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Question#1

What distinguishes a VSX Cluster in Load Sharing Unicast mode?

A. Interfaces are active-passive
B. Load sharing is session-based across cluster members
C. Only VS0 participates in routing
D. All traffic goes through the active node only

Explanation:
In Load Sharing Unicast mode, ClusterXL uses session-based hashing to distribute traffic across all active cluster members. This enables more efficient resource use and higher throughput in VSX deployments.

Question#2

Which tool should be used to monitor per-VS interface throughput and connection count?

A. vsx_stat
B. cpview
C. ifconfig
D. netstat -i

Explanation:
cpview is an advanced diagnostic tool that shows real-time statistics including bandwidth, CPU, memory usage, and per-VS connection counts. It helps identify bottlenecks and resource-intensive VSs quickly.

Question#3

Which components are mandatory when creating a new Virtual System (VS)? (Choose two)

A. External interface
B. Dedicated routing engine
C. Policy package
D. Virtual Switch or Router connection

Explanation:
When creating a VS, a security policy package must be assigned, and it should be connected to either a Virtual Switch or Router to enable traffic flow. These are essential for functionality.

Question#4

What role does the Security Management Server play in a VSX setup?

A. Acts as a virtual router
B. Hosts firewall policies for VSs
C. Stores log data only
D. Forwards network traffic

Explanation:
The Security Management Server centrally manages security policies for all VSs. It pushes configurations and policies to individual virtual systems running on the VSX Gateway.

Question#5

Which commands help in checking memory allocation per Virtual System? (Choose two)

A. free -m
B. top
C. cpview
D. fw ctl memstat

Explanation:
cpview displays overall and per-VS memory usage in real time, while fw ctl memstat offers detailed statistics on firewall memory allocation. These commands are essential for detecting memory pressure or leaks in the VSX environment.

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