1. Understanding Customer Requirements vs. Constraints
* Customer requirementsarebusiness or technical needsthat must be met within the NSX solution design.
* Constraintsare limitations (e.g., budget, hardware, personnel) that must be worked around but do not define the primary objective.
2. Why "Implementing Segmentation for Security" is the Correct Answer (A)
* Segmentation improves security posture and compliance(e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA).
* Micro-segmentation with NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW) prevents lateral movement of threats.
* It is a functional requirement, meaning the NSX solution must be designed to meet this security goal.
3. Why Other Options are Incorrect
* (B - Budget Limitation):
* Budget is a constraint, not a functional requirement.
* (C - Assumption of NSX Integration):
* Assumptions are not requirements; proper validation is needed.
* (D - Limited Personnel or Hardware):
* This is a deployment constraint, not a requirement.
4. NSX Design Considerations for Network Segmentation
* Use NSX Distributed Firewall for micro-segmentation.
* Define security groups based on workloads, users, or application tiers.
* Ensure policies are aligned with compliance frameworks.
VMware NSX 4.x Reference:
* NSX-T Security and Micro-Segmentation Best Practices
* NSX Design Considerations for Network Segmentation