VXLAN
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What is VXLAN?
VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) is a network virtualization technology that encapsulates Layer 2 Ethernet frames within UDP packets, enabling the extension of virtual networks across Layer 3 infrastructure. It is commonly used to create large, scalable virtual networks in data centers, allowing for workload mobility and network segmentation.
What other technologies are related to VXLAN?
VXLAN Competitor Technologies
OTV
OTV (Overlay Transport Virtualization) is a Cisco proprietary technology that provides similar functionality to VXLAN for Layer 2 extension across a Layer 3 network. Hence, a competitor.
MPLS
MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) is an alternative technology for building VPNs and overlay networks, serving a similar function to VXLAN, particularly in service provider networks. Can be a competitor in some use cases.
Geneve
Geneve is another encapsulation protocol similar to VXLAN, designed to be more extensible. Hence, it is a competitor.
FabricPath
FabricPath is a Cisco proprietary technology for Layer 2 multipathing, serving a similar purpose to VXLAN in some scenarios. Hence, it is a competitor.
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VXLAN Complementary Technologies
EVPN
EVPN (Ethernet VPN) is often used as a control plane for VXLAN, providing MAC address learning and distribution. Hence, it is complementary.
BGP
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) can be used as the control plane for VXLAN, specifically with EVPN. Hence, complementary.
BGP EVPN
BGP EVPN (Border Gateway Protocol Ethernet VPN) is a control plane technology often used with VXLAN for MAC address learning and distribution, and is thus complementary.
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Which job functions commonly mention VXLAN?
Network Engineer
3.3% of all Network Engineer jobs mention VXLAN
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Network Operations Engineer
1.4% of all Network Operations Engineer jobs mention VXLAN
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Network Administrator
0.9% of all Network Administrator jobs mention VXLAN
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Engineer
0.1% of all Engineer jobs mention VXLAN
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Engineering & R&D
0.1% of all Engineering & R&D jobs mention VXLAN
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