VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals — Question 9

A network administrator wants reduce the network clutter in his infrastructure and decides to use virtual switches. How can virtual switches help reduce network clutter?

Answer options

• A. By troubleshooting and resolving all the network issues.
• B. By reducing the number of physical machines.
• C. By reducing the number of physical network cables plugged into hosts.
• D. By reducing the virtual network traffic.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as virtual switches allow multiple virtual machines to share a single physical network interface, thereby minimizing the need for numerous physical cables. Option A is incorrect because troubleshooting does not directly address network clutter, while option B, reducing physical machines, may not necessarily correlate with network simplification. Option D is also incorrect since virtual switches manage traffic but do not inherently reduce virtual network traffic.