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+# VXLAN-EVPN Lab with ContainerLab
+
+## Overview
+
+This project provides a hands-on lab environment for understanding and experimenting with VXLAN-EVPN (Ethernet VPN) technology. Using ContainerLab, the lab sets up a VXLAN topology featuring 1 spine and 2 leaves nodes. The lab can be deployed directly on a PC with ContainerLab installed or through a DevContainer environment.
+
+## Project Structure
+
+The project directory is structured as follows:
+
+- `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json`: Configuration for the DevContainer environment.
+- `hosts`: Directory containing host configuration files for the lab.
+- `images/ceos-lab-4.30.3M.tar.xz`: Container image used for the lab nodes.
+- `lab_vxlan.yml`: YAML file describing the VXLAN lab topology.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Docker and Docker Compose (for DevContainer setup).
+- ContainerLab installed either on the host or within the DevContainer.
+- Basic understanding of networking and VXLAN-EVPN concepts.
+
+## Setup and Deployment
+
+1. **DevContainer Setup (Optional):**
+   If using DevContainer, ensure Docker and Docker Compose are installed on your machine. Open the project in a compatible IDE (like Visual Studio Code) and start the DevContainer environment.
+
+2. **ContainerLab Setup:**
+   - Direct Installation: Install ContainerLab on your host machine.
+   - Via DevContainer: Use the provided `devcontainer.json` to set up a ContainerLab environment.
+
+3. **Start the Lab:**
+   - Navigate to the project directory.
+   - Run `containerlab deploy -t lab_vxlan.yml` to deploy the lab topology.
+
+## Usage
+
+- Once the lab is deployed, you can access the individual nodes (spines and leaves) via CLI or SSH to configure and test VXLAN-EVPN functionalities.
+- Use the `hosts` directory to modify or apply specific configurations.