{"id":72803,"date":"2021-06-25T00:10:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T05:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=72803"},"modified":"2021-07-06T14:36:58","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T20:06:58","slug":"steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure and Manage Virtual Networks? (A Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the increase in cloud-based services and more online activity, virtual networks can offer a secure outlet. This infrastructure is known as network virtualization that involves both the hardware and software network functionality and resources as one administrative entity. As per <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/542817\/worldwide-virtual-private-network-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the global VPN market is forecast to reach 75.59 billion USD in 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of setting up and using virtual networks are immense, including cost efficiency as you can run more applications on a given set of hardware. This is why companies are increasingly moving towards learning how to <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here we will discuss all that you need to know about virtual networks and also lay out the <\/span><b>steps to<\/b> <b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you know the basics, you can get the most out of virtual networks for your enterprise. So, let&#8217;s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/4416254766815\/WN_rp9J_JliT8qg9SQ6jcAPKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Whizlabs-Webinar-Training-Deploying-ML-Models-in-AzureML-Vivek-Raja.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Whizlabs-Webinar-Training-Deploying-ML-Models-in-AzureML-Vivek-Raja.png 728w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Whizlabs-Webinar-Training-Deploying-ML-Models-in-AzureML-Vivek-Raja-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Whizlabs-Webinar-Training-Deploying-ML-Models-in-AzureML-Vivek-Raja-640x79.png 640w, 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Why_Should_You_Consider_Implementing_Virtual_Networks\" >Why Should You Consider Implementing Virtual Networks?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Hardware_Cost\" >Hardware Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Energy_Cost\" >Energy Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Disaster_Recovery\" >Disaster Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Recoverability\" >Recoverability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Creating_A_Virtual_Network_Using_Microsoft_Azure_Portal\" >Creating A Virtual Network Using Microsoft Azure Portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#What_If_Your_Virtual_Network_Setup_Goes_Wrong\" >What If Your Virtual Network Setup Goes Wrong?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#A_Guide_To_Configure_and_Manage_Virtual_Networks\" >A Guide To Configure and Manage Virtual Networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Virtual_Network_Management_%E2%80%93_You_Should_Know_This\" >Virtual Network Management \u2013 You Should Know This<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Virtual_Switch\" >Virtual Switch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Network_Configuration\" >Network Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Network_Performance_in_Virtual_Environment\" >Network Performance in Virtual Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Virtual_Consolidation\" >Virtual Consolidation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Using_VMware_Workstation_and_Virtual_Network_Editor\" >Using VMware Workstation and Virtual Network Editor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/steps-to-configure-and-manage-virtual-networks\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Virtual_Networks\"><\/span><b>What Are Virtual Networks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual networks provide an effective network structure to the available applications at a data center and also allows altering the structure as per the conditions. Virtualization comes with its own share of benefits that we shall discuss further. But virtual deployment cannot work appropriately without a well-designed and configured virtual network architecture that can handle the required <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/network-watcher\/diagnose-vm-network-traffic-filtering-problem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VM traffic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An unconfigured virtual network can be prone to several unethical attacks as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the help of this article on<\/span><b> steps to configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can streamline the network and improve the efficiency of your already established virtual environment. We will also give you a slight introduction to working with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-network\/virtual-networks-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure virtual networks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Consider_Implementing_Virtual_Networks\"><\/span><b>Why Should You Consider Implementing Virtual Networks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from setting up a flawless cloud-based system, you can unlock several great benefits if you <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appropriately. Some of these benefits are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardware_Cost\"><\/span><b>Hardware Cost<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you make your services virtual, you can save a great deal of investment on the hardware. As per our estimates, one host server can save you about $3000 for setting up five servers. Even those servers can soon run out of storage space and increase the cost by up to $7000 to $10000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Cost\"><\/span><b>Energy Cost<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies involving several companies have shown that virtualization has reduced their electricity consumption by 80%. There is less use of computer hardware in virtualization. So, you must learn how to <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and save some bucks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disaster_Recovery\"><\/span><b>Disaster Recovery<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual networks can come in handy in any case of disaster recovery. Suppose you have 20 different servers active during a disaster. How long will it take to create a backup of the data of these 20 servers? Usually, it can take two to three weeks but if you have a virtual network, the software can take the backup within a few days. The <\/span><b>steps to<\/b> <b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also quite easy. All you need to do is create a single host computer and install the hypervisor software. Now you can easily restore it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recoverability\"><\/span><b>Recoverability<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most helpful benefits of creating a virtual network is the ability to recover your data in the event of any hardware failure. For example, you have five servers operating on separate hardware. If there is an issue with one server, it will remain down. But if the five servers are running on two different hosts, the failed server can immediately bring the host server to operation. Modern hypervisors have made this shifting easier between servers, so there is rarely any data loss if you <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know some of the most significant benefits of having virtual networks. It is time to learn how to <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Azure virtual network, along with private and public subnets. So, let&#8217;s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_A_Virtual_Network_Using_Microsoft_Azure_Portal\"><\/span><b>Creating A Virtual Network Using Microsoft Azure Portal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create a virtual network through the Azure command-line interface Azure portal and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-machines\/windows\/tutorial-virtual-network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PowerShell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The steps to create a virtual network are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your internet browser and visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.azure.com\/#home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Azure portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in with your user ID and password. In case you don\u2019t have an account, start with making an Azure account. You will also get to avail a free trial period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once done, click on create a resource option in the portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see a search for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azuremarketplace.microsoft.com\/marketplace\/apps\/category\/networking?page=1&amp;subcategories=appliances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketplace box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located on the top side of the new panel. Look for \u2013 Virtual network. In the result list, click on the Virtual network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To configure and manage the virtual network\u2019s classic edition, you need to choose Classic. You can find it in Select, a deployment model in the Virtual Network panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you need to enter some values on the panel of Create a virtual network. Once done, just click on Create. You can name it myVnet. In the place of address space, put 10.0.0.0\/16. Keep the subnet type Public. Now you need to choose your location and subscription.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While creating a virtual network, you can create only one subnet. However, to create another subnet, you will have to search for myVnet and click on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on Subnets that you can find on the Create virtual network panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then click on the Add option present on the MyVnet Subnet panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set Private as the name in the Add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-server\/manage\/windows-admin-center\/azure\/azure-extended-network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subnet panel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For address, enter 10.0.1.0\/24 and click OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you can find both the private and public subnets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/creating-azure-virtual-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step-by-step guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through the Azure portal, then what are you waiting for? It&#8217;s your turn to create a virtual network and reap the benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_Your_Virtual_Network_Setup_Goes_Wrong\"><\/span><b>What If Your Virtual Network Setup Goes Wrong?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are trying to <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, several attempts can naturally go wrong. This is why you must learn how to delete the resources too. The steps for this are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the MyVnet panel and head to Overview.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find the delete icon here. Simply click on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A prompt requiring confirmation of Delete Virtual Network will come on the screen. Click on Yes to proceed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Guide_To_Configure_and_Manage_Virtual_Networks\"><\/span><b>A Guide To Configure and Manage Virtual Networks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/cli\/azure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Command Line Interface<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Azure CLI), you can <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the CLI in the Azure Cloud Shell. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cloud-shell\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Cloud Shell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a free-of-cost shell that one can run directly from the Azure portal. The best part of using Azure Cloud Shell is that it comes with Azure CLI configured to start using instantly. If you still need any help, type Azure &lt;command&gt; \u2013help.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are in the CLI session, you need to log in to your Azure account. You can also try putting the \u201cAzure login\u201d command to log in to the Azure session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you need to set the service management mode in Azure CLI. For this, insert the \u201cazure config mode asm\u201d command.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a private subnet virtual network, use the following commands:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>\u201cazure network vnet create --vnetmyVnet --address-space 10.0.0.0 --cidr16\u00a0 --subnet-name Private --subnet-start-ip 10.0.0.0 --subnet-cidr 24 --location \"East US\"\u201d<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a public subnet virtual network, here are the command lines to use:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cazure network vnet subnet create --name Public --vnet-name myVnet --address-prefix 10.0.1.0\/24\u201d<\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this command, you can successfully <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To review the subnets and virtual networks, use:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cazure network vnet show --vnetmyVnet.\u201d<\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these easy <\/span><b>steps to configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can be successful in getting started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Network_Management_%E2%80%93_You_Should_Know_This\"><\/span><b>Virtual Network Management \u2013 You Should Know This<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtualization has a great impact on network latency performance as well. After knowing how to <\/span><b>configure and manage virtual networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you also need to understand how to improve virtual network management. Here are some areas in which you should brush up on your knowledge:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Switch\"><\/span><b>Virtual Switch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A virtual switch uplinks from physical switches via PNICs \u2013 Physical Network Interface Cards and ports. If you learn more about virtual switch features, then it can help you in creating and managing a successful virtual network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network_Configuration\"><\/span><b>Network Configuration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtualization-based the network can significantly improve the scalability, performance, and connectivity of the systems. But it can also give you trouble at times. Therefore you must learn about VLANs, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-server\/networking\/technologies\/nic-teaming\/nic-teaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIC teaming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and media access control.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network_Performance_in_Virtual_Environment\"><\/span><b>Network Performance in Virtual Environment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtualization can sometimes decrease the network performance as well as throughput. When you are integrating virtualization into any network, you must also consider the network traffic patterns and individual switch ports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Consolidation\"><\/span><b>Virtual Consolidation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network virtualization involves the concentration of servers. When one of these servers changes its location, it can impact network performance and throughput. Therefore you may want to learn to manage them adequately so that your virtual network can work appropriately without any network latency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_VMware_Workstation_and_Virtual_Network_Editor\"><\/span><b>Using VMware Workstation and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.vmware.com\/en\/VMware-Workstation-Pro\/16.0\/com.vmware.ws.using.doc\/GUID-AC956B17-30BA-45F7-9A39-DCCB96B0A713.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Virtual Network Editor<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To effectively manage a virtual network, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/products\/workstation-pro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VMware Workstation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be of great use. With just a few clicks, you can map and bridge the networks. You can take help from online websites to learn more about using the Workstation. In our opinion, it is the perfect software that can help you manage and configure virtual networks without getting into any complicated processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we&#8217;ve covered all the basics of virtual networks to help you get started with the process to create, configure, and manage virtual networks. For secure virtual networks, you should always be agile and updated with the new technologies and processes that come up. Taking certification training courses can be an effective way to keep upgrading your knowledge while having a certificate to show for it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an Azure professional, go the extra step by validating your skills with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-training-courses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Certifications training courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and kickstart a better career position.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the increase in cloud-based services and more online activity, virtual networks can offer a secure outlet. This infrastructure is known as network virtualization that involves both the hardware and software network functionality and resources as one administrative entity. As per Statista, the global VPN market is forecast to reach 75.59 billion USD in 2027. The benefits of setting up and using virtual networks are immense, including cost efficiency as you can run more applications on a given set of hardware. This is why companies are increasingly moving towards learning how to configure and manage virtual networks. 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