Linux namespaces – link to Loopback

It is not possible to add the new link because it would replace an existing, longer link.

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=== Network (net) ===
=== Network (net) ===


Network namespaces virtualize the [[network stack]]. On creation, a network namespace contains only a [[Localhost|loopback]] interface. Each network interface (physical or virtual) is present in exactly 1 namespace and can be moved between namespaces.
Network namespaces virtualize the [[network stack]]. On creation, a network namespace contains only a [[loopback]] interface. Each network interface (physical or virtual) is present in exactly 1 namespace and can be moved between namespaces.


Each namespace will have a private set of [[IP address|IP addresses]], its own [[routing table]], [[Network socket|socket]] listing, connection tracking table, [[Firewall (computing)|firewall]], and other network-related resources.
Each namespace will have a private set of [[IP address|IP addresses]], its own [[routing table]], [[Network socket|socket]] listing, connection tracking table, [[Firewall (computing)|firewall]], and other network-related resources.