350-501 Architecture Practice Question
Which MPLS-based service provides point-to-point Ethernet connectivity over a service provider network, also known as a pseudowire?
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Why each option matters
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VPWS
VPWS (Virtual Private Wire Service) is a point-to-point L2VPN service that emulates a wire, also called a pseudowire.
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EVPN
Why it's wrong here
EVPN is modern but not specifically point-to-point pseudowire.
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VPWS
Why this is correct
VPWS is the correct point-to-point service.
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L3VPN
Why it's wrong here
L3VPN is layer 3, not Ethernet.
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VPLS
Why it's wrong here
VPLS is multipoint-to-multipoint.
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