8's Virtual Networking
1. Multi-Layer Switching: Pica8's virtual networking provides multi-layer switching, allowing users to create their own layer 2 and layer 3 networks. This allows users to isolate their network traffic and reduce the risk of malicious actors breaking in and accessing sensitive data.
2. VLANs: Pica8's virtual networking also supports VLANs, which enable users to further segment their networks and ensure that only authorized users have access to each VLAN. This increases the security of the network and reduces the chance of someone being able to access confidential information.
3. Quality of Service (QoS): Pica8's virtual networking features Quality of Service, which is a technology that enables users to prioritize network traffic so that certain critical applications or activities are serviced preferentially. QoS helps reduce latency and improves network performance.
4. OpenFlow: Pica8's virtual networking supports OpenFlow, an open source network protocol that simplifies network control and allows for a more flexible network design. OpenFlow enables users to dynamically set up, configure and manage their networks, as well as easily add new devices and services to their networks.
5. High Availability: Pica8 offers high availability in their virtual networks, allowing users to easily create redundant networks that are continuously monitored and maintained to ensure the least amount of downtime. This helps ensure that critical applications and services are always available and accessible.