VMware vSphere 6 Beta — Question 3

Which vSphere network object abstracts the physical network, provides access-level switching in the hypervisor and enables support for overlay networking?

Answer options

• A. Standard Switch
• B. Distributed Port Group
• C. Distributed Switch
• D. Logical Switch

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, the Distributed Switch, as it provides centralized management of networking across multiple hosts and enables features such as overlay networking. A Standard Switch is limited to a single host, while a Distributed Port Group is part of a Distributed Switch and does not provide the same level of abstraction. A Logical Switch is associated with NSX and does not directly relate to vSphere's core networking functionalities.