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R. CardonaThe Fast-Track Guide to VXLAN BGP EVPN Fabrics https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6930-5_5

5. VXLAN Fabric to External Network Connectivity

Rene Cardona1  
(1)
California, CA, USA
 

How can you allow a VXLAN fabric to talk to an external network? Which implementation options are available? This is what Chapter 5 is all about. When it comes to interfacing your fabric to an external network, designate your border leaf to perform this role. It doesn’t matter if your external network is running dynamic route protocols or static routes. It still attaches to the border leaf since it’s the entry point to your fabric. Let’s explore and configure the available ...

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