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Open vSwitch UBI

Open vSwitch is an open source multilayer virtual switch that manages network traffic between virtual machines and network devices.

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Open vSwitch is an open source multilayer virtual switch that manages network traffic between virtual machines and network devices. The UBI (Universal Base Image) build packages Open vSwitch for Red Hat-compatible systems, making it easier to deploy in containerized homelab or production environments.

Platform availability

Available on 0 of 6 install platforms

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GitHub stars
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Last commit
2026-09-29
License
Apache-2.0
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Checked today - source: GitHub (openvswitch/ovs)

Resources & Compatibility

ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is not supported.

Checked 5 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Install the Open vSwitch packages On Debian or Ubuntu, install the openvswitch-switch and openvswitch-common .deb packages, ideally using apt-get so dependencies install automatically. Without these files, the Open vSwitch commands will not exist and you cannot create virtual bridges. source
  • Start the Open vSwitch daemon After installation, start the main background program, ovs-vswitchd, so Open vSwitch can apply your bridges, ports, and traffic rules. If it is not running, virtual switches will not forward packets and your network setup may appear dead. source

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