z/VM Virtual Networking Hints and Tips

• Procedures for servicing virtual switch OSA-Express devices.

• Defining and using virtual switch controllers

• Setting up for Link Aggregation

• Monitoring virtual switches with SNMP

• Loss of connectivity after NIC re-creation. (LOGOFF/LOGON or DETACH NIC/DEFINE NIC)

• Linux Connectivity options when running under VM

• Common Performance Problems and Solutions

• z/VM Virtual Switch 9672 support

• Using the same IP Address in two different VLANs

• VLAN configuration problems

• HCPSWU2833E or DTCOSD223E, Errors 'E00A'X, 'E005'X, or '0002'X on SETIP.

• See Linux QDIO Setup for information on configuring a LINUX QDIO interface.

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This document is maintained by:

Mary Ellen Carollo
z/VM Development
maryelln@us.ibm.com

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