2V0-41.24 Question 107
Select 2An organization is deploying VMware NSX and requires a configuration that ensures high availability and scalability for north-south traffic. Which of the following describes the primary functions of the NSX Edge cluster in this scenario?
- A
Provides centralized control and management of the NSX environment
- B
Handles north-south traffic routing and services such as load balancing
- C
Facilitates distributed switching and east-west traffic forwarding
- D
Supports VPN services for secure connectivity between on-premises and external networks
- E
Enables distributed firewalling across the environment
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Correct answers: B, D
Explanation
The NSX Edge cluster is specifically designed to manage north-south traffic and provide services such as load balancing, routing, and VPN. These capabilities ensure connectivity between the internal data center environment and external networks. While other NSX components handle distributed switching, east-west traffic forwarding, and firewalling, the Edge cluster's role focuses on north-south traffic and external services.
- A. Incorrect.
This option is incorrect. The centralized control and management of the NSX environment are handled by the NSX Manager, not the NSX Edge cluster.
- B. Correct.
This option is correct. One of the primary functions of the NSX Edge cluster is to handle north-south traffic routing and services such as load balancing, which are essential for external connectivity and service availability.
- C. Incorrect.
This option is incorrect. Distributed switching and east-west traffic forwarding are handled by the distributed infrastructure, such as the NSX Distributed Switch, not the NSX Edge cluster.
- D. Correct.
This option is correct. The NSX Edge cluster supports VPN services, enabling secure connectivity between an organization’s on-premises resources and external networks.
- E. Incorrect.
This option is incorrect. Distributed firewalling is managed by the NSX Distributed Firewall, which operates at the kernel level of the ESXi hosts and is not a function of the NSX Edge cluster.