What is a significant benefit of using Virtual Extensible LANs (VXLANs) compared to VLANs?

Using Virtual Extensible LANs (VXLANs) offers a significant advantage over traditional VLANs in terms of better utilization of available network paths. VXLAN is designed to address the limitations of VLANs, particularly the restriction on the number of VLANs (limited to 4096) and the inability to stretch networks across multiple data centers or cloud environments.

By encapsulating Layer 2 Ethernet frames within Layer 3 UDP packets, VXLAN allows for the creation of a larger number of logical networks, thus better utilizing the underlying network infrastructure. This encapsulation enables VXLANs to function across Layer 3 networks, allowing for a more efficient distribution of traffic across multiple paths and routes. Additionally, VXLAN supports multi-tenancy, making it a more scalable solution for modern data centers and cloud services, ensuring that network resources are optimally utilized.

The other options, while they might address various aspects of networking, do not capture the core advantages of VXLANs in the same way. Improved security protocols can be implemented separately and are not inherent to VXLAN technology itself. Reduced network latency isn't a primary design goal of VXLAN; rather, it focuses on scalability and flexibility in network design. Lastly, VXLANs typically do not increase costs significantly