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1. Why Other Options are Incorrect (A - Single NSX Edge Node):
Single Edge Nodes introduce a single point of failure. (B - Using a Physical Router for East-West
Routing):
NSX handles East-West traffic internally using Distributed Routing. (C - Active-Standby Tier-0
Gateway):
Active-Standby mode does not provide load balancing across multiple nodes.
2.What is a critical design consideration when using L2 bridging services?
A. The font used in configuration files
B. Avoiding loops within the bridged networks
C. The color of the cables connecting the hardware
D. The number of users accessing the NSX Manager UI
Answer: B
3. Why Active-Active Tier-0 with Multiple Edge Nodes is the Best Choice (D)
Supports Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) routing, distributing North-South traffic across multiple paths.
Provides better scalability and performance than Active-Standby mode.
Ideal for high-volume applications like e-commerce sites that require low-latency, high-throughput
connections.
4. Why Other Options are Incorrect (A - VPNs Only):
VPNs alone do not provide unified management; they only secure site-to-site communication. (B -
Independent NSX Instances):
Managing separate NSX instances per site is complex and does not support global policy
synchronization.
5.What is required to deploy a virtual machine (VM) using a template in VMware?
A. Printing the template on paper
B. Cloning the template
C. Sending the template via email
D. Posting the template on social media
Answer: B
6.What should growth patterns for edge clusters consider? (Choose two)
A. Future network traffic projections
B. Anticipated services to be added
C. The availability of IPv4 addresses
D. The brand of hardware in use
Answer: AB
7.What is a critical consideration when configuring NSX security policies?
A. Ensuring compatibility with physical network devices
B. Aligning policies with virtual machine hardware versions
C. The administrative overhead of maintaining policies
D. The security posture and compliance requirements of the organization
Answer: D
8.Guidelines for designing top-of-rack switches often emphasize? (Choose two)
A. Low latency for intra-rack communications
B. High throughput to accommodate rack-level traffic
C. The aesthetic appeal of the switch design
D. The use of wireless technology to connect rack devices
Answer: AB
9.What is a benefit of using a multi-tier architecture for providing control over stateful service location
in NSX?
A. Allows for granular control of traffic flow.
B. Provides better performance and scalability than other architectures.
C. Simplifies the deployment and configuration of stateful services.
D. Reduces the number of NSX Edge nodes required.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Multi-Tier Architecture for Stateful Services (Correct Answer - A):
Multi-tier NSX architecture (T0-T1) provides granular traffic control by allowing separation of stateful
services (e.g., NAT, Load Balancer, Firewall).
It optimizes traffic flow between different application tiers, preventing unnecessary stateful service
processing at the Tier-0 Gateway.
Incorrect Options:
(B - Better Performance and Scalability):
Performance depends on deployment design rather than the number of tiers.
(C - Simplifies Stateful Service Deployment):
Stateful services still require specific placement, making configuration more structured, not
necessarily simpler.
(D - Reduces NSX Edge Nodes Required):
Edge node requirements depend on workload size, not the number of tiers.
VMware NSX 4.x
Reference: NSX-T Multi-Tier Routing and Gateway Design Guide
Stateful Services Placement in NSX Edge Clusters
10.In NSX, the data plane is responsible for?
A. Managing NSX licensing
B. Performing packet forwarding
C. Physical network configuration
D. User authentication
Answer: B
11. Understanding NSX-T Data Plane Functionality
The data plane is responsible for forwarding packets between workloads within the NSX environment.
It operates at the host level (ESXi/KVM transport nodes), using the N-VDS or vSphere VDS for
network traffic forwarding.
12.A security policy methodology should primarily focus on?
A. The number of firewall rules
B. The color scheme of the NSX Manager UI
C. Matching the organization's security requirements
D. Minimizing the number of log files generated
Answer: C
13.What are the main elements in the NSX architecture?
A. Physical routers
B. Transport Nodes
C. Logical Switches
D. Virtual firewalls
Answer: BC
14.Which two are part of the process for registering a Local Manager (LM) to a Global Manager (GM)
in NSX for centralized management of network and security services across different locations?
(Choose two.)
A. The LM Cluster VIP (or FQDN LM Cluster VIP) is provided for GM-LM communication.
B. The LM will validate the GM license to perform the GM registration.
C. The IP or FQDN of any of the three LM nodes must be used for registration.
D. The external load balancer VIP is used for NSX Managers without requiring node API certificate
updates.
E. The GM-Active requests the LM IP (or FQDN) and admin credentials for registration.
Answer: A, E
Explanation:
NSX Federation Registration Process (Correct Answers - A, E):
(A - LM Cluster VIP is used for GM-LM communication)
Ensures that the Global Manager (GM) can communicate with Local Managers (LMs) via a stable
endpoint.
(E - GM-Active requests LM IP/FQDN and admin credentials for registration)
The Global Manager initiates the registration process by requesting LM connection details and
authentication credentials.
Incorrect Options:
(B - LM Validates GM License):
The GM handles licensing validation, not the Local Manager.
(C - IP/FQDN of Any LM Node for Registration):
NSX requires the LM Cluster VIP, not an individual node’s IP, to ensure HA and failover support.
(D - External Load Balancer VIP):
NSX does not require an external load balancer for GM-LM communication.
VMware NSX 4.x
Reference: NSX-T Federation Deployment Guide
NSX Federation Centralized Security and Networking Management Guide
15. NSX Edge Deployment Best Practices
Ensure Edge nodes are properly connected to the management plane before configuring services.
Use Edge Clusters for high availability (HA) and load balancing of services.
Verify the correct Uplink Profile is used for external connectivity.
VMware NSX 4.x
Reference: NSX-T Edge Node Deployment Guide
NSX-T Management Plane and Control Plane Integration
16. Explanation of Correct Answers
(B - Vertical Scaling by Increasing Edge Node Size)
Vertical scaling means increasing resource allocation (CPU, RAM, NIC bandwidth) per Edge node to
improve performance.
This is achieved by deploying Large or Extra-Large Edge nodes to accommodate higher throughput
requirements.
Best used when the number of Edge nodes cannot be increased due to licensing or hardware
constraints.
(D - Horizontal Scaling by Adding More NSX Edge Nodes)
Horizontal scaling involves adding more Edge nodes to the cluster instead of upgrading existing ones.
This improves resiliency and performance by distributing traffic loads across multiple Edge nodes.
Recommended for large environments requiring distributed stateful services (e.g., large-scale NAT,
Load Balancer).
17.Conceptual design in VMware environments refers to?
A. The brand logo design
B. The high-level overview and strategy
C. The choice of office furniture
D. The design of marketing materials
Answer: B
18.Which components are part of the NSX control plane?
A. NSX Manager
B. Logical Routers
C. Controllers
D. Virtual Machines
Answer: BC
19.Enhanced Datapath modes are designed for? (Choose two)
A. High-performance scenarios
B. Low-latency network applications
C. Basic web browsing tasks
D. Personal email server configurations
Answer: AB
20. Why Other Options are Incorrect (A - NAT):
NAT translates IP addresses, but it does not optimize performance or manage traffic loads across
data centers.
(B - VPNs):
VPNs provide secure connectivity, but they do not distribute application traffic intelligently.
(C - Distributed Firewall):
DFW is critical for security and segmentation but does not balance application traffic.
21. Why "Customer Assumes NSX Will Integrate with Existing Infrastructure" is Correct (A)
Integration with existing infrastructure (e.g., physical networks, firewalls, cloud providers) must be
validated.
Assuming compatibility without testing can cause deployment failures or feature limitations.
Common integration challenges include: VLAN scalability, MTU size mismatch, or unsupported
physical networking hardware.
22.The benefits of using SSL Offload include?
A. Enabling stronger encryption algorithms
B. Relieving the web servers of encryption and decryption tasks
C. Directly increasing the internet speed
D. Making the SSL certificates easier to install
Answer: B
23.Which routing protocol configuration options are available in NSX?
A. BGP
B. OSPF
C. RIP
D. EIGRP
Answer: AB
24.A large multinational company is expanding its data center due to increased demand for online
services.
The company is considering shifting from an NSX Edge VM design to a bare-metal NSX Edge design
to accommodate new hardware acquisitions and maximize performance.
Which is a potential benefit for the company in shifting from an NSX Edge VM design to a bare-metal
NSX Edge design?
A. It will maximize performance by reducing virtualization overhead.
B. It will allow for the implementation of more VLANs.
C. It will automatically distribute stateful services across Edge nodes.
D. It will eliminate the need for stateful services.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Performance Benefits of Bare-Metal NSX Edge (Correct Answer - A):
Bare-metal NSX Edge Nodes provide higher performance by eliminating the virtualization overhead
associated with Edge VMs running inside ESXi/KVM hosts.
This increases throughput and reduces latency, making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications (e.g.,
Load Balancing, VPN, and NAT).
Incorrect Options:
(B - More VLANs):
The number of VLANs is not limited by the NSX Edge type. VLAN scalability depends on physical
network design.
(C - Automatic Stateful Service Distribution):
Stateful services (NAT, FW, LB, VPN) do not auto-distribute. Stateful HA must be manually
configured.
(D - Eliminates Stateful Services):
Stateful services (e.g., NAT, Load Balancer, Firewall) are still required, regardless of Edge
deployment mode.
VMware NSX 4.x
Reference: VMware NSX-T Bare-Metal Edge Deployment Guide
NSX-T Edge Node Performance Optimization
25.What does gateway high availability in NSX focus on?
A. Reducing the cost of network infrastructure
B. Ensuring continuous traffic flow during failures
C. Simplifying network management tasks
D. Enhancing the physical security of network devices
Answer: B
26. NSX Security Best Practices for Microservices-Based Designs Use NSX Distributed Firewall
(DFW) for Micro-Segmentation
Apply security at the workload (vNIC) level to prevent lateral movement of threats. Enforce Zero Trust
security model by restricting traffic between risk zones.
Group Workloads by Security Posture Instead of Static IPs
Leverage dynamic security groups (tags, VM attributes) instead of static IPs.
Assign security rules based on business logic (e.g., production vs. development, PCI-compliant
workloads).
Use Security Policies Instead of Individual Firewall Rules
Policies provide abstraction, reducing the number of firewall rules.
Easier to manage and apply to multiple workloads dynamically.
Monitor and Automate Security Policies Using NSX Intelligence
Continuously analyze workload communication patterns using VMware Aria Operations for Networks
(formerly vRealize Network Insight).
Automate rule updates based on detected traffic flows.
27.Multitier architectures in NSX provide control over stateful service location by:
A. Limiting the bandwidth available to certain applications
B. Separating services that require statefulness from those that do not
C. Centralizing all network services in a single tier
D. Requiring all traffic to pass through a physical router
Answer: B
28. NSX-T Data Plane Design Considerations
Ensure that Transport Zones and TEPs (Tunnel Endpoints) are correctly configured.
Use DPDK-based acceleration for high-performance workloads.
Monitor data plane performance metrics using NSX Manager.
VMware NSX 4.x
Reference: NSX-T Data Plane Architecture and Design Guide
NSX-T Performance Optimization for Data Plane Traffic
29.A company is planning to deploy NSX to provide a multi-tenant environment for their customers.
The solutions architect is responsible for designing the network services to ensure that each tenant's
traffic is isolated and secure.
Which of the following NSX features should the solutions architect use to achieve this goal?
A. Load Balancing
B. VLAN
C. NAT
D. Distributed Firewall
Answer: D
Explanation:
Distributed Firewall for Multi-Tenant Security (Correct Answer - D):
NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW) enables tenant isolation at the virtual machine level.
It enforces security policies directly on vNICs, ensuring East-West traffic control without needing
hardware firewalls.
This ensures multi-tenancy compliance, preventing cross-tenant communication unless explicitly
allowed.
Incorrect Options:
(A - Load Balancing):
NSX Load Balancer improves application availability but does not provide traffic isolation.
(B - VLAN):
VLANs provide basic segmentation but do not offer granular control like DFW.
(C - NAT):
NAT provides IP address translation but does not ensure tenant security.
VMware NSX 4.x
Reference: NSX-T Data Center Multi-Tenancy Design Guide
NSX-T Distributed Firewall Best Practices
30. NSX Control Plane Design Considerations
Ensure NSX Managers (which include the control plane) are deployed in a 3-node cluster for high
availability.
BGP and OSPF routes should be dynamically distributed to transport nodes via the control plane.
Monitor NSX Manager performance to ensure routing convergence times are optimal.
VMware NSX 4.x
Reference: NSX-T Control Plane Architecture and Best Practices
NSX-T Routing and Forwarding Table Optimization
31.What are the benefits of a centralized gateway architecture in NSX?
A. Better load balancing, easier troubleshooting, and lower hardware costs
B. Simplified network design, reduced network latency, and improved security
C. Better application performance, improved network visibility, and easier management
D. Improved scalability, increased redundancy, and faster failover times
Answer: D
Explanation:
Advantages of a Centralized NSX Gateway Architecture (Correct Answer - D):
Scalability:
A centralized Tier-0 Gateway allows for consistent external connectivity across multiple NSX
instances.
Redundancy:
Active-Active and Active-Standby configurations provide high availability (HA).
Faster Failover:
BGP/OSPF dynamic routing ensures rapid recovery in case of gateway failure.
Incorrect Options:
(A - Load Balancing & Troubleshooting):
Load balancing is handled by NSX Advanced Load Balancer, not centralized gateways.
(B - Simplified Network Design & Security):
While security improves, this answer misses key benefits like failover and redundancy.
(C - Network Visibility & Application Performance):
Visibility and performance depend on monitoring tools, not just gateway centralization.
VMware NSX 4.x
Reference: NSX-T Gateway and Routing Best Practices
NSX-T High Availability and Failover Design Guide
32.Differentiating between dedicated and collapsed cluster approaches involves understanding?
A. The brand preferences for hardware
B. The trade-offs between specialization and consolidation
C. The physical size of the data center
D. The preferred color for server racks
Answer: B