Creating a New Virtual Switch

Use the Virtual Switch Wizard to create a new Virtual Switch. You can modify the initial definition and configure advanced options after completing the wizard.

To create a new Virtual Switch:

1. Connect with SmartConsole to the Security Management Server or Target Domain Management Server used to manage the new Virtual System.
2. From the left navigation panel, click Gateways & Servers.
3. Create a new Virtual Switch object in one of these ways:
   • From the top toolbar, click the New () > VSX > New Virtual Switch.
   • In the top left corner, click Objects menu > More object types > Network Object > Gateways and Servers > VSX > New Virtual Switch.
   • In the top right corner, click Objects Pane > New > More > Network Object > Gateways and Servers > VSX > Virtual Switch.

   The Virtual Switch Wizard opens.

4. In the Name field, enter the name for the new Virtual Switch.
5. In the VSX Gateway / Cluster field, select the applicable VSX Gateway or VSX Cluster.
6. Click Next.
7. In the Interfaces section, click Add to add the interface, to which the Virtual Switch connects.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Finish.