evpn-vxlan-fabric

Installation
SKILL.md

EVPN/VXLAN Fabric

Primary Backends

  • pyats-network
  • pyats-routing
  • pyats-topology
  • netbox-reconcile

Focus Areas

  • VTEP reachability and loopback consistency
  • VXLAN VNI to VLAN mapping
  • EVPN route types 2, 3, and 5
  • Anycast gateway consistency
  • Multihoming and Ethernet Segment state
  • Underlay routing health vs overlay symptoms

When to Use

  • EVPN MAC/IP reachability issues
  • Silent hosts or asymmetric flooding complaints
  • Anycast gateway or ARP suppression problems
  • Leaf-spine underlay failures impacting overlay forwarding
  • Data-center fabric audit and documentation

Workflow: Overlay Reachability

  1. Verify underlay reachability between VTEPs.
  2. Check BGP EVPN session health and route-type presence.
  3. Validate VNI mapping, bridge domains, and anycast gateway settings.
  4. Cross-check local MAC learning against EVPN advertisements.
  5. Reconcile intended VLAN/VNI mappings against NetBox or ACI intent.

Workflow: Multihoming / ESI Trouble

  1. Confirm the access device and leaf pair are both healthy.
  2. Validate Ethernet Segment identifiers and DF election state.
  3. Check for duplicate MAC movement or split-horizon symptoms.
  4. Verify LACP state, access VLANs, and host-facing port consistency.

Important Rules

  • Always validate the underlay before blaming the overlay
  • Do not push fabric config without approved change control
  • Use route-type evidence, not assumptions, to explain forwarding
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