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Table 8.5
Virtual Switch Teaming Methods
For a vSphere standard switch, the recommended load-balancing method is Route
Based on Virtual Port ID. This is the default setting and the simplest method to use.
When you use this method for SQL Server VM traffic, it is recommended that
management and vMotion traffic be separated onto a different uplink NIC. This can be
done easily by specifying different adapters as active or standby.
Figure 8.17
shows the
configuration of a vSphere standard switch with the recommended active and standby
configuration.
