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--- create_port_groups [2017/07/19 09:13] – created walkeradmin
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 ==== What is a Port Group in VMWare ====
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-To be able to complete this section, you need to have created a vSwitch, if you have not done this then you can loo [[create_vswitch|here]] for information on how to create a vSwitch.
+To be able to complete this section, you need to have created a vSwitch, if you have not done this then you can look [[create_vswitch|here]] for information on how to create a vSwitch.
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+A Port Group contains one or more interfaces from Virtual Machines. A Port Group is created and assigned to a Virtual Switch (vSwitch). This then maps a Port Group to a Physical Interface via a vSwitch (you can't directly map Port Groups to Physical Interfaces).
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+Log in to the ESXi Web GUI, on the left hand pane select <color #ed1c24>Networking</color>.
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+{{ :vswitch_and_port_groups_005.png?700 |}}
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+At the top of the page, select <color #ed1c24>Port Groups</color> and then select <color #ed1c24>Add port group</color>.
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+The Add port group page will open.
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+{{ :vswitch_and_port_groups_006.png?600 |}}
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+We need to enter some information here:
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+**Name:**     A name for the Port Group. I have used Ingress (and Egress for a second Port Group)\\
+**VLAN ID:**  Unless you have a good reason, leave this as 0 (default)\\
+**Virtual Switch:** This is the vSwitch you wish to assign this port group to, use the vSwitch you created earlier.\\
+**Security:** Unless you have a good reason, leave this as default\\
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+Create a second <color #ed1c24>Port Group</color> (Egress).
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+You will now be able to see both the <color #ed1c24>Port Groups</color> you created.
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+{{ :vswitch_and_port_groups_008.png?700 |}}
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