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Select 2An enterprise is looking to deploy Cisco DNA Center to simplify network operations and improve network visibility. They want to utilize Cisco DNA Center's capabilities for proactive network monitoring, automating device configurations, and identifying application performance issues. Which of the following features of Cisco DNA Center would directly address their requirements?
- A
Assurance for network monitoring and insights
- B
Network Data Platform for historical data analysis
- C
Path Trace for end-to-end packet flow visualization
- D
Automation workflows for device configuration and management
- E
Wireless heatmaps for radio frequency (RF) coverage analysis
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Correct answers: A, D
Explanation
The enterprise's requirements include proactive network monitoring, automation of device configurations, and application performance insights. Cisco DNA Center's Assurance feature directly addresses proactive monitoring by providing real-time and AI-driven insights. Automation workflows simplify device configuration and management, fulfilling the automation requirement. Other features, while useful, do not align directly with the described needs.
- A. Correct.
Assurance provides proactive monitoring, insights, and AI-driven recommendations to improve network visibility and health, addressing the need for proactive network monitoring.
- B. Incorrect.
The Network Data Platform is used for collecting and analyzing data but does not directly enable proactive monitoring or automation for device configurations.
- C. Incorrect.
Path Trace is useful for troubleshooting specific end-to-end packet flows but does not directly address their requirements for proactive monitoring or device configuration automation.
- D. Correct.
Automation workflows in Cisco DNA Center enable streamlined, scalable device configuration and management, which aligns with the requirement to automate device configurations.
- E. Incorrect.
Wireless heatmaps provide RF coverage analysis, which is useful for wireless optimization but not directly relevant to the requirements described in the scenario.