Discuss Nutanix NCP-NS Exam Topic 4 Question 2

When setting up a Network Function VM for Service Insertion, an administrator needs to configure the vNICs that will be used for redirecting traffic.

What is the correct configuration for the vNICs on the Network Function VM?

ATwo specific Network Function vNICs must be created, one for inbound traffic and the other for outbound traffic.

BA single vNIC of type Network Function is required, which handles both ingress and egress traffic.

CTwo Network Function vNICs are required that must be assigned static IP addresses from a managed IPAM network.

DTwo standard vNICs are required, one for ingress and one for egress and must be on a trunked VLAN.

Suggested Answer: A

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24 comments · newest first

Becky 2 days ago

B could work, but I prefer having dedicated paths.

Bok 7 days ago

I feel like A is the safest bet for clarity in traffic flow.

Vallie 12 days ago

D sounds complicated. Trunked VLANs add extra setup.

Lakeesha 18 days ago

I feel D is overkill. Just stick with A for clarity.

Aleisha 23 days ago

C is interesting too. Static IPs can help with routing.

Aliza 28 days ago

D sounds complicated. Trunked VLANs can be tricky to manage.

Chaya 1 month ago

But what if there's a traffic spike? A would manage it better.

Lavelle 1 month ago

C is good, but it adds more overhead. A is cleaner.

Mattie 1 month ago

I disagree, B seems simpler. One vNIC can handle both.

Lucina 2 months ago

I like C. Static IPs help with management in a controlled environment.

Eloisa 2 months ago

But B might not handle traffic efficiently. Two vNICs are safer.

Barb 2 months ago

I think option A is the best choice. Two vNICs make sense for traffic separation.

Tammara 2 months ago

Option B is simpler though. One vNIC could reduce complexity.

Alecia 2 months ago

I agree, A seems logical. Inbound and outbound should be distinct.

Blair 2 months ago

I think option A is the best. Two vNICs make sense for traffic separation.

Elfrieda 3 months ago

I thought we only needed one vNIC, B) is too easy to overlook.

Taryn 3 months ago

Wait, D) requires trunked VLANs? That seems complicated!

Blossom 3 months ago

C) sounds right, static IPs are usually a must.

Marica 3 months ago

I disagree, B) makes more sense for simplicity.

Jordan 3 months ago

A) is correct, you need separate vNICs for inbound and outbound.

Shawnna 4 months ago

I remember something about trunked VLANs from my studies, but I’m not sure if that applies here. Option D sounds familiar, but I’m hesitant about the standard vNICs part.

Jesusa 5 months ago

I’m a bit confused about whether we need static IPs for the vNICs. I thought that was only necessary for certain setups, but I can't recall the details.

Gerardo 5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to decide on vNIC configurations, and I feel like option A makes the most sense for managing traffic flow.

Lashandra 5 months ago

I think I remember that we need two vNICs for separating traffic, but I'm not sure if they have to be specific to Network Functions.

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