VB 2.0.2 on Ubuntu Hardy - Host Networking

herman2992 · Post by **herman2992** » 6. Oct 2008, 19:38

I am a teacher. I have an .iso to run in a Guest session that is a complete Fedora 6 server (DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, etc). It allows my networking students to practice configuring networks and clients for access to network services, troubleshooting, configuring routers and switches, etc.

The problem: the .iso only runs on old equipment, causes Kernel Panics on new hardware. No problem ... I just virtualize to hide the hardware!

The last challenge is configuring my Ubuntu 8.0.4 (Desktop) host and VB for Host Networking. I can sort through the manuals and Forums, but I don't have that much time on my hands!

What do I have to do, specifically, to statically assign my Guest process to 172.17.1.1/16 (I've done it in the Guest software already) on a bridge/tap arrangement to eth0 on the Host system? No DHCP or NAT ... everything must be statically assigned.

Is the Host system transparent? Or must it be statically assigned, too?

Post by **Sasquatch** » 6. Oct 2008, 22:34

The last challenge is configuring my Ubuntu 8.0.4 (Desktop) host and VB for Host Networking. I can sort through the manuals and Forums, but I don't have that much time on my hands!

If you don't have much time on your hands, why wait here for a reply if you can find it so much faster in the Manual?

The Host does not need an IP on the bridge, it will work transparently with the rest of the network. Do note that the Host will not be accessible on the network if you don't give it an IP. If you want the Host to be accessible, set the IP on the bridge, not the enslaved interfaces.