Virtual Extensible Local Area Network (VXLAN): A network virtualization technology that attempts to address the scalability issues associated with large cloud computing environments. It uses a virtual network identifier to enable the creation of isolated, multi-tenant broadcast domains in a network, providing the ability to spawn fine-grained networks on demand with improved security and isolation.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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