KVM/MacVTap

MacVTap is a device driver meant to simplify virtualized bridged networking. Typically, this is used in virtualized environments (KVM) to make both the guest and the host show up directly on the switch that the host is connected to and to improve throughput and latencies to external systems.

Example configuration file:  

Activities

 * 1) Learn about different MacVTap modes: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/linuxonibm/liaag/wkvm/wkvm_c_net_macvtap.htm#fntarg_1
 * 2) Learn about MacVtap isolation and limitations https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/linuxonibm/liaag/wkvm/wkvm_c_net_macvtap.htm#fntarg_1
 * 3) Learn about KVM Host Networking Configuration Choices https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/linuxonibm/liaag/wkvm/wkvm_c_net.htm