100-150 Question 232
Select 4A network administrator wants to collect data about several network devices in their infrastructure to monitor performance and troubleshoot issues. Which of the following methods can be used to access and collect this data?
- A
Using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to retrieve device metrics
- B
Accessing the device's web-based GUI to view performance statistics
- C
Using ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) to retrieve detailed configuration data
- D
Enabling Syslog on the device to collect logs about events and errors
- E
Running CLI commands via SSH to gather detailed device information
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Correct answers: A, B, D, E
Explanation
Accessing and collecting data about network devices can be done using various methods, including SNMP for performance metrics, web-based GUIs for ease of access, Syslog for event logging, and SSH for detailed command-line interactions. ICMP, however, is limited to basic network diagnostics and does not provide detailed device data.
- A. Correct.
SNMP is a widely used protocol for monitoring and managing network devices. It allows administrators to retrieve metrics such as bandwidth usage, CPU utilization, and more.
- B. Correct.
Many network devices offer a web-based GUI where administrators can access performance statistics and manage the device.
- C. Incorrect.
ICMP is primarily used for network diagnostics (e.g., ping and traceroute) and does not provide detailed configuration or performance data.
- D. Correct.
Syslog is a standard logging protocol that allows devices to send event and error logs to a centralized server, aiding in troubleshooting.
- E. Correct.
SSH allows secure remote access to a device's CLI, where administrators can run commands to view detailed configuration and operational data.