Please select ONE of the discussion topics below and answer them in this Discussion Thread. Your initial posts should be at least 150 words of original student work (citations, references, quotes, and other content not created by the student is not included in the word count), follow APA format, and be supported by additional research. Do not use direct quotes unless absolutely necessary; instead, paraphrase the ideas and include citations and references.
Review other student posts and respond to at least two posts providing additional details, enhancements, and substance. For your responses, please select a topic different from your initial post. The answers should be at least 15-20 words long and do not require formal APA citations or references. All interactions must be relevant to the topic being discussed and show a reasoned approach to the discussion. If possible, include information from the text and other sources to make your point.
After reading the Cisco week 8 modules, respond to one of the following questions:
Module 13. Network Virtualization
- Describe controller-based and software-defined architectures (overlay, underlay, and fabric) (Separation of control plane and data plane, North-bound and south-bound APIs)
- Explain virtualization fundamentals (server virtualization, containers, and VRFs)
Module 14. Network Automation
- Explain how automation impacts network management. Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking.
Review other student posts and respond to at least two student posts providing additional details, enhancements, and substance.