# Overview

The Networks section is for configuring networks across all Clouds in VM Essentials. Existing networks from Clouds added in VM Essentials will auto-populate in the Networks section.

Networks can be configured for DHCP or Static IP assignment, assigned IP pools, and configured for visibility and account assignment for multi-tenancy usage. Inactive Networks are unavailable for provisioning use. In addition, VM Essentials allows administrators to restrict management of VM Essentials-created Networks through Role permissions.
