VMware NSX 4.x Professional (2023) — Question 80

An NSX administrator would like to create an L2 segment with the following requirements:

• L2 domain should not exist on the physical switches.
• East/West communication must be maximized as much as possible.

Which type of segment must the administrator choose?

Answer options

• A. Hybrid
• B. Overlay
• C. Bridge
• D. VLAN

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Overlay, because it allows for the creation of a virtual L2 segment that operates independently of the physical infrastructure, fulfilling the requirement of no existing L2 domain on physical switches. Options A (Hybrid), C (Bridge), and D (VLAN) do not meet the criteria, as they involve reliance on existing physical infrastructure or do not optimize East/West communication effectively.