300-435 Question 286
Select 3A retail company is evaluating Cisco Meraki to simplify the management of their distributed branch network. They require centralized visibility, automated provisioning of devices, and network analytics to troubleshoot and optimize performance. Which Cisco Meraki features align with their requirements?
- A
Centralized dashboard for network management
- B
CLI-based configuration for advanced customization
- C
Zero-touch provisioning for devices
- D
Built-in network analytics and reporting
- E
Integration with third-party SD-WAN solutions
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
Cisco Meraki is well-suited for distributed networks like those in retail environments. Its centralized dashboard simplifies management, zero-touch provisioning streamlines device deployment, and built-in analytics provide valuable insights for performance optimization. These features directly meet the requirements described in the scenario.
- A. Correct.
The Cisco Meraki dashboard provides centralized visibility and management for all devices in the network, making it ideal for distributed environments.
- B. Incorrect.
Cisco Meraki is designed with a GUI-based approach and does not rely on CLI for configuration, which makes it simpler to use but less applicable for CLI customization.
- C. Correct.
Zero-touch provisioning is a key feature of Cisco Meraki, allowing devices to be configured and deployed without manual intervention.
- D. Correct.
Cisco Meraki includes built-in network analytics and reporting, offering insights into network performance and enabling proactive troubleshooting and optimization.
- E. Incorrect.
While Cisco Meraki has its own SD-WAN capabilities, its integration with third-party SD-WAN solutions is not a core feature and falls outside the primary capabilities described in the scenario.