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.[1] Its principal backer is Microsoft.[2]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), a similar competing specification
- Generic Networking Virtualization Encapsulation (GENEVE), an industry effort to unify both VXLAN and NVGRE technologies
- Generic Routing Encapsulation, GRE for transporting L3 packets.
References
[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]- NVGRE Overview, November 19, 2012, by Joe Onisick
