VxLAN | Part 2 - Header Format and Encapsulation

#VxLAN technical deep dive! VxLAN creates virtual layer-2 networks in an overlay network. They are called VNI’s. During encapsulation, the VTEP adds extra headers, using a specific frame format. This is to pass this traffic over the underlay network in a tunnel, using routing. In this training video, we’re going beyond the basic concepts, in a deep dive look at the #encapsulation process, and the headers that VxLAN use. The VxLAN vs #VLAN differences are further explained here. We’ll consider some more VxLAN terminology, and provide a primer to the VxLAN packet flow. Read more at: https://networkdirection.net/VxLAN+Fr... I also suggest reading ‘Building Data Centers with VXLAN BGP EVPN’ by Lukas Krattiger https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id... Part 1: Fundamentals - An introduction or primer into the basic concepts and terminology. For example, VxLAN vs VLAN, and host vs gateway.    • VxLAN | Part 1 - How VxLAN Works   Part 2: Header Format - Follow the packet flow to see the headers added to a frame. Part 3: Spine Leaf Topology - Looks at the hierarchical architecture, and compares it to the newer spine leaf topology.    • VxLAN | Part 3 - Spine Leaf Topology   Part 4: Address Learning - BUM traffic, data plane or control plane learning, multicast, and ingress replication.    • VxLAN | Part 4 - Address Learning   Part 5: Bridging Configuration - A technical deep dive into flood-and-learn (bridging) and multicast configuration on Cisco Nexus 9000 switches.    • VxLAN | Part 5 - Bridging Configuration   Part 6: BGP EVPN Configuration - A technical deep dive into control plane learning (BGP EVPN) and Ingress replication configuration on Cisco Nexus 9000 switches.    • VXLAN | Part 6 - BGP EVPN Configuration on...   This video is also helpful in CCNA Data Center, CCNP Data Center, and CCIE Data Center. 200-155, DCICT 300-180, DCIT 300-160, DCID 300-165, DCII    / networkdirection     / netwrkdirection     / networkdirection   This video contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you purchase using my link