Free Nokia BL0-220 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers

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

Microservices are a design principle for cloud-native applications, where each application is composed of a set of small, independent, and loosely coupled services that communicate with each other through well-defined interfaces1. Microservices have the following characteristics2:

• Microservices are chained in order to build an application, meaning that they are connected by a network and exchange messages or data to perform a specific function or task.
• Microservices are differentiated by function, meaning that each microservice has a single responsibility and performs a distinct function within the application.
• Microservices are derived from monolithic applications, meaning that they are created by breaking down a large and complex application into smaller and simpler pieces that can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.
• Microservices are scalable and resilient, meaning that they can handle variable workloads and recover from failures without affecting the whole application.

Therefore, the correct statements are A and C, while B and D are incorrect. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 2: Cloud Technologies and Features, Topic: Microservices and Containerization 2: Module by Module - Self Study Note Guide, DC2.4– Microservices and Containerization

A Network Service Descriptor (NSD) is a template that defines the characteristics and requirements of a network service, such as the number and type of virtual network functions (VNFs), the connectivity and topology between them, the scaling policies, and the service level agreements1. A NSD is defined in a catalog that is managed by the cloud orchestration layer, which is responsible for deploying, monitoring, and controlling the network services across the distributed cloud2. Therefore, cloud orchestration requires a NSD defined in a catalog, while the other options do not. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 3: Cloud Resource Planning, Topic: Network Service Descriptor Role 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, Topic: Cloud Orchestration

A Network Service Descriptor (NSD) is an integral part of network function virtualization (NFV) architecture. It describes the composition of network services, including how different network functions are chained or combined to provide a specific service. Cloud orchestration involves the automated management of various cloud computing services and resources, including networking services. It requires a comprehensive description of these services (i.e., NSD) to automate their deployment, scaling, and management effectively. NSD in a catalog would be used to define the parameters and configurations needed for the orchestrated service to be deployed in a cloud environment, making cloud orchestration the most likely context for requiring an NSD.

Containers as a Service (CaaS) is the same as the E2E Orchestrator for VMs for containers. CaaS is a cloud service model that allows users to deploy and manage containerized applications on a cloud platform. CaaS provides the necessary infrastructure, orchestration, networking, and security for running containers. The E2E Orchestrator for VMs is a Nokia solution that provides similar capabilities for virtual machines (VMs). The E2E Orchestrator for VMs enables the creation, deployment, and management of VMs on a distributed cloud platform. It also supports network slicing, security, and automation features.

References:

• Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Certification - Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 2: Cloud Technologies and Features, slide 19
• Nokia Cloud Platform, paragraph 1
• Nokia Bell Labs End-to-End 5G Certification, page 4

 Physical Network Functions (PNFs) are the traditional network functions that run on dedicated hardware appliances, such as routers, switches, firewalls, etc1. Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) are the network functions that run on virtual machines (VMs) on top of a common hardware platform, such as servers, storage, and network1. Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs) are thenetwork functions that run on containers orchestrated by Kubernetes on a cloud infrastructure1. The evolution of Network Functions reflects the trend of moving from hardware-centric to software-centric and cloud-based solutions, which offer more flexibility, scalability, and efficiency12. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 2: Cloud Technologies and Features, slide 18 2: Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification Program - Blended Learning, Section 2: Distributed Cloud Networks, slide 11

 On-Boarding of a Network Service requires both NS and NF templates. NS stands for Network Service, which is a logical grouping of network functions and resources that provide a specific functionality or service to the end user. NF stands for Network Function, which is a software component that performs a specific task or function within the network. Templates are files that describe the characteristics, requirements, and dependencies of network services and network functions. On-Boarding is the process of registering and validating network services and network functions in the cloud platform, so that they can be instantiated and managed.

References:

• Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Certification - Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 5: New Services Automation, slide 7
• Module by Module - Self Study Note Guide, DC5.1– New Services Automation, page 19

On-boarding a Network Service typically involves Network Service (NS) and Network Function (NF) templates. NS templates define the overall structure and requirements of a network service, including its composition of various NFs and their interconnections. NF templates specify the configurations for individual network functions that are part of the service. Together, they enable the automated deployment and management of complex network services in a standardized manner.

The properties related to a public cloud are for users, there is no cloud infrastructure operation and easy scaling. A public cloud is a cloud service that is offered by a third-party provider over the public internet, and is available to anyone who wants to use or purchase it1. Users of public cloud do not need to operate or maintain the cloud infrastructure, as it is the responsibility of the cloud provider2. Public cloud also offers easy scaling, as users can quickly and dynamically provision or release resources according to their needs2. Public cloud is suitable for applications that have unpredictable or variable demand, or that do not require a high level of security or customization3. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, Section 1.1: Cloud Types 2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 2: Cloud Technologies and Features, Section 2.1: Cloud Computing 3: Nokia and DISH to deploy first 5G standalone core network in the public cloud with AWS, Press Release

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud computing offering that provides users with access to a vendor's cloud-based software. Users do not install applications on their local devices. Instead, the applications reside on a remote cloud network accessed through the web or an API. Within this context, Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) is considered a form of SaaS, where the service provider manages the database's installation, maintenance, backup, and scaling needs on behalf of the customer. Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an app. PaaS can include various software components, including database management systems, and thus can be considered a subset of SaaS.

The statement that best describes cloud native operations is cloud native provides operation adaptability. Cloud native operations are based on the principles of agility, resilience, and automation, which enable the cloud to adapt to changing demands and conditions12. Cloud native is not only operational by AI, nor does it rely only on network automation. AI and automation are tools that enhance the cloud native operations, but they are not the only factors that define them12. Cloud native design does not limit scalability, but rather enables it by using microservices, containers, and orchestration12. References: 1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 4: Operating Your Cloud, slide 6 2: Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification Program - Blended Learning, Section 2: Distributed Cloud Networks, slide 16

The Core or Central Cloud covers a very large area, as it is the most centralized part of the Distributed Cloud architecture. It provides high-performance computing and storage resources for applications that do not require low latency or high bandwidth. It also hosts the management and orchestration functions for the entire Distributed Cloud network. The Core or Central Cloud is typically located in a data center or a cloud service provider’s facility12. References:

• Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Certification - Distributed Cloud Networks
• Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification Program - Courses