300-415 Question 319
Select 3You are tasked with upgrading the software images of multiple Cisco SD-WAN devices in your network. Using vManage, what steps must be taken to ensure a successful software upgrade across all devices?
- A
Upload the new software image to the vManage repository.
- B
Verify device compatibility with the new software version.
- C
Schedule the upgrade during peak business hours to ensure immediate feedback.
- D
Use the vManage Maintenance > Software Upgrade section to push the new image to devices.
- E
Manually reboot each device after the software upgrade is completed.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
To upgrade software images using vManage, you must first upload the new image to the vManage repository. Next, verify the compatibility of the devices to avoid upgrade failures. Finally, use the vManage Maintenance > Software Upgrade section to push the image to the devices. Scheduling upgrades during maintenance windows ensures minimal disruption. Manual reboots are typically unnecessary as vManage handles device reboots automatically if required.
- A. Correct.
Uploading the new software image to the vManage repository is a required step to make the image available for deployment to devices.
- B. Correct.
Verifying device compatibility ensures that the devices can support the new software version, preventing failures during the upgrade.
- C. Incorrect.
Scheduling the upgrade during peak business hours is not recommended as it can disrupt network operations. Upgrades should generally be scheduled during maintenance windows.
- D. Correct.
The vManage Maintenance > Software Upgrade section is used to manage and push software upgrades to devices in a centralized manner.
- E. Incorrect.
Devices are automatically rebooted by the vManage system post-upgrade if required. Manual reboots are generally not necessary unless there is a specific issue.