13.5.7. Comparison of virtual machine connection types The following table provides information about the locations to which selected types of virtual machine (VM) network configurations can connect, and to which they are visible. Table 13.1. Virtual machine connection types Connection to the hostConnection to other VMs on the hostConnection to outside locationsVisible to outside locations Bridged mode YES YES YES YES NAT YES YES YES no Routed mode YES YES YES YES Isolated mode YES YES no no Private mode no no YES YES Open mode Depends on the host’s iptables rules