Overlay Network

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Term Overlay Network

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A virtual network built on top of an existing physical (underlay) network using encapsulation protocols like VXLAN or GRE. Overlay networks provide logical separation and flexibility without modifying the underlying infrastructure.

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Underlay Network VLAN SDN VPN Tunnel

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