350-501 Architecture Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are benefits of using EVPN over traditional VPLS for L2VPN services? (Select three.)
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Integrated L2 and L3 services (e.g., IRB)
EVPN offers BGP control plane, multi-homing with ESI, and integrated L2/L3 services.
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Integrated L2 and L3 services (e.g., IRB)
Why this is correct
EVPN can provide L2 and L3 services.
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Supports only point-to-point pseudowires
Why it's wrong here
EVPN supports multipoint.
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Multi-homing support with Ethernet Segment Identifier (ESI)
Why this is correct
EVPN supports active-active multi-homing.
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BGP-based control plane for MAC/VXLAN distribution
Why this is correct
EVPN uses BGP for MAC learning.
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Eliminates the need for VPLS
Why it's wrong here
EVPN is an alternative, not elimination.
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