350-501 Architecture Practice Question
Which technology provides Layer 2 multipoint connectivity over an MPLS network, where customer sites appear to be on the same Ethernet broadcast domain?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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VPLS
VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service) emulates a multipoint Ethernet LAN over MPLS. VPWS is point-to-point, EVPN is modern but not always broadcast, and L3VPN is layer 3.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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L3VPN
Why it's wrong here
L3VPN is for layer 3 connectivity.
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VPWS (Virtual Private Wire Service)
Why it's wrong here
VPWS provides point-to-point pseudowires.
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EVPN
Why it's wrong here
EVPN can provide multipoint but is not limited to broadcast domain emulation.
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VPLS
Why this is correct
VPLS creates a multipoint Ethernet broadcast domain over MPLS.
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