I have created myself a virtual test lab which has its own virtual network, with one virtual machine having a nic that has internet connectivity to our normal LAN. Here is the setup Server A - Nic1 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 Virtual Network nic2 10.10.10.1 255.0.0.0 All other servers are in the 10.10.10.X range So my question is what is the best way to get these servers internet access

You could assign the virtual NIC to a NAT'd type of adapter. Most of the virtualization programs I have used provide you with this option. You would assign this NIC in the VM's configuration. Another option is to install the MS Loopback adapter on the host system. Then install RRAS on the host server and route through RRAS. The VMs would be placed on the network bound to this loopback adapter. Finally, place all of the VMs on the same network as your "normal" LAN. this network would be configured in a "bridged"/"Shared" configuration withe host's NIC1. In my opinion, the easiest for providing Internet access is to simply bind a NAT'd interface that you configure on the guest VM configuration in the virtual app that you are using. Guides and tutorials, visit ITGeared.com.

Hi dwelldon, Thanks for posting here. The great reply form JM has covered most scenarios on how to set internet accessing for VMs and virtual network. Meanwhile, could you discuss which virtual machine software are you using now? and please also refer to the intrductions in session ” What about Internet Access?” in the article below if we are running Hyper-V: Test Lab Guide Virtualization Notes http://blogs.technet.com/b/tlgs/archive/2010/12/08/test-lab-guide-virtualization-notes.aspx Thanks. Tiger LiPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

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