Set-NetAdapterVmq is a Windows PowerShell command that enables users to configure virtual machine queue (VMQ) settings on a network adapter. VMQ is a feature of the Windows Server operating system that allows for the efficient delivery of network traffic to virtual machines. By using Set-NetAdapterVmq, users can configure the number of queues, the size of each queue, and the number of processors that will be used to process the queues.
Introduction
Virtual Machine Queue (VMQ) is a feature of the Windows Server operating system that allows for the efficient delivery of network traffic to virtual machines. By using Set-NetAdapterVmq, users can configure the number of queues, the size of each queue, and the number of processors that will be used to process the queues. This command is useful for optimizing the performance of virtual machines, as it allows users to configure the network adapter settings to better suit the needs of their virtual machines.
Syntax
The syntax for the Set-NetAdapterVmq command is as follows:
Set-NetAdapterVmq -Name
Parameters
The Set-NetAdapterVmq command has the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the network adapter. |
| NumberOfReceiveQueues | The number of receive queues to be configured on the network adapter. |
| ReceiveQueueSize | The size of each receive queue. |
| NumberOfProcessors | The number of processors that will be used to process the queues. |
| PassThru | Specifies whether to return an object representing the modified network adapter. |
| CimSession | Specifies an array of CimSession objects. |
| ThrottleLimit | Specifies the maximum number of concurrent operations that can be established to run the cmdlet. |
| AsJob | Runs the cmdlet as a background job. |
| WhatIf | Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run. |
| Confirm | Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet. |
Inputs
The Set-NetAdapterVmq command requires the following inputs:
- The name of the network adapter.
- The number of receive queues to be configured on the network adapter.
- The size of each receive queue.
- The number of processors that will be used to process the queues.
Outputs
The Set-NetAdapterVmq command has the following outputs:
- An object representing the modified network adapter, if the PassThru parameter is specified.
Examples
The following example shows how to configure a network adapter with two receive queues, each with a size of 1024 bytes, and two processors:
Set-NetAdapterVmq -Name “Ethernet” -NumberOfReceiveQueues 2 -ReceiveQueueSize 1024 -NumberOfProcessors 2
Tips
When using the Set-NetAdapterVmq command, there are a few tips to keep in mind:
- The Name parameter is required.
- The NumberOfReceiveQueues parameter must be a positive integer.
- The ReceiveQueueSize parameter must be a positive integer.
- The NumberOfProcessors parameter must be a positive integer.
- The PassThru parameter can be used to return an object representing the modified network adapter.
- The CimSession parameter can be used to specify an array of CimSession objects.
- The ThrottleLimit parameter can be used to specify the maximum number of concurrent operations that can be established to run the cmdlet.
- The AsJob parameter can be used to run the cmdlet as a background job.
- The WhatIf parameter can be used to show what would happen if the cmdlet runs.
- The Confirm parameter can be used to prompt for confirmation before running the cmdlet.
Conclusion
Set-NetAdapterVmq is a Windows PowerShell command that enables users to configure virtual machine queue (VMQ) settings on a network adapter. By using Set-NetAdapterVmq, users can configure the number of queues, the size of each queue, and the number of processors that will be used to process the queues. This command is useful for optimizing the performance of virtual machines, as it allows users to configure the network adapter settings to better suit the needs of their virtual machines.