How can a cluster administrator determine the uplink bond configuration node?

To determine the uplink bond configuration on a node, using the command ovs-appctl bond.show directly provides detailed information about the bonding configuration for network interfaces in a Nutanix AHV environment. This command queries the Open vSwitch (OVS) application control interface, which is responsible for managing the virtual switches used by Nutanix AHV. By executing this command on the AHV host, the cluster administrator receives real-time, comprehensive data about the bonding status, including which physical interfaces are included in the bond and their current state.

In contrast, while the GUI can provide general network settings, it may not offer the specific details or real-time status about the bond configuration. Similarly, although logging into the AHV host and using commands like bond.config may seem feasible, this command does not exist or may not provide the necessary insights. Additionally, inspecting configuration files may yield some information, but it typically requires additional steps to parse and understand that data, making it less efficient for checking the current bonding state compared to the direct output from the ovs-appctl bond.show command. By using this command, administrators can confidently monitor and troubleshoot the configuration of network uplinks and ensure optimal networking performance within the cluster.