enp0s8

The term "enp0s8" is a network interface name commonly encountered in Linux operating systems, particularly within virtualized environments like KVM or VirtualBox. It represents a specific network device managed by the kernel. The naming convention, which follows the predictable network interface names (predictable network interface names) scheme, indicates the device's location within the system's PCI bus. 'enp' signifies an Ethernet device, '0s8' points to the bus number (0), slot number (0), and function number (8) respectively. This systematic naming helps in reliably identifying network interfaces even if their order changes during boot. Users typically interact with enp0s8 through network configuration tools to assign IP addresses, set up routing, and manage network connectivity for the system or a virtual machine. It is a hardware-based identifier rather than a software abstraction, meaning it directly corresponds to a physical or virtual network adapter.