RFC 7348: Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network (VXLAN): A Framework for Overlaying Virtualized Layer 2 Networks over Layer 3 Networks
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This document describes Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network (VXLAN), which is used to address the need for overlay networks within virtualized data centers accommodating multiple tenants. The scheme and the related protocols can be used in networks for cloud service providers and enterprise data centers. This memo documents the deployed VXLAN protocol for the benefit of the Internet community.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC7348
- Published
- August 2014
- Authors
- M. Mahalingam; D. Dutt; K. Duda; P. Agarwal; L. Kreeger; T. Sridhar; M. Bursell; C. Wright
- Status
- INFORMATIONAL
- Stream
- INDEPENDENT
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 22
- Also known as
- —
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