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The term virtual or virtualization is becoming more and more common in the overall IT marketplace. However, when people hear the terms, they typically relate it to client and server virtualization, since those have been around for some time and are considered mature by most people in the IT field. But a newer virtualization type is slowly working its way into IT environments: virtual networking. This article takes a brief look at the concepts behind virtual networking and how it can be used in a number of different ways to aid in the deployment and operation of virtualized client and server environments.

To read the entire article, please follow the accompanying link: http://www.petri.com/virtual-networking-basics.htm

Sean Wilkins

Sean Wilkins (@Sean_R_Wilkins) is an accomplished networking consultant and writer for infoDispersion (www.infodispersion.com) who has been in the IT field for over 20 years, working with several large enterprises. Sean holds certifications with Cisco (CCNP/CCDP), Microsoft (MCSE) and CompTIA (A+ and Network+). His educational accomplishments include: a Master’s of Science in Information Technology with a focus in Network Architecture and Design, a Master’s of Science in Organizational Management, a Master’s Certificate in Network Security, a Bachelors of Science in Computer Networking, and an Associates of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems. Sean spends most of his time writing articles and books for various clients including Cisco Press, Pearson, Tom’s IT Pro and PluralSight; as well as being an active video training author for PluralSight.

Sean maintains various online social media accounts including Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/infoDispersion), Twitter (@Sean_R_Wilkins) and Linkedin (http://www.linkedin.com/in/swilkins/en) and maintains a web site for centrally organizing his content across multiple clients (http://www.idisperse.info)