Difference between virtual, floating and reserved IP addresses #
| Type of an IP address | Virtual | Floating | Reserved |
| Use cases | • Assigning to several instances at once to create a fault-tolerant infrastructure. • Using as a secondary address for the network interface | • Providing access from the Internet to an instance in a private subnet. After assigning a floating IP to the machine, it will be accessible from the external network. | • Assigning to an instance or a load balancer at any time. • Converting to a VIP. |
| Subnet | Public or private | Private | Public or private |
Read more about IP of each type in the articles:
Create and configure a floating IP address