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# VXLAN-EVPN Lab with ContainerLab
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## Overview
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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.
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## Project Structure
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The project directory is structured as follows:
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- `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json`: Configuration for the DevContainer environment.
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- `hosts`: Directory containing host configuration files for the lab.
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- `network_images/ceos-lab-4.30.3M.tar.xz`: Container image used for the lab nodes.
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- `lab_vxlan.yml`: YAML file describing the VXLAN lab topology.
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## Prerequisites
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- Docker and Docker Compose (for DevContainer setup).
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- ContainerLab installed either on the host or within the DevContainer.
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- Basic understanding of networking and VXLAN-EVPN concepts.
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## Setup and Deployment
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1. **DevContainer Setup (Optional):**
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If using DevContainer, ensure Docker and Docker Compose are installed on your machine.
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Open the project in a compatible IDE (like Visual Studio Code) and start the DevContainer environment.
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2. **ContainerLab Setup:**
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- Direct Installation: Install ContainerLab on your host machine.
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- Via DevContainer: Use the provided `devcontainer.json` to set up a ContainerLab environment.
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3. **Start the Lab:**
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- Navigate to the project directory.
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- Run `containerlab deploy -t lab_vxlan.yml` to deploy the lab topology.
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## Usage
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- 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.
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- Use the `hosts` directory to modify or apply specific configurations.
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## Project evolution
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### To Do
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- [ ] Enable Features
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- [ ] Set MTU
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- [ ] Map VLAN to VNI |