuration. For further flexibility, VLANs (IEEE 802.1q) and network bonding is also possible. Virtual machines can also connect to those bridges. That way its possible to build complex virtual networks.
Default Configuration
The installation program creates a single bridge (vmbr0), which is connected to the first ethernet card (eth0).
Naming Conventions
- Ethernet devices: eth0 - eth99
- Bridge names: vmbr0 - vmbr9
- Bonds: bond0 - bond9
- VLANs: Simply add the VLAN number to the ethernet device name, seperated by a period. For example "eth0.50"
