HP Exam HPE7-A04 Topic 2 Question 12 Discussion

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Question #: 12
Topic #: 2

Loopback addresses are very useful for troubleshooting and for device management. What is true about the loopback interfaces?

ANot required for underlay connectivity using OSPF

BShould be avoided if NSX is used as an overlay

CNot required for EVPN VXLAN

DThey need to be advertised for underlay connectivity when using OSPF

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Margarita

3 months ago

I'm pretty sure C is the way to go. Loopback interfaces are not required for EVPN VXLAN, which is a different overlay technology.

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Theola

2 months ago

Definitely, C is the correct option. Loopback interfaces are not required for EVPN VXLAN.

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Margurite

2 months ago

C) Not required for EVPN VXLAN

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Angella

2 months ago

I agree, C is the right answer. Loopback interfaces are not necessary for EVPN VXLAN.

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Erin

2 months ago

Yeah, loopback interfaces are not required for EVPN VXLAN.

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Barabara

3 months ago

B) Should be avoided if NSX is used as an overlay

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Paulina

3 months ago

A) Not required for underlay connectivity using OSPF

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Aileen

3 months ago

I think C is correct. Loopback interfaces are not needed for EVPN VXLAN.

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Abel

3 months ago

Haha, why would anyone even consider option A? Loopback addresses are always required for underlay connectivity, OSPF or not!

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Helene

3 months ago

B seems like the right choice. Loopback interfaces should be avoided if NSX is used as an overlay.

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Sherman

4 months ago

I think D is the correct answer. Loopback interfaces need to be advertised for underlay connectivity when using OSPF.

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Doyle

2 months ago

D) They need to be advertised for underlay connectivity when using OSPF

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Selma

2 months ago

C) Not required for EVPN VXLAN

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Jin

2 months ago

B) Should be avoided if NSX is used as an overlay

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Bethanie

2 months ago

A) Not required for underlay connectivity using OSPF

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Tawna

4 months ago

But aren't they also needed for underlay connectivity with OSPF?

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Dorothea

4 months ago

I agree, they provide a stable interface for management.

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Jamal

4 months ago

I think loopback addresses are important for troubleshooting.

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