VXLAN

Course Description

VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) is a network virtualization technology that addresses the scalability issues of large cloud and data center environments by extending Layer 2 networks over Layer 3 infrastructure. Understanding VXLAN is important for network engineers working with modern data centers or cloud environments that require high flexibility, scalability, and isolation. VXLAN uses a MAC-in-UDP encapsulation technique, enabling the creation of overlay networks that run on top of a physical underlay network.

Course Highlights

In this course, you will learn:

• What VXLAN is and how it works.
• The role of VTEPs (VXLAN Tunnel Endpoints) in VXLAN architecture.
• How VXLAN provides network segmentation with a 24-bit segment identifier (VNI).
• How to configure VXLAN on network devices.
• Integrating VXLAN with traditional network services like VLANs and routing.
• How to troubleshoot common VXLAN issues.
• Advanced topics like EVPN and its integration with VXLAN.
• And many other topics…

Presented to you by instructor Rene Molenaar, CCIE #41726.

Requirements

• Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations, MP-BGP, and basic tunneling concepts.