What problem is OTV trying to solve? Key virtualization features in the data centre like vMotion require flat layer 2 networks to function. These layer 2 networks often span multiple data centres. However, to design the underlying network as layer 2 runs against best practices of limiting the size of our Layer 2 domains, both for efficient operation and reducing […]

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Here in the uk you can buy a brand of bread with the strapline “best of both”. Fabricpath aims to be the best of both, combining the best aspects of Layer 2 and the best aspects of Layer 3 networks. Let’s take a look at the fundamentals. What is Fabricpath?  Yet another alternative to spanning-tree. […]

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