HPE ATP Hybrid Cloud (HPE0-V25) Practice Exam

In a scenario where a customer seeks to simplify the management of their networking infrastructure using identical Aruba OS-CX switches, recommending the Aruba Switching Framework (VSF) is particularly beneficial for synchronizing configurations. VSF creates a virtual switch by linking multiple physical switches, allowing them to function as a single logical device. This not only simplifies management but also enhances resilience and scalability.

With VSF, configuration changes can be applied at the virtual switch level, ensuring consistent settings across all connected switches. This central management capability significantly reduces the complexity associated with maintaining identical configurations on each individual switch. Additionally, any software upgrades or changes to configuration can be handled more efficiently since they propagate across the virtual switch.

The other options do not provide the same level of centralized management or configuration efficiency. For instance, Aruba Virtual Switching Extension is primarily about extending a virtual switch environment over longer distances rather than synchronizing configurations. Out of Band Management refers to managing network devices via a dedicated management network, which does not inherently provide the synchronization capabilities needed in this context. Virtual Routing and Forwarding focuses on allowing multiple routing tables on the same switch but does not address configuration synchronization directly.

Overall, choosing the Aruba Switching Framework (VSF) aligns perfectly with the customer's goal of simplifying network management while