300-435 Question 220
Single answerYou are tasked with automating the discovery of devices in your enterprise network to generate an inventory list. To achieve this, you decide to use Cisco's APIs. Which API would be the most appropriate for discovering network devices and retrieving their details in a Cisco DNA Center environment?
- A
Cisco DNA Center Intent API
- B
Cisco Meraki Dashboard API
- C
Cisco SD-WAN vManage API
- D
Cisco IOS XE RESTCONF API
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Cisco DNA Center Intent API is the correct choice for discovering network devices and retrieving their details programmatically in a Cisco DNA Center environment. It provides robust functionality for inventory management and simplifies automation tasks. Other APIs mentioned are either specific to different platforms or have limited scope for device discovery in this context.
- A. Correct.
The Cisco DNA Center Intent API is specifically designed for tasks like network discovery and inventory management within the Cisco DNA Center environment. It allows you to programmatically retrieve device information and streamline network management processes.
- B. Incorrect.
The Cisco Meraki Dashboard API is used for managing Meraki devices and networks. While it supports device management, it is not applicable to a Cisco DNA Center environment.
- C. Incorrect.
The Cisco SD-WAN vManage API is used for managing SD-WAN devices and configurations, which is unrelated to general network discovery in a Cisco DNA Center environment.
- D. Incorrect.
The Cisco IOS XE RESTCONF API is a protocol used to interact directly with individual Cisco IOS XE devices. While it can retrieve device details, it is not suited for discovering multiple devices in an enterprise network via Cisco DNA Center.