300-415 Question 299
Single answerAn enterprise is using Cisco SD-WAN to optimize application performance across its branches. They plan to integrate Cisco WAAS with AppNav to enhance WAN optimization for specific data flows. Which of the following is a requirement for successfully implementing AppNav with Cisco SD-WAN?
- A
AppNav Controller must be deployed at every branch location.
- B
AppNav-enabled Cisco WAAS devices must be registered with vManage for policy configuration.
- C
The data flows requiring optimization must be explicitly defined in the AppNav policy.
- D
AppNav Controllers must operate in conjunction with SD-WAN Edge devices to intercept and optimize traffic.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
To integrate Cisco WAAS with AppNav effectively, policies must explicitly define the data flows that require optimization. This ensures that only the intended traffic is intercepted and optimized by the AppNav-enabled WAAS infrastructure, avoiding unnecessary processing and maximizing efficiency.
- A. Incorrect.
Incorrect. AppNav Controllers are typically centralized and not deployed at every branch. This approach would negate the centralized optimization benefits of AppNav.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. AppNav-enabled WAAS devices are managed via the AppNav Management Console, not directly through Cisco SD-WAN vManage.
- C. Correct.
Correct. AppNav requires explicit policies to define which data flows will be intercepted and optimized, ensuring targeted WAN optimization.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. While AppNav Controllers interact with traffic, they do not directly depend on SD-WAN Edge devices for their operation.