300-420 Question 263
Select 4A company is designing a network management solution for its enterprise network. The network includes a mix of on-premises and cloud-based devices. The company wants to ensure efficient monitoring, fault detection, and performance analysis while minimizing manual configuration efforts. Which combination of network management techniques should the company implement?
- A
Leverage SNMP for device monitoring and fault management
- B
Implement a centralized network controller with APIs for automation
- C
Enable NetFlow or IPFIX for traffic flow analysis
- D
Only use CLI-based manual configuration for all devices
- E
Deploy Syslog for logging and event correlation
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Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Explanation
Designing an effective network management solution involves combining multiple tools and techniques tailored to specific needs. SNMP, NetFlow/IPFIX, Syslog, and centralized controllers with APIs work together to provide comprehensive monitoring, fault detection, performance analysis, and automation. Relying solely on manual CLI configuration is inefficient and does not align with modern network management practices.
- A. Correct.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a standard protocol for monitoring and managing devices on IP networks, making it essential for fault detection and performance management.
- B. Correct.
A centralized network controller with APIs allows automation and orchestration, reducing manual efforts and improving management efficiency.
- C. Correct.
NetFlow or IPFIX provides valuable insights into traffic flows within the network, aiding in performance analysis and anomaly detection.
- D. Incorrect.
Using CLI-based manual configuration for all devices is not scalable or efficient for a large enterprise network and contradicts the goal of minimizing manual efforts.
- E. Correct.
Syslog is a critical tool for collecting logs and correlating events across the network, helping to enhance fault detection and troubleshooting.