Data Center Fabrics High Level Overview
A data center fabric connects servers, storage, and network devices using a leaf-spine architecture designed for high bandwidth and predictable latency. Learn how packets move through a fabric, why ECMP matters, and how modern data centers support virtualization, cloud, and AI workloads.
EVPN-VXLAN for Regional ISPs: Extending Layer 2 Without Spanning Tree
Large VLAN domains depend on spanning tree. Every topology change triggers recalculation and temporary forwarding loss. EVPN-VXLAN replaces large Layer 2 domains with routed underlays and distributed MAC learning. Regional ISPs use this to connect data centers, IX edge infrastructure, …
Unveiling the Versatile Applications of VXLAN in Modern Networking
VXLAN, standing for Virtual Extensible LAN, offers many applications that cater to the evolving needs of modern networking paradigms. 1. Data Center Interconnectivity VXLAN plays a pivotal role in connecting geographically dispersed data centers. Encapsulating Layer 2 Ethernet frames within …
Understanding what is Ethernet Virtual Private Network ( EVPN )
Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) is designed to provide scalable and efficient data center interconnectivity. Built upon the foundation of traditional Ethernet, EVPN incorporates the best features of layer 2 and layer 3 protocols to create a flexible and secure …
Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) overview
Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) has emerged as a game changer in network virtualization. In this blog post, we’ll look closely at VXLAN and explore some of its key benefits. In summary, VXLAN is a potent technology that is altering how …
VXLAN terminology and what it means
What are some of the various terminology used in VXLAN? VNI/VNID: Virtual Network Identifier or VXLAN Network Identifier Layer2 VNI carried in VXLAN bridged packets. VNI is configured per VLAN. Layer3 VNI carried in VXLAN routed packets across VTEPs. One L3 …
VXLAN introduction Video
Video about an introduction to VXLAN and how it compares to traditional vlans and switching
VXLAN and why you should care as a service provider
What is VXLAN and how would service providers and WISPs use it in their networks?
OTV and VXLAN differences
OTV(Overlay Transport Virtualization) is a technology that provide layer2 extension capabilities between different data centers.
EVPNs: The answer to your MPLS issues
So as we dive into What is EVPN I want you to know I am approaching this from a service provider standpoint.
Where does TRILL and VXLAN fit in to your network strategy?
As networking trends yo-yo between layer-3 and layer-2 centric different protocols have emerged. Protocols such as Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL), Shortest Path Bridging (SPB), and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) have emerged to address the need of scalability …
OTV and VXLAN
A great article on explaining what OTV is and how it compares to VXLAN http://www.routexp.com/2017/04/vxlan-and-otv-what-is-difference.html?m=1