GENEVE network tunneling protocol

Evolution

Conclusions

GENEVE supports the interconnection of virtual networks (overlay) over a common physical network (underlay). Each virtual network node sees the others as direct neighbors through the GENEVE tunnel, regardless of whether they are running on the same physical device or at different locations. All told, GENEVE helps virtual networks get a unique network identity and connect them over a common physical network, which, in turn, benefits the flexibility and scalability of virtual networks.

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