Practice VL2's Solutions and Principles - 3.3.2 | Week 2: Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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3.3.2 - VL2's Solutions and Principles

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does VL2 aim to overcome in traditional data centers?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about traffic flow and network communication.

Question 2

Easy

What is a fat-tree topology?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how trees spread out their branches.

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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 provide low-cost networking
  • To eliminate bandwidth bottlenecks
  • To offer better security

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what hinders communication speed.

Question 2

True or False: Location Independent Addresses (LIAs) change when a VM moves.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how a name might stay the same despite changing locations.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple VL2-style network for a hypothetical data center with 8 servers. How would you structure it using fat-tree principles?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to maximize the number of connections while minimizing distances.

Question 2

Evaluate the pros and cons of using ECMP in a large data center setup. What scenarios would justify its use?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how high traffic might influence network operations.

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