Practice Location Independent Addresses (lias) (3.3.2.4.1) - Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds
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Location Independent Addresses (LIAs)

Practice - Location Independent Addresses (LIAs)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does LIA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how addresses can be independent of a location.

Question 2 Easy

Why is it important to have a stable IP address?

💡 Hint: What happens if an IP address changes?

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Question 1

What is the purpose of a Location Independent Address (LIA)?

Maintain consistent IP address
Look up physical location
Change IP address frequently

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a VM moves between servers.

Question 2

True or False: The directory system for LIAs can occasionally go offline without impacting service.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of the directory.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a resilient directory system for resolving LIAs to LDAs that can handle high traffic with minimal latency. Consider the data structures and algorithms used.

💡 Hint: What data structures help with fast lookups?

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a VM uses an LIA while migrating across multiple data centers. Identify potential bottlenecks in the directory service's ability to resolve addresses in real time.

💡 Hint: Think about traffic flow and how server loads are balanced.

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