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Overlay Networks for CompTIA Network+

Overlay networks is an important topic in the Network Virtualization module of CompTIA Network+.

What is Overlay Network?
An overlay network is a virtual network of nodes and logical connections that is built on top of a physical network. It allows communication between nodes that may be spread across different networks.

Why Overlay Networks Matters
Overlay Networks help to improve efficiency, flexibility, and fault tolerance. It can span across multiple underlying physical networks which allows for connections across disparate networks. This is particularly useful in cloud computing.

How does Overlay Networks Work?
Overlay networks are created by creating virtual or logical nodes and then connecting them to each other via logical links or tunnels. This is typically achieved by encapsulating network packets and transmitting them over the physical network.

Exam Tips: Answering Questions on Overlay Networks
Questions about overlay networks can be theoretical, requiring you to understand the concept and benefits, or practical, requiring you to understand its practical implementation. They can also relate to the comparison between overlay networks and underlay networks.

Remember:
1. Read each question carefully to understand what is being asked.
2. Draw a simple illustration if the question relates to how overlay networks work.
3. For Questions asking for the advantages of overlay networks, do not forget to mention flexibility, efficiency, and fault tolerance.
4. If a question asks about the difference between overlay and underlay network, remember that overlay is a virtual network built over the physical(underlay) network.
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Overlay networks are virtual networks that are built on top of a physical network using software-defined tunneling protocols. These networks abstract the underlying physical infrastructure and allow for the creation of flexible, scalable, and programmable virtual network topologies that can span multiple data centers or cloud providers. Overlay networks use encapsulation to transport virtual network packets within the underlying physical network packets, thereby allowing the virtual network to operate independently of the physical network's topology or configurations. Common examples of overlay networking technologies include Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE). Overlay networks enable network administrators to simplify complex networking structures, improve resource utilization, and efficiently manage network resources in modern cloud and data center environments.

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