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Scale datacenters past the number of VLAN IDs with NSX-T Tier-0 and Q-in-X

May 22, 2022 · 4 min read · VMWare Layer 2 Datacenter Networking Routing & Switching Studies NSX-T Design Patterns Network Automation ·
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VMware introduced the ability to double-encapsulate layer 2 frames in via the "Access VLAN" option for VRF instances in NSX Data Center: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-NSX-T-Data-Center/3.2/administration/GUID-4CB5796A-1CED-4F0E-ADE0-72BF7B3F762C.html Q-in-VNI provides a capable infrastructure engineer the …

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Vendor interoperability with multiple STP instances

Apr 17, 2022 · 5 min read · Home Lab Layer 2 Datacenter Networking Spanning-Tree Routing & Switching Studies Design Patterns ·
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Spanning Tree is the all-important loop prevention method for Layer 2 topologies and source of ire to network engineers worldwide. Usually IT engineers list the Dunning-Kruger Effect in a negative context, depicting an oblivious junior or an unaware manager, but I like to focus on the opposite end of the curve with …

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