Intermediate
Computer Networks
Q61 / 100
What is anycast and how is it used?
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The correct answer is B) A routing scheme where the same IP address is assigned to multiple servers, and routers direct traffic to the nearest one
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Correct Answer
A routing scheme where the same IP address is assigned to multiple servers, and routers direct traffic to the nearest one
Explanation
Anycast assigns the same IP to servers worldwide. BGP routing naturally sends packets to the topologically nearest server. Used by DNS root servers (13 "addresses," hundreds of servers worldwide) and CDNs.
Progress
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