Summary: This article provides a brief introduction to commonly used virtual network interface types in Linux, including bridge, bonded interface, team device, VLAN, VXLAN, MACVLAN, IPVLAN, MACVTAP/IPVTAP, MACsec, and more. It explains what these interfaces are, their differences, when to use them, and how to create them. It is a useful resource for anyone with a network background.

Comments: This article is an introduction to Linux interfaces for virtual networking, explaining the fundamentals and providing insights into SR-IOV. It discusses how SR-IOV allows a single hardware device to act as multiple virtual devices, improving performance and reducing overhead. The article also mentions the book ‘The Linux Programming Interface’ as a resource for learning more about Linux interfaces for virtual networking.