Adding a Secondary NIC to Servers as Part of a Blueprint

Updated by @KeithResar on Feb 17, 2016
Article Code: kb/522

Challenge

Standard and virtual servers are deployed with a single network interface card (NIC) on a single network VLAN.

Customers can assign any number of IP addresses and aliases to the NIC but they are all on the same network VLAN. Applications that require layer-2 access to multiple VLANs require secondary NICs.

Solution

Build a Blueprint and use the script Utilities - Add secondary NIC on Linux to add additional secondary NICs to your cloud server.

Usage Notes

This package cannot currently be executed using the Servers -> Group -> Execute Package framework.
Script is compatible with all supported Linux distributions.
Each secondary NIC must be on a different VLAN. There is no pre-execution policy in place that prevents someone from selecting the same VLAN multiple times so make sure to document usage in any follow-up Blueprint deploy guide.
This package may be included multiple times in your Blueprint to add a total of up to four NICs on any cloud server.

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Adding a Secondary NIC to Servers as Part of a Blueprint

Updated by @KeithResar on Feb 17, 2016
Article Code: kb/522

Challenge

Solution

Usage Notes

Lumen Edge Services Accelerate data and applications for next-gen workloads via ultra-low latency connectivity and distributed compute.

Cloud Management Cloud management options meeting a full spectrum of needs. From fully-managed by Lumen to self-service by the customer, as appropriate for the workload.

Platforms Build out simple or complex solutions from your choice of Hybrid IT Platforms, suitable for everything from DevOps and Testing Environments to Enterprise Computing.

Servers Embark on a hybrid IT journey with your choice of Public Cloud, Bare Metal and Private Cloud Servers.

Storage & Backup Everything you need to support your cloud storage and business continuity requirements.

Content Delivery Network Maximize performance and user experience when high performance is essential.

Networking Increased reliability and faster performance in the cloud and across Hybrid IT environments.

Security A broad array of managed security options layered to defend Cloud/Hosting workloads.

Managed Services Save time and increase productivity with IT management services from Lumen’s highly-skilled teams.

Application Services Manage and provision faster and more efficiently.

Database

Services

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Adding a Secondary NIC to Servers as Part of a Blueprint

Updated by @KeithResar on Feb 17, 2016 Article Code: kb/522

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Updated by @KeithResar on Feb 17, 2016
Article Code: kb/522