There are three types of virtualization that are used in networks, each with its own specific purpose and operation:
- Virtual private network (VPN): A secure connection through the internet using tunneling protocols
- Virtual local area network (VLAN): A grouping of network nodes in a logical domain
- Virtual network: Not to be confused with a VLAN, a virtual network employs virtual, software-induced components to extend the capabilities of physical computing equipment
A VPN creates a virtualized direct connection over the internetwork, between a remote device and an internal network. The purpose of a VPN is to provide the same safeguards and security that a directly wired connection should provide. A VLAN creates a logical arrangement of network nodes, regardless of their proximity, into a single domain structure. A VLAN is a virtual subset of a network that is...
