BL0-220 Exam Dumps - Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks

 The best option to complete the sentence is VNF Forwarding Graph. A VNF Forwarding Graph (VNF-FG) is a logical representation of a network service that consists of a set of interconnected Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) and the traffic flows between them1. The VNF-FG is used to orchestrate and manage traffic through VNFs by specifying the order and the requirements of the VNFs that need to be traversed by the traffic2. The VNF-FG also defines the connection points, virtual links, and network forwarding paths that are involved in the service delivery3. References: 1: VNF Forwarding Graph and Network Service-Beginner’s Guide, Introduction 2: A survey of VNF forwarding graph embedding in B5G/6G networks - Springer, Section 1 3: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for VNF Forwarding Graph Embedding, Section I

All life cycle stages are clearly identified. Comprehensive Explanation and References of Correct Answer: Life cycle management is the process of managing the development, deployment, operation, and decommissioning of cloud applications and services. It involves defining the requirements, design, testing, deployment, monitoring, scaling, updating, and retiring of cloud resources. One of the benefits of life cycle management is that it provides clarity and visibility into the different stages of the cloud service, from inception to termination. This helps to ensure quality, efficiency, security, and reliability of the cloud service, as well as to optimize the use of resources and reduce costs.

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• Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Certification - Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, slide 3
• Module by Module - Self Study Note Guide, DC4.1– Industry Trends in Data Center Hardware, page 16

Cloud resources are made available to customers as virtualized resources. Virtualization is the process of creating a software-based representation of a physical resource, such as a server, a storage device, or a network device. Virtualization allows multiple customers to share the same physical resource, while isolating their data and applications from each other. Virtualization also enables customers to access cloud resources on demand, without having to worry about the underlying hardware or infrastructure. Virtualization is one of the key technologies that enable cloud computing and its benefits. References: Nokia Cloud Platform, Module by Module - Self Study Note Guide

The properties related to a private cloud are high CAPEX and full control. CAPEX stands for capital expenditure, which is the money spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets such as servers, storage, and network equipment. A private cloud requires high CAPEX because the cloud owner has to invest in building and maintaining the cloud infrastructure. Full control means that the cloud owner has the exclusive authority and responsibility over the cloud resources, security, and operations. A private cloud offers full control because the cloud owner can customize the cloud according to their specific needs and preferences, and can ensure the privacy and compliance of their data and applications. References: Nokia Cloud Platform, Module by Module - Self Study Note Guide

 The 5G Core control plane is responsible for managing the network functions, services, and resources, such as authentication, authorization, session management, policy control, mobility management, etc.1. The 5G Core control plane can be deployed in a distributed cloud architecture, which consists of different cloud layers that have different characteristics and roles2. The Metro Edge Cloud is a cloud layer that is located near the access network, and provides low latency, high bandwidth, and local processing for the control plane functions3. The Core/Central Cloud is a cloud layer that is located in the core network, and provides high availability, scalability, and security for the control plane functions4. The distributed cloud architecture enables the 5G Core control plane to optimize the network performance, efficiency, and flexibility, and to support various use cases and applications. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, Section 1.2: Cloud Architecture 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, Section 1.3: Distributed Cloud 3: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 3: Cloud Resource Planning, Section 3.2: Cloud Resource Planning for Distributed Cloud 4: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 3: Cloud Resource Planning, Section 3.3: Cloud Resource Planning for Central Cloud : Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, Section 5.1: Distributed Cloud Services Automation

A Network Service Descriptor (NSD) is a template that defines the characteristics and requirements of a network service, such as the number and type of virtual network functions (VNFs), the connectivity and topology between them, the scaling policies, and the service level agreements1. A NSD is defined in a catalog that is managed by the cloud orchestration layer, which is responsible for deploying, monitoring, and controlling the network services across the distributed cloud2. Therefore, cloud orchestration requires a NSD defined in a catalog, while the other options do not. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 3: Cloud Resource Planning, Topic: Network Service Descriptor Role 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, Topic: Cloud Orchestration

A Network Service Descriptor (NSD) is an integral part of network function virtualization (NFV) architecture. It describes the composition of network services, including how different network functions are chained or combined to provide a specific service. Cloud orchestration involves the automated management of various cloud computing services and resources, including networking services. It requires a comprehensive description of these services (i.e., NSD) to automate their deployment, scaling, and management effectively. NSD in a catalog would be used to define the parameters and configurations needed for the orchestrated service to be deployed in a cloud environment, making cloud orchestration the most likely context for requiring an NSD.

Isolation is the networking concept that ensures that each tenant or user of a cloud service has their own network configuration and resources, such as IP addresses, subnets, firewalls, and routers. Isolation provides security, privacy, and performance benefits for the cloud tenants, as they can control and customize their own network settings and avoid interference or conflicts with other tenants. Isolation can be achieved by using different techniques, such as VLANs, VXLANs, VPNs, or network slicing.

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• Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Certification - Distributed Cloud Networks | Nokia Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 2: Cloud Technologies and Features, slide 10
• Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification Program - Courses | Nokia, Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 2: Cloud Technologies and Features

Isolation in networking, particularly in the context of cloud computing, refers to the separation of network traffic for different users or tenant environments within a shared infrastructure. This ensures that each tenant's data and applications remain private and inaccessible to other tenants. Isolation can be achieved through various means, including virtual LANs (VLANs), network virtualization, and software-defined networking (SDN) techniques. The core idea is to provide tenants with the illusion of a private, dedicated network environment, even though the underlying physical infrastructure is shared among multiple tenants. This enables each tenant to have their own network configuration, policies, and management, ensuring security and privacy within a multi-tenant architecture.

The most appropriate word to complete the sentence is benefits. The public cloud ecosystem offers many benefits to users, such as scalability, flexibility, cost-efficiency, and innovation12. Constraints, problems, and operability are not suitable words to describe the advantages of the public cloud ecosystem over the simple consumption of resources. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, slide 7 2: Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification Program - Blended Learning, Section 2: Distributed Cloud Networks, slide 9

The statement that best describes the scaling stage of the application life cycle is the application adjusts its capacity. Scaling is the process of increasing or decreasing the number of resources allocated to an application based on the demand and performance1. Scaling can be done manually or automatically using policies and metrics1. The other statements do not describe the scaling stage, but rather other stages of the application life cycle. The periodic upgrade of the service is part of the maintenance stage, which ensures the reliability and security of the application2. The deployment of the application over the infrastructure is part of the installation stage, which involves the configuration and activation of the application2. The termination and freeing of associated resources is part of the decommissioning stage, which removes the application from the network2. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, slide 23 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, slide 10

The two main options to interconnect private and public clouds are VPN and WAN. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, which is a secure and encrypted connection between two or more networks over the public internet. VPN allows private and public clouds to communicate with each other without exposing their data or traffic to third parties. WAN stands for Wide Area Network, which is a network that spans a large geographic area, such as a country or a continent. WAN allows private and public clouds to interconnect across different regions or locations, using high-speed and high-capacity links. Both VPN and WAN provide reliable, scalable, and flexible solutions for hybrid cloud scenarios, where private and public clouds work together to deliver optimal performance and efficiency. References: Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Certification - Distributed Cloud Networks, Cloud Data Center Interconnect for Large Enterprises, 5G Core on cloud: go public, private or a bit of both?

 Low latency is the primary benefit of an Edge Cloud. Edge Cloud is a distributed cloud architecture that brings cloud resources closer to the end users and devices, reducing thedistance and delay for data transmission1. Low latency is crucial for many 5G use cases that require real-time responsiveness, such as autonomous driving, remote surgery, smart manufacturing, etc2. Low cost, large bandwidth, and high availability are not the primary benefits of an Edge Cloud, although they may be achieved depending on the deployment scenario and the service level agreement. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, Section 1.2: Cloud Types 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, Section 5.1: Industry 4.0 Use Cases

 The Management Plane is the logical layer of a network that provides network management and control functions, such as configuration, monitoring, fault detection, performance analysis, and security1. The Management Plane interacts with the Control Plane and the Data Plane, which are responsible for traffic routing and forwarding, respectively2. The Management Plane also supports the orchestration and automation of network services across the distributed cloud3. Therefore, option B best describes the Management Plane, while options A and C are incorrect. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, Topic: Management Plane 2: Module by Module - Self Study Note Guide, DC4.1– Industry Trends in Data Center Hardware 3: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, Topic: Management and Orchestration

The main parameters of policy-based auto-scaling are threshold and min/max values. Threshold is the value of a metric that triggers the scaling action, such as CPU utilization or memory usage1. Min/max values are the minimum and maximum number of instances or resources that can be scaled up or down1. Priority and description are not parameters of policy-based auto-scaling. Priority is the order of execution of policies in case of conflicting or overlapping conditions2. Description is the optional text that provides additional information about the policy2. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, slide 24 2: Nokia CloudBand Application Manager User Guide, Chapter 9: Scaling Policies, page 151

 Scalability and Openness are the focus of an agile data center. Scalability refers to the ability of a data center to adapt to changing demands and workloads by adding or removing resources dynamically. Openness refers to the use of open standards and interfaces that enable interoperability and integration of different technologies and vendors in a data center. An agile data center can provide flexible, efficient, and cost-effective services to customers and applications, while reducing operational complexity and overhead. Fixed Architecture and Closed Cloud System are not the focus of an agile data center. Fixed Architecture means a rigid and predefined structure of a data center that cannot be easily modified or customized. Closed Cloud System means a proprietary and isolated cloud platform that does not support compatibility or collaboration with other cloud platforms or services. A fixed architecture and a closed cloud system can limit the performance, functionality, and innovation of a data center, and increase the dependency and lock-in of customers and applications. References: Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Certification - Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, Section 1.3: Cloud Agility.

Service automation and network automation are two techniques that provide the benefit of faster deployment. Service automation is the process of using software tools and predefined workflows to create, configure, and manage cloud services without human intervention1. Network automation is the process of using software tools and predefined policies to orchestrate, monitor, and optimize network resources and functions without human intervention2. Both techniques can reduce the time, cost, and errors associated with manual service deployment and configuration, and enable faster and more agile service delivery and network operations3. Manual service deployment and manual configuration are not techniques that provide the benefit of faster deployment, as they require human intervention and are prone to human errors, delays, and inefficiencies4. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, Section 5.2: Service Automation 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, Section 4.2: Network Automation 3: Nokia, A1 and Microsoft deploy industry’s first 5G edge cloud network slicing solution for enterprises 4: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, Section 5.3: Service Automation Benefits and Challenges