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XK0-005 Question #266: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Host-only. When a virtual machine can only connect to its local workstation and not to any external networks, the virtual network configuration is best described as Host-only networking.
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Question
A user creates and installs a Linux VM on a local workstation. The VM can only connect to the local workstation. Which of the following BEST represents the default virtual network configuration in this instance?
Options
- AHost-only
- BBridged
- CNAT
- DDual-homed
Explanation
When a virtual machine can only connect to its local workstation and not to any external networks, the virtual network configuration is best described as Host-only networking.
Common mistakes.
- B. Bridged networking connects the virtual machine directly to the physical network, allowing it to obtain an IP address from the network and access external resources, including the internet.
- C. NAT (Network Address Translation) networking allows the virtual machine to access external networks (like the internet) through the host's network connection, acting as a gateway, and also communicates with the host.
- D. Dual-homed refers to a system having multiple network interfaces, which is a network configuration rather than a specific virtual network mode that restricts connectivity only to the local workstation.
Concept tested. Virtual machine networking modes
Topics
#Virtualization#Virtual networking#VM configuration#Host-only network
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