Network Virtualization Course for IRS-ISI
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What is the main purpose of a Software Defined Data Center (SDDC)?

  • To limit access to hybrid cloud environments.
  • To provide virtualization of all resources and services. (correct)
  • To focus solely on private cloud functionalities.
  • To create traditional physical data centers.

How does an SDDC differ from a private cloud?

  • A private cloud virtualizes all hardware and services in one system.
  • An SDDC offers only traditional management techniques.
  • An SDDC encompasses private, public, and hybrid clouds. (correct)
  • A private cloud incorporates both public and hybrid services.

What allows components of an SDDC to be managed effectively?

  • Dedicated physical servers for each component.
  • Manual intervention by system administrators.
  • Centralized software solutions utilizing APIs. (correct)
  • An overarching traditional management platform.

In which way can a Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) replace traditional data centers?

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Which one of the following components is NOT virtualized in an SDDC?

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What is one of the primary functions of software-defined data centers?

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What does software-defined storage provide?

<p>A service interface to provision storage capacity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology allows administrators to control all components of a software-defined data center?

<p>APIs for management and automation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which company co-founded OpenStack in 2010?

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What is a characteristic feature of cloud servers in software-defined computing?

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What major benefit does virtualization in software-defined data centers provide?

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What aspect of software-defined data centers helps reduce hardware dependency?

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What role does the software management layer play in a software-defined data center?

<p>Provisioning and managing data center components (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total latency when transferring data between two servers connected to different Leaf switches?

<p>Depends on server load (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does adding an additional Spine switch affect the total latency for server communication?

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What is the oversubscription ratio in the Leaf-Spine architecture described?

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If a Leaf switch has 32 ports at 1 Gbps each, what is the total bandwidth available from that switch?

<p>32 Gbps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Spine switches can fail before losing connectivity to any server?

<p>2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method can be used to enhance resilience in the data center's network architecture?

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To connect an additional 800 servers, what is the minimum number of new Leaf and Spine switches required?

<p>8 Leaf, 2 Spine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely solution to improve the oversubscription ratio if it is deemed necessary?

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What is the primary function of the core layer in the data center architecture?

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How does the aggregation layer contribute to the overall data center architecture?

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Which layer provides connectivity to various IT resources in the data center?

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What features do devices in the core layer of a data center typically have?

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What is one of the key roles of the access layer in the data center?

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Which of the following statements about the aggregation layer is accurate?

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What distinguishes the core layer from other layers in terms of connectivity?

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Which layer would you find high-end routers and switches functioning with Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities?

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What is the impact of a 1:1 oversubscription ratio in cloud data centers?

<p>Ensures high performance but increases costs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common strategy for managing variable workloads in data centers?

<p>Using oversubscription to plan network capacity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many total 10Gb/s access ports can be achieved with 4 Spine switches?

<p>1280 access ports. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a lower oversubscription ratio, such as 3:1 or 2:1?

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In a Leaf-Spine architecture, what is the average latency between two Leaf switches via a Spine switch?

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What is a critical parameter to determine the number of Leaf switches needed?

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How is the oversubscription ratio typically calculated?

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What would be a reasonable strategy when expecting an increase in server numbers?

<p>Add more Leaf switches incrementally without redesign. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute of the Leaf switches directly affects the number of Spine switches that can be included?

<p>Number of ports on the Leaf switches. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical use case for cloud data centers that may lead to a higher oversubscription ratio?

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What is a disadvantage of the Core-Aggregation-Access architecture?

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In which scenario is the Spine-Leaf architecture particularly advantageous?

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What is a characteristic feature of the Leaf switches in a Spine-Leaf architecture?

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What common misconception exists about the scalability of the Core-Aggregation-Access architecture?

<p>It requires scaling up in aggregation and core layers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the architecture of Core-Aggregation-Access typically affect network latency?

<p>It increases latency due to multiple layers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable advantage of the Spine-Leaf architecture over the traditional Core-Aggregation-Access model?

<p>Predictable latency due to limited hops (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is commonly responsible for blocking certain links in the Core-Aggregation-Access architecture?

<p>STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the Core-Aggregation-Access architecture be considered unsuitable for handling East-West traffic?

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What is one of the key design principles of the Spine-Leaf architecture?

<p>All switches Leaf connect to all Spine switches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an observed limitation of the Core-Aggregation-Access model regarding cost and flexibility?

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Flashcards

Core Layer

The backbone of the network that handles high-speed data transfer and connects to the outside world.

Aggregation Layer

Ensures a redundant connection between the access layer and the core layer, preventing failures.

Access Layer

Provides connectivity to devices within the data center, running network services and connecting to resources.

Aggregation Layer Devices

High-speed switches and routers provide layer 2 and 3 functionalities, handling data transfer between the access layer and the core layer.

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Core Layer Devices

High-end routers, switches, and other layer 2 and 3 devices handle high-speed data transfer and connect to the outside world.

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Access Layer Devices

Access switches connect directly to devices within the data center.

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Redundant Interconnections

Redundant interconnections between access layer switches and the core layer ensure data flow even in case of failure.

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Routing Services

The core layer handles routing within the data center and to the outside world.

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What is Software Defined Data Center (SDDC)?

The idea of applying virtualization technology across all resources and services within a data center to make IT services readily available like a utility.

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What does SDDC enable?

SDDC enables the delivery of IT as a service (ITaaS) making it more flexible and efficient.

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How does SDDC differ from a private cloud?

Unlike a private cloud that only offers self-service for virtual machines, SDDC can incorporate both public and private clouds, allowing for more flexibility and scalability.

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What are the key features of SDDC?

SDDC offers virtualization of all infrastructure components (network, storage, etc.) and allows management via APIs, making it easier to control.

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What type of clouds can SDDC encompass?

SDDC can encompass private, public, and hybrid cloud environments, creating a unified and flexible IT infrastructure.

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Leaf-Spine Oversubscription Ratio

The ratio between the aggregate bandwidth of the connections from servers to the leaf switches and the aggregate bandwidth of the connections from the leaf switches to the spine switches.

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Oversubscription in Leaf-Spine Architecture

In a leaf-spine architecture, oversubscription refers to the potential for the total bandwidth required by servers to exceed the available bandwidth of the connections between leaf and spine switches. This can lead to performance bottlenecks when multiple servers try to communicate simultaneously.

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Network Resilience

The ability of a system to continue operating even when parts of it fail. In a network, this refers to the ability of servers to communicate even if some switches fail.

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Network Latency

The amount of time it takes for a data packet to travel from one point to another in a network.

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Leaf-Spine Architecture

A network architecture in which leaf switches directly connect to servers and spine switches connect to the leaf switches, providing high bandwidth and scalability.

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Leaf Switch

A type of network switch that connects servers to the network.

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Spine Switch

A type of network switch that connects leaf switches to each other, forming the backbone of the network.

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Redundancy

A method for increasing network resilience by using multiple paths for data flow. This ensures that data can still flow even if a path fails.

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Fully meshed topology

A network architecture where devices on the same level are connected to each other by dedicated links, eliminating loops and providing fast communication.

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East-West traffic

A type of network traffic that flows between devices on the same level, such as servers within the same data center.

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North-South traffic

A type of network traffic that flows between devices on different levels, such as from a client to a server in a data center.

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Core-Aggregation-Access architecture

A traditional three-tier network architecture with separate layers for access, aggregation, and core.

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Spine/Leaf architecture

A network architecture designed to optimize East-West traffic by directly connecting leaf switches to spine switches, creating a highly scalable and efficient path for communication.

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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

The use of protocol-based loop prevention mechanisms that can potentially block unused bandwidth, reducing network efficiency.

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Latency in Core-Aggregation-Access

The overhead introduced by the multiple layers and hops required for communication in a traditional core-aggregation-access architecture.

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Scalability in Core-Aggregation-Access

The ability to easily scale up network capacity by adding more resources in the higher layers of the network.

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Flexibility in Core-Aggregation-Access

The ability to change the network configuration flexibly to meet new demands, which can be challenging with a traditional Core-Aggregation-Access architecture.

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Predictable latency in Spine/Leaf

A network design principle aimed at providing a predictable latency for data communication by minimizing the number of hops between devices.

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Oversubscription Ratio (RS)

The ratio of the total bandwidth capacity of a network to the actual bandwidth used by the connected devices.

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Latency

The time delay for data to travel from one point to another in a network.

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Uplink Ports

The number of ports on a switch that are used to connect to other switches.

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Access Ports

The number of ports on a switch that are used to connect to servers.

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Hierarchical Network Topology

A network topology where switches are connected in a hierarchical manner, with leaf switches at the bottom and spine switches at the top.

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Ring Topology

A network design where multiple switches are connected in a ring, allowing data to flow in both directions.

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Star Topology

A network design where all devices are connected to a central switch.

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What is a Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC)?

A software-defined data center (SDDC) is a virtualized environment where computing resources are managed and provisioned using software tools, rather than relying on physical infrastructure.

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What is compute virtualization in an SDDC?

It allows users to create virtual machines (VMs) that run on cloud servers. VMs can be started or stopped as needed, offering flexible and efficient resource allocation.

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What is software-defined storage in an SDDC?

It offers a service-oriented interface to manage storage capacity. This means you can provision storage resources as needed, just like ordering from a menu.

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What is the role of management software in an SDDC?

SDDC management software allows administrators to oversee and manage all components of the SDDC using APIs, providing automation and control.

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What is OpenStack?

OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that was founded in 2010 by NASA and Rackspace.

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What is OpenStack used for?

It enables organizations to build and manage their own private clouds, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency.

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Study Notes

Virtualization of Networks

  • The document outlines a course on virtualization of networks, specifically targeting third-year students in the IRS-ISI program.
  • Course topics include introduction to networks, programmable SDN networks, OpenFlow and controllers, SDN orchestration, network function virtualization (NFV), and virtualized data centers.

Chapter 6: Virtualization of Data Center Infrastructure

  • Focuses on data center infrastructure virtualization.
  • Key concepts include data center network architecture, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), and OpenStack.

Data Center Network Architectures

  • Traditional 3-tier architecture is a past model, now mostly replaced by a 2-tier architecture.
  • The 2-tier, Spine/Leaf, architecture is designed for modern data centers.
  • This architecture allows for better handling of East-West traffic.
  • It is more manageable than the previous three-tier model.

Core-Aggregation-Access Architecture

  • The traditional three-tier architecture focused on north-south traffic (external to internal).
  • Each tier has specific requirements and functions.
  • The newer Core-Aggregation-Access architecture addresses north-south traffic more efficiently.

Spine-Leaf Architecture

  • Spine-Leaf is the newer alternative architecture.
  • Spine-Leaf provides increased scalability and lower latency compared to Core-Aggregation-Access.
  • It uses a distributed core approach instead of a single large core switch.
  • This architecture is ideal for East-West traffic.
  • Latency is predictable with fewer hops.

Oversubscription Ratio

  • Oversubscription ratio (OSR) balances cost and performance.
  • It measures the available bandwidth at the access layer versus the core layer.
  • High OSR (e.g., 10:1) reduces costs but may lead to congestion.
  • Low OSR (e.g., 1:1) ensures performance but ups infrastructure costs.
  • Enterprise data centers often use higher ratios due to less intensive workloads while cloud providers prioritize lower ratios for high-bandwidth applications.

OpenStack

  • OpenStack is an open-source cloud platform and community.
  • It consists of interconnected projects (software and scripts) that work together to create a cloud environment.
  • It is developed by the NASA and Rackspace.
  • Its architecture consists of several components including Nova (compute), Swift (object storage), Cinder (block storage), Neutron (networking), Horizon (dashboard) and Keystone (identity service).
  • OpenStack is commonly used to set up software-defined data centers (SDDCs).

Software Defined Data Center (SDDC)

  • SDDCs utilize virtualization technologies to provide a comprehensive cloud infrastructure.
  • All aspects of the data center (network, storage, security, etc) are virtually managed.
  • SDDCs offer a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure.
  • This allows for hybrid clouds and easy management using APIs.

Network as a Service (NaaS)

  • OpenStack includes NaaS for managing and providing network connectivity in the cloud.
  • It supports Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) network connectivity between virtual machines.
  • Neutron is the component in OpenStack that manages the network infrastructure.
  • It handles tasks like IP addressing, routing, firewalling and traffic management.

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