2V0-41.24 Question 42
Select 3An organization has implemented VMware NSX-T and is planning to configure its transport zones and transport nodes. The NSX administrator needs to ensure the network traffic is properly segmented and that specific workloads can only communicate within designated boundaries. Which of the following statements are correct about the functions of transport zones and transport nodes?
- A
Transport zones define the scope of networking and dictate which transport nodes can communicate with each other.
- B
Transport nodes are ESXi hosts or KVM hosts that participate in an NSX overlay or VLAN-backed network.
- C
A single transport node can be associated with multiple transport zones to support different types of traffic.
- D
The VMware Distributed Switch (VDS) is mandatory for configuring transport zones in NSX-T environments.
- E
The N-VDS (NSX Virtual Distributed Switch) is used to configure transport zones in NSX-T environments for overlay and VLAN traffic.
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Correct answers: A, B, C
Explanation
Transport zones and transport nodes are fundamental components of NSX-T. Transport zones define the scope of communication and traffic segmentation between transport nodes, while transport nodes are the participants (e.g., ESXi or KVM hosts) in the NSX-T network. A single transport node can belong to multiple transport zones to support different types of traffic. While NSX-T historically used the N-VDS for transport zones, newer versions often utilize the VDS, but it is not mandatory for all configurations.
- A. Correct.
Correct. Transport zones define the scope of networking and determine which transport nodes can communicate. They play a key role in traffic segmentation.
- B. Correct.
Correct. Transport nodes are physical or virtual hosts that enable participation in NSX overlay or VLAN-backed networks, facilitating traffic forwarding.
- C. Correct.
Correct. A transport node can be part of multiple transport zones, allowing it to support different types of traffic (e.g., overlay and VLAN).
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. The VDS is not mandatory for configuring transport zones in NSX-T. NSX-T primarily uses the N-VDS for this purpose, although VDS integration is possible in certain scenarios.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect. While the N-VDS was historically used for transport zones, newer NSX-T implementations often rely on VDS integration, making this statement outdated.