2V0-41.24 Question 105
Single answerAn organization is deploying VMware NSX-T and needs to provide north-south traffic routing, load balancing, and VPN services. Which component is responsible for these functions in the NSX architecture?
- A
NSX Edge node
- B
NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)
- C
NSX Manager
- D
NSX Controller
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The NSX Edge node is a critical component in VMware NSX-T that provides services such as north-south routing, load balancing, NAT, and VPNs. These functions are necessary for facilitating communication with external networks and providing advanced services at the network edge. Other components like the Distributed Firewall, NSX Manager, and NSX Controller have distinct roles focused on security, management, and control, respectively.
- A. Correct.
The NSX Edge node is responsible for providing north-south traffic routing, load balancing, VPN services, and other edge-based network functions. It serves as the key component for external network connectivity and services.
- B. Incorrect.
The NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW) is responsible for east-west traffic security and micro-segmentation within the NSX environment. It does not handle north-south routing or edge services.
- C. Incorrect.
The NSX Manager is the centralized management component for NSX-T, responsible for configuring and managing networking and security policies. It does not perform the actual edge services.
- D. Incorrect.
The NSX Controller is part of the control plane in NSX-T, managing logical switches and distributed routing. It does not handle north-south traffic or edge services.