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Solaris network virtualization and resource control
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<p>Solaris network virtualization and resource control is a set of features originally developed by <a href="/facts/Sun_Microsystems/VJ9EzEFd">Sun Microsystems</a> as the <a href="/facts/OpenSolaris/7q5ouhPa">OpenSolaris</a> Crossbow umbrella project, providing an internal <a href="/facts/Network_virtualization/aWUs94EW">network virtualization</a> and <a href="/facts/Quality_of_service/joz9VkUm">quality of service</a> framework within the <a href="/facts/Solaris_Operating_System/KPfT98EJ">Solaris Operating System</a>. It also enables secure and efficient virtual network interfaces and zones, making it easier to manage network resources. </p><p>Major features of the Crossbow project include: </p> <ul><li>Virtual NIC (<a href="/facts/VNIC/y0aaot2D">VNIC</a>) pseudo-network interface technology</li> <li>Exclusive IP zones</li> <li>Bandwidth management and flow control on a per interface and per VNIC basis</li></ul>