300-435 Question 125
Select 3You are setting up a new branch office and need to provision multiple Cisco devices from scratch. To speed up deployment and ensure consistency, you decide to use a Day 0 provisioning method. Which of the following options are valid methods for Day 0 provisioning in Cisco Enterprise Solutions?
- A
Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
- B
Manual CLI-based configuration
- C
Cisco Plug-and-Play (PnP)
- D
Configuration via REST APIs
- E
Bootstrap configuration using DHCP options
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
Day 0 provisioning methods are designed to automate the initial setup of devices to reduce manual effort and ensure consistency. Valid methods include Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Cisco Plug-and-Play (PnP), and bootstrap configurations using DHCP options. These methods enable automated deployment workflows, making them ideal for large-scale or remote deployments. Manual CLI-based configuration and REST APIs are not considered valid Day 0 methods due to their manual or Day 1+ operational nature.
- A. Correct.
Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) is a valid Day 0 provisioning method that allows devices to be provisioned automatically without manual intervention.
- B. Incorrect.
Manual CLI-based configuration is not considered a Day 0 provisioning method as it requires manual input and lacks automation, which defeats the purpose of Day 0 automation.
- C. Correct.
Cisco Plug-and-Play (PnP) is a valid Day 0 provisioning method that automates the deployment of devices, reducing setup time.
- D. Incorrect.
Configuration via REST APIs is typically used for Day 1+ operations and not for initial Day 0 provisioning.
- E. Correct.
Bootstrap configuration using DHCP options is a valid Day 0 provisioning method as it uses DHCP to provide initial configuration or pointers to configuration files.