QuestionQ11

Cloud Infrastructure (NFV and SDN)

Which two of the following statements concerning SDN and NFV are correct?

Choose two
  • A NFV separates network control and forwarding functions and provides a centralized view of the network.
  • B SDN decouples network services from hardware appliances so they can run in software.
  • C SDN separates network control and forwarding functions and provides a centralized view of the network.
  • D NFV decouples network services from hardware appliances so they can run in software.
Explanation

SDN separates network control from packet-forwarding functions and uses a logically centralized controller to maintain a coherent network view. NFV decouples network functions and services from dedicated hardware appliances so they can run as software on standard infrastructure. Cisco: Software-Defined Networking and Cisco: SDN and its Role in Automating & Scaling in the Data Center.

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