350-501 Architecture Practice Question
Which TWO are benefits of using EVPN over traditional VPLS for L2VPN services? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Provides MAC address learning via control plane
EVPN offers better control plane (BGP) and supports multi-homing with all-active load balancing.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Provides MAC address learning via control plane
Why this is correct
EVPN uses BGP to advertise MAC routes.
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Uses LDP for label distribution
Why it's wrong here
EVPN uses BGP.
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Requires full mesh of pseudowires
Why it's wrong here
VPLS requires full mesh; EVPN uses BGP.
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Simpler configuration than VPLS
Why it's wrong here
EVPN substitutes VPLS's data-plane MAC learning with a BGP-based control plane, requiring additional route target, EVI, and multi-homing configuration that increases operational complexity—not reduces it. The temptation stems from VPLS’s straightforward LDP pseudo-wire setup for small single-homed topologies, which can make EVPN’s structured signalling seem needlessly elaborate in such limited scenarios.
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Supports all-active multi-homing
Why this is correct
EVPN enables all-active multi-homing.
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