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Learn how to design and implement a scalable, secure lab network using EVPN VXLAN technology in this 43-minute conference talk from NANOG. Discover the critical challenges faced by traditional hierarchical lab network architectures, including scalability limitations, security vulnerabilities, single points of failure, and management inefficiencies. Explore Meta's comprehensive approach to addressing these issues through a modern network design that eliminates legacy Layer 2 spanning tree dependencies and aging hardware risks. Understand how EVPN VXLAN technology enables larger capacity deployments, unified IPv4/IPv6 address management across multiple lab locations, and improved network stability. Gain insights into the benefits of vendor-agnostic network design approaches that increase flexibility, scalability, and reduce vendor lock-in. Examine real-world deployment experiences from Meta's global engineering labs, including practical lessons learned and established best practices. Delve into essential automation and tooling aspects covering configuration management, monitoring and logging systems, and automation frameworks that enhance operational efficiency while reducing human errors and streamlining network management processes.
