300-420 Question 178
Single answerA company is deploying Cisco SD-WAN and wants to connect its branch offices to the SD-WAN fabric. The branch offices have limited IT resources, and the company requires a solution that simplifies edge device management while maintaining secure connectivity. Which customer edge deployment option best suits this scenario?
- A
Deploying a cloud-based vEdge router at each branch office
- B
Using a hardware vEdge router at each branch office
- C
Deploying Cisco ISR routers with SD-WAN capabilities at each branch office
- D
Leveraging Cisco vManage to serve as the customer edge for branch offices
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Cisco ISR routers with SD-WAN capabilities are an ideal choice for branch offices with limited IT resources. They provide integrated SD-WAN functionality, secure connectivity, and can be easily managed through Cisco vManage, meeting the company’s requirements for simplified management and secure operations.
- A. Incorrect.
Deploying a cloud-based vEdge router at each branch office is not feasible because the solution requires physical devices at the branch location to establish site connectivity.
- B. Incorrect.
Using a hardware vEdge router at each branch office is an option, but it does not simplify edge device management as much as other solutions like ISR routers with integrated SD-WAN capabilities.
- C. Correct.
Deploying Cisco ISR routers with SD-WAN capabilities at each branch office is the best choice as it simplifies management, integrates SD-WAN features, and provides secure connectivity suitable for branches with limited IT resources.
- D. Incorrect.
Cisco vManage is a centralized management platform for SD-WAN but cannot serve as the customer edge at branch offices.