Using a Virtual LAN, network configuration can be performed freely without the need for modification of the physical network
configuration.
VLAN ID
A number (between 1 and 4,095) used to identify VLANs.
Null values are reserved for priority tagged frames, and 4,096 (FFF in hexadecimal) is reserved for mounting.
VM (Virtual Machine)
A virtual computer that operates on a VM host.
VM guest
A virtual server that operates on a VM host, or an OS that is operated on a virtual machine.
VM Home Position
The VM host that is home to VM guests.
VM host
A server on which server virtualization software is operated, or the server virtualization software itself.
VM maintenance mode
One of the settings of server virtualization software, that enables maintenance of VM hosts.
For example, when using high availability functions (such as VMware HA) of server virtualization software, by setting VM maintenance
mode it is possible to prevent the moving of VM guests on VM hosts undergoing maintenance.
For details, refer to the manuals of the server virtualization software being used.
VM management software
Software for managing multiple VM hosts and the VM guests that operate on them.
Provides value adding functions such as movement between the servers of VM guests (migration).
VMware
Virtualization software from VMware Inc.
Provides a virtualized infrastructure on PC servers, enabling flexible management of operations.
VMware DPM (VMware Distributed Power Management)
A function of VMware. This function is used to reduce power consumption by automating power management of servers in VMware
DRS clusters.
VMware DRS (VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler)
A function of VMware. This function is used to monitor the load conditions on an entire virtual environment and optimize the load
dynamically.
VMware Teaming
A function of VMware. Using VMware Teaming it is possible to perform redundancy by connecting a single virtual switch to multiple
physical network adapters.
Web browser
A software application that is used to view Web pages.
WWN (World Wide Name)
A 64-bit address allocated to an HBA.
Refers to a WWNN or a WWPN.
- 397 -