Various tool:
ifconfig ( and a file # if configuration )
brctl ( bridge-utils package) create bridge, it will be attach to a "host interface" and will have an IP@, tipical usage: mgt bridge or second interface/back up link
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Create a virtual network with virsh
main directory: /etc/libvirt/qemu/networks/
virsh net-define virbr1.xml
virsh net-start virbr1
virsh net-autostart virbr1