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Q97 / 100
What is network function virtualization (NFV)?
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The correct answer is B) Moving network functions (firewalls, NAT, load balancers, DPI) from dedicated hardware appliances to software running on commodity servers
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Correct Answer
Moving network functions (firewalls, NAT, load balancers, DPI) from dedicated hardware appliances to software running on commodity servers
Explanation
NFV (ETSI NFV framework) replaces proprietary hardware (Cisco ASA, F5 load balancers) with Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) on commodity x86 servers, reducing cost and enabling rapid deployment.
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