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Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation

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NVGRE is a network protocol that tunnels layer 2 packets over layer 3 networks. It is intended to solve the same network scaling problems as VXLAN. Its principal backer is Microsoft.[1]

References

  1. ^ "NVGRE, VXLAN and what Microsoft is Doing Right". Network Heresy. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2013-02-25.