Several virtual machines running distinct IP addresses – an issue requiring resolution.
Several virtual machines running distinct IP addresses – an issue requiring resolution.
Yep. I only resolved half the problem it seems. I can get 50 VM's running and all have internet, but that's where "free" runs out. I'll going to see if connecting through VPN's on the VM's will create additional IPv4 connections to the site. Thanks for your help! P.S. That moment when you need to deliver a product within 48 hours and thoughts like "hmm, I guess I could order 50 internet lines" sound reasonable.
It varies based on the tests you're performing. Running them on low-power systems often means using Linux, which can provide affordable options like 50 cheap Linodes or AWS instances. This approach might be more cost-effective than VPNs, as connecting through VPNs can create multiple connections depending on the endpoints used. Selecting different VPN providers or target regions will result in varied IP addresses. It does sound like a lot of work, but it really depends on your needs.
Decided to implement separate VPNs inside each VM and direct all traffic through my bridged internet links connecting two Telus 500 fiber lines. Performance remains stable with just over 2.5MB up/down under heavy load on every VM. Tests last only about a minute, preventing routers from overheating. Migration was necessary as even a single powerful consumer desktop reached CPU and RAM limits. Could consider XEON options if the situation continues. It wasn’t exactly what I planned, but it functions now. Thanks everyone!