2V0-41.24 Question 47
Select 2An organization is deploying NSX-T Data Center and planning to use the NSX Virtual Distributed Switch (NSX VDS) for its networking. During the planning phase, the network administrator is asked to ensure proper understanding of NSX VDS capabilities. Which of the following statements about NSX VDS are accurate?
- A
NSX VDS provides integration with vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) for managing NSX-T networking.
- B
NSX VDS enables the configuration of overlay and VLAN-backed segments.
- C
NSX VDS allows the management of distributed firewall rules directly on the switch.
- D
NSX VDS is required to enable advanced networking features such as Load Balancing and VPN in NSX-T.
- E
NSX VDS supports the management of both ESXi and KVM hosts in the same environment.
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Correct answers: B, E
Explanation
NSX Virtual Distributed Switch (NSX VDS) is a key component of NSX-T Data Center, enabling the management of networking across multiple environments. It supports overlay and VLAN-backed segments and heterogeneous infrastructures with ESXi and KVM hosts. However, it does not integrate with vSphere Distributed Switch, nor does it manage distributed firewall rules or enable advanced networking features such as Load Balancing or VPN directly.
- A. Incorrect.
NSX VDS does not integrate directly with vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS). Instead, it provides a similar functionality but is specifically tied to NSX-T networking and segmentation.
- B. Correct.
This is correct. NSX VDS supports the creation and management of both overlay and VLAN-backed segments, which are core components of NSX-T networking.
- C. Incorrect.
NSX VDS itself does not manage distributed firewall rules. Distributed firewall functionality is handled at the NSX-T level, not directly on the switch.
- D. Incorrect.
Advanced networking features such as Load Balancing and VPN are managed through NSX-T Edge Nodes and other components, not through NSX VDS.
- E. Correct.
This is correct. NSX VDS supports both ESXi and KVM hosts, allowing for heterogeneous host environments to be managed under NSX-T.