Default encapsulation for Windows Server 2016 network virtualization
Learn the default network encapsulation used in 2016 network virtualization.
John Savill
April 2, 2016
1 Min Read
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Q. What is the default encapsulation for network virtualization in Windows Server 2016?
A. Windows Server 2016 network virtualization (HNVv2) supports two types of encapsulation; NVGRE and VXLAN. The default encapsulation is VXLAN however it can be changed to NVGRE via REST.
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