CV0-002 · Question #375
A technician deploys multiple virtual clients on the same host and connects them through a virtual switch. The clients use peer-to-peer enabled software to share videos amongst each other. Which of th
The correct answer is B. Software-based firewall. To control and authorize communication between virtual clients on the same host connected by a virtual switch, a software-based firewall is the appropriate solution.
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A technician deploys multiple virtual clients on the same host and connects them through a virtual switch. The clients use peer-to-peer enabled software to share videos amongst each other. Which of the following should the technician deploy to ensure only authorized communication is allowed between the virtual clients?
Options
- AVPN concentrator
- BSoftware-based firewall
- CDMZ
- DHost-based IDS
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(20 responses)- A5% (1)
- B80% (16)
- C5% (1)
- D10% (2)
Why each option
To control and authorize communication between virtual clients on the same host connected by a virtual switch, a software-based firewall is the appropriate solution.
A VPN concentrator is used to manage secure remote access or site-to-site VPN tunnels, not to regulate internal communication between virtual machines on a single host.
A software-based firewall, whether implemented as a virtual appliance or directly on the host operating system, can inspect and filter network traffic between virtual clients connected to a virtual switch, enforcing rules to ensure only authorized peer-to-peer communication occurs.
A DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a network segment used to host public-facing services, isolating them from internal networks, and is not designed for controlling internal peer-to-peer VM traffic.
A Host-based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) primarily detects suspicious activities and alerts administrators, but it does not actively prevent or authorize communication as a firewall does.
Concept tested: Virtualization security - VM network isolation
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/best-practices/run-firewall-on-vms
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