RFC 7348
Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network (VXLAN): A Framework for Overlaying Virtualized Layer 2 Networks over Layer 3 Networks, August 2014
- File formats:
- Status:
- INFORMATIONAL
- Authors:
- M. Mahalingam
D. Dutt
K. Duda
P. Agarwal
L. Kreeger
T. Sridhar
M. Bursell
C. Wright - Stream:
- INDEPENDENT
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC7348
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Abstract
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.
For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.
For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.