What is the broadcast domain of VXLAN commonly referred to as?

In the context of VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN), the term "bridge domain" is used to describe the broadcast domain. A bridge domain in VXLAN encapsulates Layer 2 segments and allows for the communication of Ethernet frames across different physical networks while maintaining the characteristics of a traditional Layer 2 network.

Each bridge domain is essentially a logical grouping of MAC addresses and is used to manage how traffic is forwarded within the VXLAN overlay network. When a VXLAN segment spans multiple physical devices, the bridge domain ensures that broadcast, multicast, and unicast traffic is properly handled within the encapsulated packets, allowing for Layer 2 connectivity.

While the other terms may be related to network functions, they do not specifically define the unique concept of how broadcast traffic is managed within the VXLAN framework. For instance, a broadcast domain refers to a broader category of network traffic management, but it does not capture the specific mechanisms and encapsulation that occur within a VXLAN bridge domain.