Practice VFs are lightweight PCIe functions. - 1.2.1.2.2 | Week 2: Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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1.2.1.2.2 - VFs are lightweight PCIe functions.

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does VF stand for in the context of networking?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about lightweight functions related to PCIe devices.

Question 2

Easy

What performance benefits do VFs offer compared to traditional VMs?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what it means to bypass the hypervisor.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does VF stand for in networking virtualization?

  • Virtual Functionalities
  • Virtual Functions
  • Virtual Frameworks

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider its relation to PCIe standards.

Question 2

True or False: Virtual Functions can be easily moved between different physical network adapters.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about hardware dependencies.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a network configuration for a cloud service requiring high throughput and low latency, leveraging VFs. Describe how you would address VM mobility in this context.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on balancing performance needs with mobility solutions.

Question 2

Critically evaluate a scenario in where using VFs might introduce more challenges than benefits in a network structure.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about workloads that require frequent changes.

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