300-435 Question 282
Single answerAn organization is using Cisco Meraki to manage its network infrastructure. The IT team wants to automate the onboarding of new devices to their Meraki network and ensure that the correct network policies are applied. Which API endpoint should the team use to achieve this automation?
- A
POST /networks/{networkId}/devices/claim
- B
GET /organizations/{organizationId}/devices
- C
DELETE /networks/{networkId}/devices/{serial}
- D
PUT /networks/{networkId}/trafficShaping/rules
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The 'POST /networks/{networkId}/devices/claim' API endpoint is specifically designed to claim (onboard) devices to a Meraki network. This is a crucial step in automating device onboarding and applying network policies. Other endpoints listed are either for retrieving information or configuration management unrelated to device onboarding.
- A. Correct.
This endpoint allows adding devices to a specific Meraki network, which is essential for onboarding. It supports automation of device claiming.
- B. Incorrect.
This endpoint retrieves a list of devices within an organization but does not facilitate onboarding or automation of new devices.
- C. Incorrect.
This endpoint is used to remove a device from a network and is unrelated to onboarding new devices.
- D. Incorrect.
This endpoint is used for updating traffic shaping rules on a network, which is unrelated to device onboarding.