300-415 Question 167
Select 2A network administrator is implementing a Cisco SD-WAN solution and needs to simplify the deployment of multiple branch sites with consistent configurations. The administrator wants to reuse configuration elements such as interface settings, security policies, and device-specific parameters across multiple devices. Which combination of tools within the vManage GUI should the administrator use to achieve this efficiently?
- A
Configuration groups
- B
Feature templates
- C
Device templates
- D
Policy builder
- E
CLI templates
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Correct answers: B, C
Explanation
In Cisco SD-WAN, feature templates are used to define reusable configuration elements, such as interface and routing settings, while device templates aggregate these feature templates for deployment to specific devices. This combination allows for consistent and scalable configuration across multiple sites, which is crucial for efficient SD-WAN deployment.
- A. Incorrect.
Configuration groups are not a direct tool in the Cisco SD-WAN solution. Instead, 'feature templates' and 'device templates' are used to apply configurations.
- B. Correct.
Feature templates are used to define reusable configuration elements, such as interface settings or security policies, which can be applied to multiple devices.
- C. Correct.
Device templates are used to combine feature templates and apply them to specific devices, ensuring consistent configurations across sites.
- D. Incorrect.
Policy builder is used for defining centralized and localized policies, such as traffic engineering or access control rules, but it is not directly used for configuring device settings.
- E. Incorrect.
CLI templates allow custom configurations via CLI commands, but this approach is less scalable and efficient compared to feature and device templates for large deployments.