Working with Organization VDC Networks
Overview
Organization virtual data center (VDC) networks enable vApps\VMs to communicate with each other or with external networks outside the organization.
Depending on the connection of the organization VDC network, there are several different types of organization VDC networks:
An isolated (internally connected) network is one that only VMs within the VDC network can connect to.
A routed network (externally connected) provides access to machines and networks outside the VDC via the edge gateway.
Procedure
Step 1: Creating an Isolated VCD Network
In the top navigation bar, click Networking.
On the Networks tab, click New to Open New Organization VDC Network window.
On the Scope page, select Organization Virtual Data Center or Data Center Group which to create the network, and click Next
On the Select Network Type page, select Isolated >> Next.
Enter a Name and description (optional) for the network.
To enable dual-stack networking (enable the network to have both IPv4 & IPv6 subnet), turn on the Dual-Stack Mode toggle.
Enter the Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) settings for the network >>Next
Format: network_gateway_IP_address/ subnet_prefix_length like 192.168.100.254/24
In Static IP Pools, enter the ranges of IP addresses that you want to use, click Add >> Next
Configure the DNS settings (Optional).
You can put Primary DNS\Secondary DNS\DNS suffix >> Next
Review your settings and click Finish.
Step 2: Creating a Routed VCD Network
In the top navigation bar, click Networking.
On the Networks tab, click New to Open New Organization VDC Network window.
On the Scope page, select Organization Virtual Data Center or Data Center Group which to create the network, and click Next
On the Select Network Type page, select Routed >> Next.
Enter a Name and Description (optional) for the network.
To enable dual-stack networking (enable the network to have both IPv4 & IPv6 subnet), turn on the Dual-Stack Mode toggle.
Enter the Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) settings for the network >>Next
Format: network_gateway_IP_address/ subnet_prefix_length like 192.168.100.254/24
In Static IP Pools, enter the ranges of IP addresses that you want to use, click Add >> Next
Configure the DNS settings (Optional).
You can put Primary DNS\Secondary DNS\DNS suffix >> Next
Review your settings and click Finish.
Step 3: View the Available Organization VDC Networks
In the top navigation bar, click Networking.
In the Networks tab, you will see a list of the available networks that you can also edit, increase the scope, or delete the Organization VDC network
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