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Single and consistent point of management. Comprehensive Explanation and References of Correct Answer: Network Function Management provides different network slices for different companies and a single and consistent point of management. Network slicing is a technique that allows the creation of multiple logical networks on top of a shared physical infrastructure1. Each network slice can have its own characteristics, requirements, and services, tailored to the needs of different customers or applications1. Network Function Management is a component that handles the configuration, monitoring, and optimization of the network functions that compose each network slice2. It provides a single and consistent point of management for the network functions, regardless of their location, type, or vendor2. Multiple Orchestrators required for deployments is not a correct option. An Orchestrator is a component that coordinates the allocation and release of resources for network services and network slices3. There are different types of Orchestrators, such as NFV Orchestrator, NS Orchestrator, and Slice Orchestrator, but they are not part of the Network Function Management3. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, Section 5.1: Network Slicing 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, Section 5.2: Network Function Management 3: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, Section 5.3: Orchestration

Closed loop automation Comprehensive Explanation and References of Correct Answer: AI/ML based operation requires pre-defined policies, open APIs, and closed loop automation to enable intelligent and adaptive cloud management and orchestration. Pre-defined policies provide the rules and objectives for the cloud resources and services, such as performance, security, and cost. Open APIs allow the communication and integration of different cloud components and platforms, such as Nokia’s 5G Edge Slicing solution and Microsoft Azure edge and cloud. Closed loop automation enables the continuous monitoring, analysis, and optimization of the cloud ecosystem based on the feedback from the AI/ML algorithms.

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Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Certification - Distributed Cloud Networks | Nokia Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, slide 7

Nokia, A1 and Microsoft deploy industry’s first 5G edge cloud network slicing solution for enterprises | Nokia, paragraph 4

Cloud resource management provides management of the resources quota and the ability to scale resources up and down. Resource quota is the limit on the amount of resources that atenant can use in a cloud environment, such as CPU, memory, storage, network, etc. Resource quota helps to prevent overconsumption of resources by a single tenant and to ensure fair allocation of resources among multiple tenants. The ability to scale resources up and down means that the cloud can dynamically adjust the amount of resources allocated to a tenant based on the demand and availability. Scaling resources up and down helps to optimize the performance and efficiency of the cloud, as well as to reduce the cost and waste of resources. References: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Cloud Resource Planning

Different paths for a NF providing Cloud Resilience are defined in a Network Service Descriptor. A Network Service Descriptor (NSD) is a document that describes the topology, configuration, and requirements of a network service. It specifies the network functions (NFs) that compose the service, the virtual links that connect them, and the forwarding graphs that define the traffic flows between them1. A NSD also defines the resilience policies for each NF, such as the number of instances, the scaling triggers, the fault management actions, and the alternative paths in case of failures2. A Network Function template, an NS Orchestrator configuration, and an NFV Orchestrator configuration are not the correct options to complete the sentence. A Network Function template is a document that describes the characteristics and requirements of a single network function, such as the virtualization environment, the resources, the interfaces, and the dependencies1. An NS Orchestrator configuration is a set of parameters that control the behavior and operation of the NS Orchestrator, which is a component that manages the lifecycle of network services3. An NFV Orchestrator configuration is a set of parameters that control the behavior and operation of the NFV Orchestrator, which is a component that coordinates the allocation and release of resources for network services3. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 3: Cloud Resource Planning, Section 3.2: Network Function 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 3: Cloud Resource Planning, Section 3.3: Network Service Descriptor Role 3: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, Section 4.1: Industry Trends in Data Center Hardware

The networking concept of “Underlay” refers to the physical network layer that provides the connectivity and transport for the overlay network, which is the virtual network layer that runs on top of the underlay network1. The underlay network is composed of routers, switches, links, and protocols that enable the data transmission between different locations2. The underlay network is independent of the overlay network, meaning that it does not need to be aware of the network configuration, policies, or services of the overlay network3. Therefore, option A best describes the underlay network, while options B, C, and D are incorrect. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 2: Cloud Technologies and Features, Topic: Underlay and Overlay Networks 2: Module by Module - Self Study Note Guide, DC2.2– Cloud Options 3: Underlay Network - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics, Overview

A data center manager is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and security of a data center, as well as planning and implementing changes and improvements1. To perform these tasks, a data center manager needs to have appropriate tools that can monitor, control, and automate the data center resources, such as servers, storage, network, power, cooling, etc.2. A data center manager also needs to enable people, such as data center staff, engineers, technicians, and customers, to access, use, and manage the data center services and applications3. Moreover, a data center manager needs to follow an effective process methodology that can ensure the quality, efficiency, and reliability of the data center operations, such as ITIL, DevOps, Agile, etc… References: 1: Data Center Manager: Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills, Introduction 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, Section 4.1: Industry Trends in Data Center Hardware 3: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, Section 4.2: Data Center Operations : Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, Section 4.3: Data Center Management Methodologies

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 approximate maximum distance of an Edge Cloud from the end-user is 300KM. Edge Cloud is a type of cloud deployment that brings cloud resources closer to the end-user, reducing latency and improving performance1. Edge Cloud can be located at various distances from the end-user, depending on the use case and the network topology2. However, the general range of distance for Edge Cloud is between 10KM and 300KM3. 10000KM, 5000KM, and 10Q0KM are too far to be considered as Edge Cloud, as they would introduce significant delays and inefficiencies in the network.

References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, slide 4 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, slide 15 3: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, slide 16