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Which two protocols are used for high availability in enterprise networks? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is B. GLBP D. VRRP. GLBP and VRRP are the two protocols specifically designed to provide first-hop gateway redundancy (high availability) for enterprise networks.
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Which two protocols are used for high availability in enterprise networks? (Choose two.)
Options
- ABGP
- BGLBP
- CRSTP
- DVRRP
- EOSPF
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(32 responses)- A6% (2)
- B91% (29)
- E3% (1)
Why each option
GLBP and VRRP are the two protocols specifically designed to provide first-hop gateway redundancy (high availability) for enterprise networks.
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a path-vector routing protocol for inter-AS routing and does not provide first-hop gateway redundancy for hosts in an enterprise LAN.
GLBP (Gateway Load Balancing Protocol) is a Cisco-proprietary first-hop redundancy protocol that provides both gateway failover and active load balancing across multiple routers, improving both availability and bandwidth utilization for enterprise networks.
RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) is a Layer 2 loop-prevention protocol that provides redundant switch paths, not Layer 3 gateway high availability.
VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) is an IETF-standard first-hop redundancy protocol (RFC 5798) that provides automatic gateway failover by electing a master virtual router, ensuring hosts always have a reachable default gateway.
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a link-state Interior Gateway Protocol for IP routing and does not provide the virtual gateway IP mechanism required for first-hop redundancy.
Concept tested: First-hop redundancy protocols GLBP and VRRP
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/tech/ip/ip-application-services/tech-notes-list.html
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