JNCIS-DCD: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Data Center Deployment — Question 38

Which statement is correct about the VXLAN data plane?

Answer options

• A. The data plane learns the IP addresses of end-user devices.
• B. The data plane advertises the MAC addresses of end user devices.
• C. The data plane encapsulates the traffic.
• D. The data plane learns the MAC addresses of end-user devices.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the VXLAN data plane is responsible for encapsulating traffic within VXLAN headers, allowing for transport over an IP network. Options A and D incorrectly suggest that the data plane learns IP or MAC addresses, which is not its role, and option B misrepresents the function of the data plane in terms of advertising MAC addresses.