Creating a link between a virtual switch and a service
To create a link between a virtual switch and a service, proceed as follows:
- access the service details page and scroll down to the Links section;
- if any links have already been created, they will be listed here;
- click CREATE LINK;
- the Create link window will open, where you must select:
- one of the virtual switches you have created;
- one of the services available in the same location as the virtual switch;
- you can only link the virtual switch to services in the same location.
- confirm by clicking CREATE LINK;
- the link will be displayed in the list and its status will be set to LINKING;
- once the operation is complete, the status will change to LINKED or FAILED, depending on the outcome;
- if the status is LINKED, a VLAN ID value (e.g. 2022) will also be displayed. You will need this value to configure the connected server;
- you must now configure the server network interface to make the link operational and use the service.
Removing a link between a virtual switch and a service
To remove a link between an
ACTIVE virtual switch and a service, proceed as follows:
- access the service details page and scroll down to the Links section;
- locate the link you want to remove, which will have the LINKED status;
- click the corresponding Actions option and select Unlink;
- the Unlink window will open. Confirm the operation by clicking UNLINK;
- the link will remain in the list and its status will be set to UNLINKING;
- once the operation is complete, the link will no longer be displayed in the Links list;
- the service that was previously linked to the virtual switch will now be unlinked.