300-415 Question 49
Single answerAn organization is deploying Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp for SaaS to optimize application performance for its branch users accessing cloud-based SaaS applications. During the deployment, they notice inconsistent performance for some applications. What critical step should the network administrator take to ensure proper optimization using Cloud OnRamp for SaaS?
- A
Enable application-aware routing policies to steer traffic based on real-time performance metrics.
- B
Configure a dedicated MPLS circuit for all SaaS traffic to ensure consistent performance.
- C
Manually configure static routes for SaaS applications to avoid dynamic path selection.
- D
Integrate the SD-WAN controllers with the SaaS provider's APIs for real-time performance monitoring.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp for SaaS leverages application-aware routing to dynamically select the best-performing path for SaaS traffic, based on real-time performance metrics like latency, loss, and jitter. This ensures optimal application performance for end users, unlike static configurations or dedicated circuits, which may not adapt to changing network conditions.
- A. Correct.
Application-aware routing policies are essential for Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp for SaaS as they allow dynamic path selection based on real-time performance metrics, ensuring optimal traffic steering.
- B. Incorrect.
While MPLS circuits can provide reliable performance, dedicating them for all SaaS traffic is not a scalable solution and does not leverage the full capabilities of Cloud OnRamp for SaaS.
- C. Incorrect.
Static routes do not allow dynamic adaptation to real-time network conditions, which is a key feature of Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp for SaaS.
- D. Incorrect.
Integrating with SaaS provider APIs is not a required step for optimizing application performance using Cloud OnRamp for SaaS, though it may be beneficial for advanced monitoring.