Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation
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Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE) is a network virtualization technology that attempts to alleviate the scalability problems associated with large cloud computing deployments. It uses Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) to tunnel layer 2 packets over layer 3 networks. Its principal backer is Microsoft.[1] Other companies supporting the development of NVGRE include Chelsio Communications, A10 Networks, F5 Networks, Arista Networks, Mellanox, Broadcom, Dell, Emulex, Intel, and Hewlett-Packard.[2]
References
- ^ "NVGRE, VXLAN and what Microsoft is Doing Right". Network Heresy. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- ^ M. Sridharan; et al. (March 2012). "NVGRE: Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation". Retrieved 2013-02-25.
See also
- Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), a similar competing specification
External links
- NVGRE Overview, November 19, 2012, by Joe Onisick