VMware vSphere™ introduces a number of new features and capabilities to virtual networking under VMware® vNetwork. vNetwork is the new name to describe the collection of networking technologies for optimally integrating networking and I/O functionality into vSphere.

These vNetwork enhancements provide the server admin and network admin with an unprecedented level of control while simplifying deployment, ongoing management, and troubleshooting.

This paper provides an overview of the major enhancements introduced with VMware vNetwork.