300-415 Question 308
Select 4A network administrator is configuring authentication for a Cisco SD-WAN solution to ensure secure communication between vManage, vBond, and vSmart controllers. They also want to monitor the health status of the devices and generate reports for compliance. Which of the following configurations and tools should be implemented to achieve this?
- A
Enable certificate-based authentication between the controllers and edge devices.
- B
Use SNMP to monitor device health and generate alerts.
- C
Configure Syslog on all devices to collect logs for reporting.
- D
Use CLI commands only for monitoring and avoid GUI-based tools like vManage.
- E
Integrate the vManage dashboard with third-party monitoring tools for enhanced reporting.
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Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Explanation
In a Cisco SD-WAN solution, authentication, monitoring, and reporting are critical components for secure and efficient operation. Certificate-based authentication ensures secure communication between controllers and edge devices. Monitoring device health can be achieved using SNMP, while Syslog collects logs for reporting. Additionally, integrating vManage with third-party tools enhances reporting capabilities. CLI commands are useful but should not be the sole method for monitoring in an SD-WAN deployment.
- A. Correct.
Certificate-based authentication ensures secure communication between SD-WAN components, which is critical for the solution.
- B. Correct.
SNMP is a standard protocol used to monitor device health, track metrics, and generate alerts.
- C. Correct.
Syslog is a widely used method to collect logs from devices, which can be leveraged for reporting and troubleshooting.
- D. Incorrect.
While CLI commands can be used for monitoring, relying solely on CLI and avoiding GUI tools like vManage is not efficient or recommended in a Cisco SD-WAN environment.
- E. Correct.
Integrating vManage with third-party monitoring tools enhances reporting capabilities and provides a comprehensive view of network performance.