2V0-41.24 Question 160
Single answerYou are working in a multi-cloud environment where certain workloads need to communicate with physical servers on the same Layer 2 network. Which feature of NSX-T Data Center would you use to achieve this connectivity, and why?
- A
Layer 2 Bridging
- B
Edge Firewall
- C
Tier-1 Gateway
- D
Distributed IDS/IPS
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Layer 2 Bridging in NSX-T Data Center is specifically designed to extend Layer 2 connectivity between NSX logical segments and physical VLANs. This allows workloads in NSX to communicate with physical servers or legacy systems on the same Layer 2 network. Other options, such as Edge Firewall or Distributed IDS/IPS, serve entirely different purposes related to security, while the Tier-1 Gateway is focused on routing at Layer 3.
- A. Correct.
Layer 2 Bridging allows for seamless communication between virtual networks in NSX-T and physical networks by extending Layer 2 domains across these environments.
- B. Incorrect.
Edge Firewall is used for securing traffic at the edge, not for extending Layer 2 connectivity between virtual and physical networks.
- C. Incorrect.
Tier-1 Gateway is responsible for routing between different segments or subnets but does not provide Layer 2 bridging functionality.
- D. Incorrect.
Distributed IDS/IPS provides security and threat detection but is unrelated to extending Layer 2 networks.