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Which description of EPG is true?
The correct answer is D. A single subnet can be extended across several EPGs. An Endpoint Group (EPG) in Cisco ACI defines a collection of endpoints with common policy requirements, and it is possible to extend a single subnet across multiple EPGs to support flexible network designs and policy application.
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Which description of EPG is true?
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- AEPGs can only be linked to physical devices
- BCommunication between EPGs is goverened by static path binding
- CEPGs can contain endpoints from multiple tennants
- DA single subnet can be extended across several EPGs
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- C7% (2)
- D90% (27)
Why each option
An Endpoint Group (EPG) in Cisco ACI defines a collection of endpoints with common policy requirements, and it is possible to extend a single subnet across multiple EPGs to support flexible network designs and policy application.
EPGs can contain endpoints from both virtual machines and physical devices, making the statement that they can 'only' be linked to physical devices incorrect.
Communication between EPGs is governed by contracts, which dynamically define permitted interactions and security policies, rather than static path binding.
EPGs are tenant-specific; an EPG belongs to a single tenant and cannot contain endpoints from multiple tenants across tenant boundaries, as tenants are isolated domains.
In Cisco ACI, an EPG (Endpoint Group) defines a group of endpoints that require similar network policies, such as security, QoS, or monitoring. While EPGs are usually associated with specific subnets through a Bridge Domain (BD), ACI offers flexibility where multiple EPGs can be associated with the same Bridge Domain, thereby sharing the same Layer 2 broadcast domain and IP subnet. This allows different policy applications to different groups of endpoints within the same logical subnet, enabling granular policy control without strict IP address boundaries.
Concept tested: ACI EPG properties and subnet mapping
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/data-center-virtualization/application-centric-infrastructure/white-paper-c11-736932.html
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