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VXLAN

networking

Virtual Extensible LAN — a network virtualisation technology that encapsulates Layer 2 Ethernet frames within UDP packets.

Pronunciation

Correct

V-X-LAN

/viːɛksˈlæn/

The letters V and X are spoken individually, then LAN is said as a word (rhymes with 'man'). Stands for Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network.

Source: www.rfc-editor.org(official spec)

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