Virtual Switch Configuration Workflow
The following screenshots demonstrate the complete workflow for creating an External virtual switch type in Hyper-V, going over initial vSwitch creation in the Hyper-V Virtual Switch Manager, vSwitch types, network adapter selection, overall vSwitch configuration, applying settings, and assigning VMs to the vSwitch.
Step 1 — Launch the Virtual Switch Manager
Step 2 — Select Virtual Switch Type
Here an External vSwitch type is selected for this configuration.
Step 3 — Click Create Virtual Switch
Step 4 — Select Network Adapter and Configure the vSwitch, Then Click Apply
In this example, the machine's Ethernet adapter is selected.
The checkbox "Allow management operating system to share this network adapter" allows each VM to use the Ethernet adapter's DNS/DHCP settings to obtain IP configurations.
Step 5 — Click Yes on Apply Networking Changes Prompt
Step 6 — Configured vSwitch Ready to Go, Click OK
Step 7 — Assign Ubuntu Server to vSwitch0
Step 8 — Assign Windows Server to vSwitch0
Step 9 — Assign pfSense to vSwitch0
