====== NIC Bonding (NIC Teaming) ======

http://www.linuxhorizon.ro/bonding.html

http://www.cyberciti.biz/howto/question/static/linux-ethernet-bonding-driver-howto.php#section_4

===== SME Server =====

Default bonding mode: active-backup

===== Windows Server 2003 =====

The tools needed for NIC teaming under Windows is provided by the NIC manufacturer.

For Intel NICs, install the latest Intel drivers including the PROset utility and ANS (Advanced Network Services).



===== Windows Server 2008 =====

http://www.devtrends.com/index.php/teaming-intel-pro1000-pt-dual-in-windows-server-2008-r2/


===== Windows Server 2012 =====

:!: Windows Server 2012 now has NIC Teaming built-in as opposed to being provided by NIC vendors.

NIC Teaming Overview: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831648.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/jj149029.aspx

http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/10/16/nic-teaming-in-windows-server-2012-do-i-need-to-configure-my-switch.aspx

http://www.aidanfinn.com/?p=12572

http://www.aidanfinn.com/?p=12646