350-501 Question #564: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

What is the main purpose of EVPN?

Options

• Ato provide application-aware networking capabilities in a cloud environment
• Bto provide simplified and flexible underlay connectivity for private VPN services
• Cto provide scalable, interoperable multitenancy in data center and cloud networks
• Dto provide advanced security features for loT devices

Explanation

The main purpose of EVPN (Ethernet VPN) is to provide scalable, interoperable, and flexible multitenancy and Layer 2/Layer 3 VPN services in data center and cloud networks.

Common mistakes.

• A. While EVPN operates in cloud environments, its primary purpose is not application-aware networking but rather providing scalable Layer 2/3 connectivity for multi-tenant services.
• B. EVPN provides overlay connectivity (Layer 2/3 VPNs) over an underlay network, rather than simplifying the underlay itself.
• D. EVPN's focus is on network virtualization and connectivity, not specifically on advanced security features for IoT devices, although it can provide segmentation that supports security.

Concept tested. EVPN purpose and benefits

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/ios-xe/ethernet-vpn-evpn/white-paper-c11-739327.html

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