200-901 Question 70
Single answerA developer is tasked with automating device provisioning in Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM) to manage large-scale deployments. They plan to use the AXL API to retrieve device details and the UDS API to allow end-users to look up their own device information. Which of the following statements about AXL and UDS is correct?
- A
AXL is used for administrative tasks such as provisioning, while UDS is designed for end-user services like directory lookups.
- B
UDS is used for device provisioning, while AXL is designed to query user details.
- C
AXL and UDS are interchangeable APIs that serve the same purpose in CUCM.
- D
UDS is primarily used for administrative tasks, while AXL focuses on user authentication and authorization.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
AXL (Administrative XML) API is intended for administrative automation tasks, such as managing devices, users, and configurations in CUCM. On the other hand, UDS (User Data Services) API is designed for end-user services, such as enabling users to query their own device information or perform directory lookups. Understanding the distinct roles of AXL and UDS is essential when automating Cisco Unified Communications Manager tasks.
- A. Correct.
This is correct. AXL (Administrative XML) is designed for administrative tasks such as provisioning, configuration, and management, while UDS (User Data Services) is designed for end-user services such as directory lookups and device information retrieval.
- B. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. UDS is not used for device provisioning; it is primarily used for end-user interactions like directory lookups. AXL is used for administrative tasks, including device provisioning.
- C. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. AXL and UDS serve distinct purposes in CUCM and are not interchangeable.
- D. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. UDS is not used for administrative tasks. AXL handles administrative tasks, while UDS focuses on providing end-user services like directory lookups and device queries.