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= Creating primary networks using a NetworkAttachmentDefinition
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[role="_abstract"]
Use the `NetworkAttachmentDefinition` (NAD) resource to create primary networks when you need to use CNI plugins other than OVN-Kubernetes, such as IPVLAN or MACVLAN, or when you require direct control over the Container Network Interface (CNI) configuration for advanced networking scenarios.

include::modules/nw-nad-management.adoc[leveloffset=+1]

include::modules/nw-multus-create-network.adoc[leveloffset=+1]

include::modules/nw-nad-cr.adoc[leveloffset=+1]

include::modules/nw-multus-create-network-apply.adoc[leveloffset=+1]
