2V0-41.24 Question 48
Select 2An organization is deploying VMware NSX on their infrastructure and plans to use NSX Virtual Distributed Switch (VDS) for networking. During the design phase, the network administrator wants to ensure they understand the capabilities of NSX VDS. Which of the following features are supported by NSX VDS?
- A
Centralized management of network configuration across multiple hosts
- B
Integration with third-party physical network switches for extended Layer 2 connectivity
- C
Support for Quality of Service (QoS) marking and traffic shaping
- D
Ability to configure distributed firewall rules directly on the NSX VDS
- E
Advanced Layer 7 application inspection for traffic analysis
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Correct answers: A, C
Explanation
NSX VDS is a key component of VMware NSX that provides centralized network management and advanced networking features like QoS. However, it does not directly handle integration with third-party physical switches, distributed firewall rule configuration, or advanced Layer 7 inspection. These functionalities are implemented through other NSX components or external tools.
- A. Correct.
NSX VDS allows centralized management of network configurations across multiple ESXi hosts, which simplifies network administration and ensures consistency.
- B. Incorrect.
NSX VDS does not integrate directly with third-party physical network switches for extended Layer 2 connectivity. This requires other NSX components like NSX Edge or bridging mechanisms.
- C. Correct.
NSX VDS supports Quality of Service (QoS) features such as marking and traffic shaping, enabling administrators to manage and prioritize traffic.
- D. Incorrect.
Distributed firewall rules are configured within the NSX Manager and not directly on the NSX VDS. The NSX VDS handles network forwarding but not firewall rule management.
- E. Incorrect.
Advanced Layer 7 application inspection is not performed by NSX VDS. This functionality is typically handled by NSX Advanced Load Balancer or other security tools.