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Which descriptions of the management VRF is true?

The correct answer is A. It supports static routing only. The management VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) is a dedicated and isolated routing instance within Cisco devices for out-of-band management traffic. Its primary characteristic is the support for only static routing, which simplifies its configuration and enhances security.

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Question

Which descriptions of the management VRF is true?

Options

  • AIt supports static routing only
  • BIt is created by a user.
  • CIt requires a LAN Enterprise Service Package license
  • DIt is equivalent to a global routing table in Cisco IOS

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    87% (33)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The management VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) is a dedicated and isolated routing instance within Cisco devices for out-of-band management traffic. Its primary characteristic is the support for only static routing, which simplifies its configuration and enhances security.

AIt supports static routing onlyCorrect

The management VRF is specifically designed for secure and simple out-of-band management, and consequently, it typically supports only static routing configurations to avoid complex routing protocols and minimize the attack surface.

BIt is created by a user.

The management VRF is a system-level component that is typically pre-created and integral to the device's architecture, not something a user creates or deletes.

CIt requires a LAN Enterprise Service Package license

The basic functionality of the management VRF, including static routing support, is usually a core feature and does not require a specific, additional license like a LAN Enterprise Service Package.

DIt is equivalent to a global routing table in Cisco IOS

The management VRF is distinct and separate from the global routing table, providing an isolated routing context specifically for management traffic, rather than being an equivalent to the global table.

Concept tested: Cisco Management VRF characteristics

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/dcn/nx-os/nexus9000/102x/system-mgmt/cisco-nexus9000-nx-os-system-management-config-guide-102x/m-management-vrf.html

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#management VRF#VRF#static routing

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