Virtual eXtensible LAN, or VXLAN is a network virtualization technology that is exceptionally useful for large datacenter and cloud computing deployments. VXLAN has been developed to overcome some of the limitations of scalability that are inherent to more traditional Layer 2 technologies. This series of videos will help you to get a firmer grasp of VXLAN, how it works, and how you can use it.
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🌐 Visit https://www.telecomtech.io for blog posts, networking tips, and to sign up for the newsletter. 📚 Coming soon: Full networking courses, labs, quizzes, PDFs, and more! 🟥 SUBSCRIBE: https://shorturl.at/TTJxx Virtual eXtensible LAN, or VXLAN is a network virtualization technology that is exceptionally useful for large datacenter and cloud computing deployments. VXLAN has been developed to overcome some of the limitations of scalability that are inherent to more traditional Layer 2 technologies. In this video, I'll introduce the needs that have driven the development of VXLAN and I'll present an overview of the technology and how it works. ☑️ Chapter list: ============================================ 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Why is VXLAN Needed? 03:00 Datacenters and the Cloud 04:04 Spanning Tree Limitations 06:01 MAC Address Table Sizes 07:14 What is VXLAN? 09:13 Summary 🟩 Related Videos and Links: =============================================== VXLAN RFC 7348 - https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc7348 🟦 About ============================================== Welcome to telecomTech, where telecom and networking technologies... are simply explained! I’m Lazarus, a telecom professional with over 25 years of experience in network design, architecture, and telecom technologies. Over my career, I’ve led major projects, trained professionals, and helped countless individuals earn certifications and advance their careers. My goal is to make networking and telecom concepts clear, practical, and engaging—the way I wish they were taught when I started learning! Whether you’re a student, a professional growing your skills, or you're preparing for certification exams such as Cisco, telecomTech is here to guide you. Every video is crafted to help you solve real-world challenges with confidence and curiosity. Join me as we explore telecom and networking as a lifelong passion, not just as a job. Let’s make this journey of growth and discovery together! #VXLAN #networkvirtualization #cloudcomputing #virtualextensiblelan #virtualizationtechnology #lazarusagapidis