300-415 Question 74
Select 3An enterprise is deploying Cisco SD-WAN controllers in a cloud-hosted deployment model. Which of the following considerations are true about this type of deployment?
- A
The Cisco SD-WAN controllers are hosted and managed by Cisco in a public cloud environment.
- B
The enterprise is responsible for deploying the controllers on their own private cloud infrastructure.
- C
The controllers are automatically updated and maintained by Cisco, reducing operational overhead for the enterprise.
- D
The enterprise must configure connectivity between their on-premises devices and the cloud-hosted controllers.
- E
The enterprise is required to directly manage the underlying hardware for the Cisco SD-WAN controllers.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
In a cloud-hosted deployment model for Cisco SD-WAN, the controllers are hosted and managed by Cisco in a public cloud environment, which reduces the enterprise's operational burden. Cisco handles updates and maintenance, while the enterprise is responsible for ensuring proper connectivity between their network devices and the controllers. This model eliminates the need for the enterprise to manage the hardware or deploy controllers in their private cloud.
- A. Correct.
Correct: In a cloud-hosted deployment model, Cisco hosts and manages the SD-WAN controllers in a public cloud environment, such as AWS or Azure.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: In a cloud-hosted deployment, the controllers are managed by Cisco, not the enterprise, and are not deployed on private cloud infrastructure.
- C. Correct.
Correct: One of the benefits of a cloud-hosted deployment is that Cisco takes care of updates and maintenance for the controllers, reducing operational tasks for the enterprise.
- D. Correct.
Correct: Enterprises still need to configure connectivity between their on-premises devices (e.g., SD-WAN edges) and the cloud-hosted controllers to ensure proper communication.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: In a cloud-hosted deployment, the enterprise does not manage the underlying hardware, as this is handled by Cisco.