3.2 DESCRIBE the capabilities of Cisco network management platforms and APIs

Question 1

A cloud based solution that comprises a portfolio of wireless, switching, security and video surveillance

Answer 1

Cisco Meraki

Question 2

Control of content and authentication a user interacts with when connecting to a Meraki wireless network

Answer 2

Captive Portal API (Meraki)

Question 3

Utilizes Meraki wireless smart devices and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) functionality to provide estimated geolocation and behavior analytics of users

Answer 3

Scanning API (Meraki)

Question 4

Meraki onboard processor and architectures allow for machine learning workloads which object detection, classification and tracking become available to applications using REST and MQTT

Answer 4

MV Sense Camera API (Meraki)

Question 5

Provides endpoints and resources for configuration, management and automation of the Meraki cloud platform

Answer 5

Dashboard API (Meraki)

Question 6

Accelerates and simplifies enterprise network operations using intent-based networking where administrators map defined business intents to configurations from a central SDN controller

Answer 6

Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) Center

Question 7

A northbound REST API which simplifies workflows and consolidates multiple network interactions such as QoS policy, software image management, operating system updates, wireless provisioning, and more

Answer 7

Intent API (DNA Center)

Question 8

Publishes network data, events and notifications to external systems based on flagged network events and suggested remedies

Answer 8

Integration API (DNA Center)

Question 9

A SDN-based solution for data center deployment, management and monitoring which utilizes a single point of automation known as the APIC

Answer 9

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)

Question 10

Exposed via a northbound REST interface which allows for automation and management of Cisco ACI fabric, policy enforcement and health monitoring

Answer 10

Cisco APIC (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller)

Question 11

Manages Cisco Nexus switches using the APIC and communicating via the OpFlex protocol, exposed as a southbound interface

Answer 11

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)

Question 12

The APIC stores a logical model of ____ fabric, then renders the fabric into a concrete model which is stored and run on physical infrastructure

Answer 12

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)

Question 13

A cloud-first architecture for deploying WAN connectivity which lowers the cost of devices and provides faster network convergence

Answer 13

Cisco SD-WAN

Question 14

Includes a Control Plane where its protocols and features determine how traffic is forwarded, and a Data Plane which uses its protocols and features to forward traffic as quickly as possible to the destination

Answer 14

Cisco SD-WAN

Question 15

Enables end-to-end deployment of multivendor physical and virtual infrastructure

Answer 15

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 16

Uses NETCONF and YANG data models to manage the network via a single user interface API

Answer 16

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 17

The Service Manager component provides administrators an interface to define services implemented in the network

Answer 17

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 18

Includes a Device Manager component which handles device configuration on the network

Answer 18

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 19

A Mapping Logic component manages the correspondence between service and data models

Answer 19

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 20

Uses a CDB (Configuration Database) to sync with and contain service and device configurations on the network

Answer 20

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 21

Contains a backbone element known as the Core Engine to handle transactions, high-availability, replication, upgrades and downgrades, role-based access control and rollback management

Answer 21

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 22

A FASTMAP algorithm is responsible for dynamically reacting to and adjusting the configuration of devices in the network

Answer 22

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 23

Uses FASTMAP to calculate device changes when a service model is pushed to the network; Service dry-run

Answer 23

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 24

Uses FASTMAP to verify service configuration is in sync with live device configuration, preventing configuration drift; Service check-sync

Answer 24

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 25

Uses FASTMAP to redeploy device configurations, restoring service on a network; Service re-deploy

Answer 25

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 26

Models native CLIs to YANG via custom or included NEDs (Network Element Drivers) for devices that do not support NETCONF/YANG

Answer 26

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)

Question 27

Northbound interfaces including NETCONF and SNMP for monitoring, NETCONF, RESTCONF AND JSON/RPC for automation, and a CLI and web GUI are included.

Answer 27

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator)