QuestionQ37

Cloud Infrastructure (NFV and SDN)

Which component of a software-defined networking (SDN) controller determines where a network device forwards data packets?

  • A the operational plane
  • B the forwarding plane
  • C the management plane
  • D the control plane
Explanation

The control plane determines network-wide routing and flow decisions and programs forwarding rules for network devices. The forwarding plane carries out those rules by forwarding the packets.

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