Practice Approaches for Networking of VMs: Connecting the Virtual Fabric - 1.2 | Week 2: Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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1.2 - Approaches for Networking of VMs: Connecting the Virtual Fabric

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does SR-IOV stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what it means to have a single root and multiple outputs.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary function of Open vSwitch?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what connects different devices on a network.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is one major benefit of using SR-IOV?

  • Enhanced CPU Performance
  • VM Mobility
  • Near-Native Throughput

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how direct access to hardware affects performance.

Question 2

True or False: Open vSwitch can support traditional VLAN configurations.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the function of VLANs in networking.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the performance benefits and potential drawbacks of using SR-IOV compared to traditional network switching mechanisms in a cloud environment.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider real-world applications where speed is essential.

Question 2

Propose a scenario where using Mininet for testing a new SDN protocol would be more advantageous than using physical hardware. Justify your reasoning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the flexibility and cost-related factors in development environments.

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