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Open VSwitch

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Open vSwitch (OVS) is a software-based, virtual switch designed to enable efficient network virtualization on multi-server environments. It is an open-source network switch that can perform the functions of traditional hardware switches, ro...

Skills CategoryInformation Technology
Skills SubcategoryVirtualization and Virtual Machines
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
Specialized TagsSoftware

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