EVPN/VXLAN Insights

What is EVPN/VXLAN?

EVPN/VXLAN is a modern network virtualization technology that combines Ethernet VPN (EVPN) for control plane learning and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) for data plane encapsulation. It's commonly used in data centers to create scalable and flexible Layer 2 networks over an underlying Layer 3 infrastructure. EVPN provides efficient MAC address learning and distribution, while VXLAN enables the creation of virtual networks that can span across different physical locations.

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What other technologies are related to EVPN/VXLAN?

EVPN/VXLAN Competitor Technologies

Virtual-Chassis

Virtual Chassis and similar technologies offer alternatives to network virtualization provided by EVPN/VXLAN, although with different scalability characteristics.

mentioned alongside EVPN/VXLAN in 27% (59) of relevant job posts

L2VPN

L2VPN technologies like VPLS are alternative ways to provide Layer 2 VPN services. EVPN/VXLAN is a modern alternative, often providing better scalability and multi-homing capabilities.

mentioned alongside EVPN/VXLAN in 4% (70) of relevant job posts

MPLS

MPLS is an alternative technology for building VPNs, including L2VPN and L3VPN. EVPN can be used over MPLS, but VXLAN offers an alternative data plane.

mentioned alongside EVPN/VXLAN in 1% (388) of relevant job posts

L3VPN

L3VPNs provide Layer 3 connectivity and can be used as an alternative to EVPN/VXLAN for certain use cases, although EVPN/VXLAN is more focused on L2 network virtualization.

mentioned alongside EVPN/VXLAN in 4% (70) of relevant job posts