Re: [developer] [REVIEW] 16763: dladm simnet functionality should be documented

["H. William Welliver" <william@welliver.org>]

Hi!

I did add a brief description of what simnets are in the “Description” section, as that is where other types of objects (vnics, etherstubs, etc) are introduced. I’ll also willingly admit that I don’t normally read that section and jump right to the command details but I was trying to remain consistent with the existing document.

As a side-note: I didn’t specifically describe simnets as a debugging facility because I think they can be handy for other things, as well. I first (mis)used them by adding one to a bridge created from the physical nics on the device. I then configured the other end as the host’s primary interface. This enabled the host to be accessible without a particular port needing to be physically “up”. Strange and very niche, but pretty handy for making network appliances.

Bill

> On Sep 11, 2024, at 2:48 PM, Olaf Bohlen <olbohlen@eenfach.de> wrote:
> 
> Dear William,
> 
> maybe the create-simnet subcommand should include a very brief explanation what “simnet” actually is. So that end users understand that it is mostly a debugging facility.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Olaf Bohlen
> olbohlen@eenfach.de