1. NSX and Multi-Data Center/Cloud Applications
When designing anNSX architecture for highly distributed applications, key concerns include:
High availability (HA)across multiple locations.
Load balancingtraffic efficiently to prevent bottlenecks.
Optimized North-South and East-West traffic flowto minimize latency.
2. Why Advanced Load Balancer (Avi) is the Best Choice (Correct Answer - D)
NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi)isdesigned for multi-cloud environments, enablingglobal application deliveryacrossdata centers and public clouds.
It provides intelligent traffic distribution across different locations, ensuringoptimal application performance and resilience.
Supports active-active, active-passive, and disaster recovery failover scenarios.
Key Features Include:
Global Load Balancing (GSLB)for cross-data center traffic management.
L7 Application Load Balancing with WAFfor security and optimization.
Auto-scaling capabilitiesto adjust based on demand.
3. Why Other Options are Incorrect
(A - NAT):
NAT translates IP addresses, but itdoes not optimize performance or manage traffic loads across data centers.
(B - VPNs):
VPNs provide secure connectivity, but they donot distribute application traffic intelligently.
(C - Distributed Firewall):
4. Key Design Considerations for NSX Advanced Load Balancer
Ensure Edge nodes are sized properly to handle high volumes of traffic.
Configure GSLB if using multi-cloud applicationsto route users to the closest available data center.
Monitor performance metrics such as latency, requests per second (RPS), and failover handling.
VMware NSX 4.x Reference:
NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi) Architecture Guide
Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Deployment Best Practices
NSX Multi-Cloud Networking and Application Delivery Guide
