Practice Case Study: VL2 (Microsoft Research) - 3.3 | Week 2: Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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3.3 - Case Study: VL2 (Microsoft Research)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is VL2?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what VL2 stands for and its primary aim.

Question 2

Easy

What limitation do traditional data centers face?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how data flows through 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 the primary goal of VL2 architecture?

  • To increase storage capacity
  • To enhance network bandwidth and reliability
  • To improve cooling efficiency

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the overall purpose of data centers.

Question 2

True or False: VL2 uses hierarchical structures to manage network traffic.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider VL2's design principles.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a scenario where a virtual machine migrates from one server to another in a traditional network architecture. Describe the potential challenges of maintaining connectivity and how VL2 addresses these challenges.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how changes in addresses affect applications and services.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of using Valiant Load Balancing in VL2 on network resource utilization during peak traffic.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how traffic can be routed more effectively to maintain performance.

Challenge and get performance evaluation