What are two improvements provided by automation for network management in an SDN environment? (Choose two)

While data collection and analysis are crucial for automation, they are foundational tasks that automation utilizes, rather than being the direct *improvements provided by automation* itself.

Automation in SDN environments, when combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI), can analyze network designs and configurations to identify and prevent potential design failures proactively, enhancing network resilience and stability.

While machine learning can reduce error rates in automated troubleshooting, the identification and prevention of design failures (B) and the leveraging of APIs for multi-tool integration (E) represent broader and more fundamental architectural improvements in SDN.

Onboarding new devices with minimal effort is a significant benefit of automation, but the question asks for two specific improvements, and B and E represent more architectural and intelligence-driven advancements distinct to SDN automation.

SDN architectures heavily rely on APIs, and proprietary Cisco APIs allow for seamless integration with various network management tools, enabling end-to-end automation and orchestration across the network.