2V0-41.24 Question 161
Single answerAn organization is migrating its workloads to a VMware NSX-T Data Center-based infrastructure. However, some legacy workloads still reside in a traditional VLAN-based network and cannot be migrated immediately. To ensure seamless communication between these legacy workloads and the new NSX-T workloads, what role does bridging play in this scenario?
- A
Bridging connects VLAN-backed networks to NSX-T overlay segments to allow communication between legacy and NSX-T workloads.
- B
Bridging replaces the need for physical network switches by virtualizing all traffic at the hypervisor level.
- C
Bridging converts NSX-T overlay traffic into physical VLAN traffic to enable hybrid cloud deployments.
- D
Bridging enables Layer 3 routing between NSX-T overlay segments and physical VLAN networks.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Bridging in NSX-T serves the specific purpose of enabling connectivity between traditional VLAN-backed networks and NSX-T overlay segments. This functionality is critical in scenarios where legacy workloads must remain on their existing VLANs while still communicating with workloads in the NSX-T environment. It ensures a smooth transition and interoperability during migrations or hybrid deployments.
- A. Correct.
Correct: Bridging is designed to connect VLAN-backed networks to NSX-T overlay segments, enabling communication between legacy VLAN-based workloads and workloads in the NSX-T environment.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: While NSX-T virtualizes many network functions, bridging does not replace physical network switches; it specifically focuses on connecting VLANs to overlay networks.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Bridging does not convert overlay traffic into VLAN traffic for hybrid cloud use. Its purpose is to ensure connectivity between different types of networks within the same data center.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Bridging operates at Layer 2 to connect VLANs and NSX-T overlay segments, not at Layer 3 for routing purposes.