300-415 Question 305
Select 3A network administrator is tasked with setting up user authentication and monitoring capabilities in a Cisco SD-WAN deployment using vManage. The administrator needs to ensure that users are authenticated securely, and the system generates detailed reports about network performance and device status. Which of the following actions should the administrator take to meet these requirements?
- A
Configure local user accounts in vManage for authentication.
- B
Integrate vManage with an external AAA server using RADIUS or TACACS+.
- C
Enable SNMP monitoring on all SD-WAN devices and configure traps in vManage.
- D
Use vManage to generate Application-Aware Routing (AAR) performance reports.
- E
Enable API integration for third-party authentication and monitoring tools.
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Correct answers: B, C, D
Explanation
To meet the requirements of secure user authentication and detailed network monitoring, the administrator should integrate vManage with an external AAA server (e.g., RADIUS or TACACS+) for centralized authentication. Additionally, enabling SNMP monitoring and using vManage's built-in reporting tools like Application-Aware Routing (AAR) reports ensures comprehensive monitoring and performance insights. Local accounts and API integration are either less secure or unnecessary in this context.
- A. Incorrect.
Local user accounts in vManage can provide basic authentication, but they are not the most secure method for a scalable enterprise environment.
- B. Correct.
Integrating vManage with an external AAA server using RADIUS or TACACS+ ensures secure and centralized user authentication, suitable for enterprise environments.
- C. Correct.
Enabling SNMP monitoring on SD-WAN devices allows vManage to collect device status and performance data, which is critical for network monitoring and reporting.
- D. Correct.
vManage provides Application-Aware Routing (AAR) performance reports, which help monitor and analyze the performance of traffic flows across the SD-WAN fabric.
- E. Incorrect.
API integration is not directly required for authentication or monitoring in this scenario, as vManage provides native features for these functionalities.