What is a VLAN, and why are VLANs used in data center networks? Explain the difference between an access port and a trunk port, and describe how VLAN tagging works.

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A VLAN, or Virtual Local Area Network, is a logical grouping of network devices that behave as if they are on the same physical network segment, even if they are connected to different switches or located in different parts of the data center.