How do I create a virtual ip address in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4?

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To configure two different static ip address for a server with one network card and have it persistent across reboots, please follow the steps below:

1. While in a desktop GUI environment open a terminal or command shell and type:

  • # system-config-network

2. Click 'New'--> highlight 'Ethernet Connection'----> then click 'Forward...

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