Question
Which of the following are advantages of controller-based networks versus traditional networks? [Choose all that apply]
Network devices function autonomously
The control and the data planes on each device are separated
Control plane is software-based
Features are configured for the network rather than per device
Network devices function autonomously
The control and the data planes on each device are separated
Control plane is software-based
Features are configured for the network rather than per device
Answers
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The advantages of controller-based networks versus traditional networks include the following:
1. **The control and the data planes on each device are separated** - This is a key feature of controller-based architectures, allowing for centralized control and more efficient data handling.
2. **Control plane is software-based** - In controller-based networks, the control plane is typically hosted in software, allowing for greater flexibility, programmability, and easier updates compared to traditional hardware-based control.
3. **Features are configured for the network rather than per device** - In a controller-based network, network-wide policies and configurations can be applied centrally, streamlining management and ensuring consistency across the network.
The option **Network devices function autonomously** is typically more characteristic of traditional networks, where each device operates independently. Therefore, it is not an advantage of controller-based networks.
So the correct advantages are:
- The control and the data planes on each device are separated
- Control plane is software-based
- Features are configured for the network rather than per device
1. **The control and the data planes on each device are separated** - This is a key feature of controller-based architectures, allowing for centralized control and more efficient data handling.
2. **Control plane is software-based** - In controller-based networks, the control plane is typically hosted in software, allowing for greater flexibility, programmability, and easier updates compared to traditional hardware-based control.
3. **Features are configured for the network rather than per device** - In a controller-based network, network-wide policies and configurations can be applied centrally, streamlining management and ensuring consistency across the network.
The option **Network devices function autonomously** is typically more characteristic of traditional networks, where each device operates independently. Therefore, it is not an advantage of controller-based networks.
So the correct advantages are:
- The control and the data planes on each device are separated
- Control plane is software-based
- Features are configured for the network rather than per device