Type 1 vs Type 2 doesn't really affect network virtualisation. On most hypervisors the closest thing you'll get to a layer 2 switch is a network bridge. GNS3 in a VM is a decent idea too.
Type 1 vs Type 2 doesn't really affect network virtualisation. On most hypervisors the closest thing you'll get to a layer 2 switch is a network bridge. GNS3 in a VM is a decent idea too.