Which two configuration options can only be enabled on distributed switches?

Port Mirroring and NetFlow are configuration options that can only be enabled on distributed switches in VMware environments.

Port Mirroring allows you to capture traffic from a specific port or a group of ports and send it to a monitoring destination. This feature is essential for network analysis and troubleshooting, enabling administrators to capture and analyze network traffic flowing through the virtual switch. This capability is exclusive to distributed switches because it operates at a more advanced level of abstraction and allows for centralized management of monitoring configurations across multiple hosts.

NetFlow, on the other hand, provides detailed information about the traffic patterns flowing through your distributed switch. It allows for better visibility and analytics of network traffic, providing insights into bandwidth usage, and identifying potential bottlenecks. Just like Port Mirroring, NetFlow operates across all associated hosts, which is a core function of distributed switches that manage networking in a virtualized environment.

While VLAN IDs, NIC Teaming, and Load Balancing can be configured on both standard and distributed switches, they do not possess the centralized functionalities that enhance monitoring and analysis provided by Port Mirroring and NetFlow. Understanding the distinctions between these capabilities is crucial for effective network management in a VMware virtual environment.