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VLAN trunking

VLAN trunking

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What is VLAN trunking?

VLAN trunking is a method used to carry multiple VLANs over a single physical link. It allows network administrators to segment a network logically, improving security and network performance. Trunking protocols, like IEEE 802.1Q, add VLAN tags to Ethernet frames, enabling switches to identify which VLAN each frame belongs to and forward it appropriately across the trunk link.

What other technologies are related to VLAN trunking?

VLAN trunking Competitor Technologies

VXLAN/EVPN provides a more scalable and flexible alternative to VLAN trunking for large networks.
mentioned alongside VLAN trunking in 11% (69) of relevant job posts
MPLS provides an alternative way to segment and route traffic in a network, competing with VLAN trunking.
mentioned alongside VLAN trunking in 0% (212) of relevant job posts

VLAN trunking Complementary Technologies

These tools help analyze and troubleshoot network traffic, including VLAN-tagged traffic, making them complementary.
mentioned alongside VLAN trunking in 70% (56) of relevant job posts
Multicast protocols can run over VLANs, making them complementary.
mentioned alongside VLAN trunking in 25% (69) of relevant job posts
Traffic generators can be used to test and validate VLAN trunking configurations.
mentioned alongside VLAN trunking in 13% (56) of relevant job posts

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