Port mirroring is a functionality that allows you to clone network traffic on a dvPort to another port or uplink (destination) on the same dvSwitch. This is particularly useful when you have a packet analyzer or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) deployed on the network. Port mirroring can only be enabled on a vDS and not on a vSS.
Configuring port mirroring on vDS
Getting ready
Before you learn how to configure port mirroring, it's important that you have a good understanding of mirroring methods and the supported source/destinations.
The following table compares the select sources/destinations options that are available based on the mirror session types, which will help you to decide on the correct type of mirror session...
