350-401 Question 22
Single answerAn enterprise wants to deploy a wireless network across multiple branch offices. Each branch office requires local management capabilities without depending on a centralized controller while still maintaining some level of unified management from a central location. Which wireless deployment model best meets these requirements?
- A
Centralized deployment model
- B
Distributed deployment model
- C
Controller-less deployment model
- D
Cloud-based deployment model
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The distributed deployment model is ideal for organizations with multiple branch offices that require local management capabilities at each site while still allowing centralized oversight. This model enables each branch to function independently in case of network disruptions to the central management system.
- A. Incorrect.
The centralized deployment model relies on a central wireless LAN controller (WLC) to manage all access points, making it unsuitable for scenarios where local management is required at branch offices.
- B. Correct.
The distributed deployment model allows access points at each branch office to have local management capabilities while still being manageable centrally. This makes it the best choice for the scenario described.
- C. Incorrect.
The controller-less deployment model is typically used for small-scale networks where no centralized or distributed management is required. It does not meet the need for unified management across branches.
- D. Incorrect.
The cloud-based deployment model enables centralized management using the cloud but does not inherently support local management capabilities at each site, which is a requirement in this scenario.