Practice Network Programmability (Open APIs) - 2.1.3 | Week 2: Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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2.1.3 - Network Programmability (Open APIs)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the role of the control plane in SDN?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about who makes the decisions in a network.

Question 2

Easy

Define Open APIs in the context of network programmability.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for terms that relate to software developers working with networks.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does the control plane do in an SDN?

  • A. Forwards packets directly
  • B. Manages routing decisions
  • C. Only provides logs

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the decision-making aspect.

Question 2

True or False: Open APIs eliminate vendor lock-in completely.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what 'lock-in' means in a business context.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an SDN framework that integrates multiple vendors' devices while maintaining efficient management and operation. Explain how abstraction and Open APIs will facilitate this integration.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how different interfaces can communicate smoothly.

Question 2

Evaluate the potential risks of centralizing control in SDN and suggest mitigation strategies.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of every centralized system and its risks.

Challenge and get performance evaluation