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"Open vSwitch - Distributed Virtual Multilayer Switch"
What do you like best about Open vSwitch?

Open vSwitch can operate both as a software-based network switch running within a virtual machine (VM) hypervisor, and as the control stack for dedicated switching hardware; as a result, it has been ported to multiple virtualization platforms, switching chipsets, and networking hardware accelerators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open vSwitch?

There is nothing to dislike about Open vSwitch. It is a very useful tool for corporates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Industry standard alternative to VDS"
What do you like best about Open vSwitch?

Opensource. Widely used and thus lot of resources available Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open vSwitch?

Platforms are only designed to support certain version of OVS. Makes upgrade and install difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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