300-435 Question 113
Single answerA network engineer is tasked with automating a network monitoring solution using Cisco DNA Center. The requirement is to collect interface statistics every 10 minutes and send the data to an external server for analysis. Which configuration approach best ensures the periodic collection of data?
- A
Configure a webhook in Cisco DNA Center that triggers every 10 minutes to send data to the external server.
- B
Set up a periodic task in Cisco DNA Center using the API to collect and push data every 10 minutes.
- C
Use the Cisco DNA Center GUI to create a recurring report that exports data to the external server every 10 minutes.
- D
Schedule a cron job on the external server to request data from Cisco DNA Center every 10 minutes.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Cisco DNA Center API supports the creation of tasks with a defined cadence to automate processes such as data collection. This approach is most suitable for ensuring periodic data collection and aligns with the automation capabilities of Cisco DNA Center. Other options either rely on event-based triggers, external systems, or lack the required functionality for the specified interval.
- A. Incorrect.
Webhooks in Cisco DNA Center are triggered by specific events and are not designed for periodic or scheduled data collection.
- B. Correct.
Using the API to configure a periodic task in Cisco DNA Center aligns with the requirement to automate and schedule data collection at a specific cadence.
- C. Incorrect.
Cisco DNA Center GUI does not support creating recurring reports at such a granular interval like every 10 minutes.
- D. Incorrect.
While a cron job could schedule requests to Cisco DNA Center, it is not a native feature of Cisco DNA Center and relies on external systems, which may not meet the automation requirement.