EX280 Networking And Network Policies Practice Question
An OpenShift administrator needs to inspect how OVN-Kubernetes handles network flows and packet drops on a specific node. Which debugging utility installed in the OVN node container is most effective for viewing OpenFlow rules?
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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ovs-ofctl
ovs-ofctl is used to inspect and manipulate OpenFlow rules in Open vSwitch bridges, which underpin OVN-Kubernetes data paths.
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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nmcli connection show
Why it's wrong here
nmcli manages NetworkManager host connections, not OVS OpenFlow flows.
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ethtool -S
Why it's wrong here
ethtool displays network driver statistics.
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ovs-ofctl
Why this is correct
ovs-ofctl allows administrators to view OpenFlow flow tables and rule matches/actions on OVS bridges.
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ovn-trace
Why it's wrong here
While ovn-trace simulates packet flow, ovs-ofctl is the standard tool for inspecting actual OpenFlow rules on OVS bridges.
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