Practice VXLAN (Virtual eXtensible LAN) - 3.2.1.1 | Week 2: Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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3.2.1.1 - VXLAN (Virtual eXtensible LAN)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does VXLAN stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look at the first letters of each word.

Question 2

Easy

What protocol does VXLAN use for encapsulation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the transport layer protocols.

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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 main purpose of VXLAN?

  • To enable faster Ethernet standards
  • To encapsulate Layer 2 networks into Layer 3 networks
  • To replace traditional VLANs

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of encapsulation in networking.

Question 2

True or False: VXLAN can support up to 4096 unique virtual networks.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how many unique identifiers VXLAN provides.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze the impact of VXLAN on traditional VLAN implementations in a large data center. Consider scalability, flexibility, and isolation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how restricting VLANs to a small range limits network deployment.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where a data center administrator needs to migrate services from legacy VLANs to a VXLAN-based network. Outline the steps to facilitate this transition.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how to maintain connectivity during the transition and avoid downtime.

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