200-901 Question 140
Select 3Your company is managing a large-scale network with hundreds of devices distributed across multiple locations. The team is considering whether to use a controller-level management approach or continue with device-level management. Which of the following benefits apply specifically to a controller-level management approach in this scenario?
- A
Centralized configuration and policy management for all devices
- B
Direct CLI access to individual devices for granular control
- C
Simplified network-wide updates and changes
- D
Enhanced scalability for managing large and distributed networks
- E
Increased reliance on manual configurations for each device
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
Controller-level management is ideal for large-scale networks as it provides centralized management, scalability, and simplified updates, making it efficient for managing distributed environments. In contrast, device-level management involves manual configurations and direct CLI access, which can become cumbersome and error-prone as the network size grows.
- A. Correct.
Correct. Controller-level management allows centralized configuration and policy management, enabling administrators to manage all devices from a single interface.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Direct CLI access to individual devices is a characteristic of device-level management, not controller-level management.
- C. Correct.
Correct. Controller-level management simplifies network-wide updates by pushing configurations and policies to all devices from the centralized controller.
- D. Correct.
Correct. Controller-level management is better suited for scalability as it can handle the management of large, distributed networks more efficiently compared to device-level management.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Increased reliance on manual configurations is a limitation of device-level management, not a benefit of controller-level management.