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2V0-21.23 · Question #15

Which three features are only available when using vSphere Distributed Switches instead of vSphere Standard Switches? (Choose three.)

The correct answer is B. Port mirroring C. Netflow D. Configuration backup and restore. vSphere Distributed Switches offer advanced networking capabilities such as port mirroring, NetFlow integration, and configuration backup/restore, which are not found in vSphere Standard Switches.

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Question

Which three features are only available when using vSphere Distributed Switches instead of vSphere Standard Switches? (Choose three.)

Options

  • A802.1Q tagging
  • BPort mirroring
  • CNetflow
  • DConfiguration backup and restore
  • EIPv6 support
  • FIPv4 support

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    88% (46)
  • E
    2% (1)
  • F
    4% (2)

Why each option

vSphere Distributed Switches offer advanced networking capabilities such as port mirroring, NetFlow integration, and configuration backup/restore, which are not found in vSphere Standard Switches.

A802.1Q tagging

802.1Q tagging, used for VLAN segmentation and trunking, is a standard networking feature supported by both vSphere Standard Switches and Distributed Switches.

BPort mirroringCorrect

Port mirroring, which duplicates network traffic from selected ports to a monitoring port for analysis, is an advanced networking feature exclusively available on vSphere Distributed Switches.

CNetflowCorrect

NetFlow (or IPFIX), used for collecting IP traffic information for detailed network monitoring and analysis, is a network service specific to vSphere Distributed Switches.

DConfiguration backup and restoreCorrect

The ability to back up and restore the entire configuration of a virtual switch, including its port groups and connected hosts, is a critical management feature unique to vSphere Distributed Switches.

EIPv6 support

IPv6 support is a fundamental network protocol capability that is available on both vSphere Standard Switches and vSphere Distributed Switches.

FIPv4 support

IPv4 support is a fundamental network protocol capability that is available on both vSphere Standard Switches and vSphere Distributed Switches.

Concept tested: vSphere Distributed Switch exclusive features

Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-networking/GUID-2F728562-F40E-4043-BC1A-04D6C4F3F73D.html

Topics

#vSphere Distributed Switch#vSphere Standard Switch#Network Features#Port Mirroring#Netflow

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