\fBovsdb\-server\fR from which \fBovs\-vswitchd\fR's configuration
should be retrieved. It takes one of the following forms:
.so ovsdb/remote-active.man
+.so ovsdb/remote-passive.man
.PP
\fBovs\-vswitchd\fR retrieves its configuration from \fIdatabase\fR at
startup. It sets up Open vSwitch datapaths and then operates
exist. This option should only be used if such legacy software is
actually in use. It requires the \fBbrcompat_mod.ko\fR kernel module
to be loaded.
+.IP
+On non-Linux hosts, this option is accepted but has no effect.
.
.so lib/daemon.man
.SS "Public Key Infrastructure Options"
\fBovs\-vswitchd\fR process. The currently supported commands are
described below. The command descriptions assume an understanding of
how to configure Open vSwitch.
+.SS "GENERAL COMMANDS"
+.IP "\fBexit\fR"
+Causes \fBovs\-vswitchd\fR to gracefully terminate.
.SS "BRIDGE COMMANDS"
These commands manage bridges.
.IP "\fBfdb/show\fR \fIbridge\fR"