A telecommunications provider wants to upgrade its core network infrastructure to improve scalability and reduce operational expenses associated with physical network devices. The solution should enable dynamic management of network services such as VPNs and intrusion prevention systems. Which technology would best fulfill these requirements?
Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is the correct answer because it provides the ability to manage network functions like VPNs and intrusion prevention systems as virtual services rather than through physical hardware. This technology directly addresses the need for scalability and reduction in operational expenses by allowing for the dynamic deployment and management of virtual network services. While SDN facilitates centralized management and efficiency, and MPLS optimizes data flow across the network, neither provides the functionality to virtualize network services in the manner that NFV does.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
What exactly is Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
How does NFV differ from Software-defined Networking (SDN)?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
Can you explain what VPNs and intrusion prevention systems are?