Due to common usage, newcomers often confuse them with layer 3 operations.
If you’ve been skimming over the terms “layer 2” and “layer 3” because you don’t have a solid understanding of them, read it.
The OSI model and Hyper-V: A quick read on the OSI model and a brief introduction to its relevance to Hyper-V.If something there doesn’t make sense, ask. It answers easily 90% of the questions that I receive about Hyper-V networking. Read it, and read it again until you have absorbed it. How the Hyper-V Virtual Switch Works: If you don’t understand the contents of that article, you will have a very difficult time administering Hyper-V.Comprehension is very important, though, so here’s an index of expository work: I want to spend as little time as possible on that here. We have produced copious amounts of material explaining the various concepts around Hyper-V networking. Understanding the Basics of Hyper-V Networking I was surprised to learn that we’ve never published a unified article that gives a clear and complete how-to that brings all of these related topics into one resource. I frequently write about all sorts of Hyper-V networking topics.
