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Which feature allows firewall ACLs to be configured automatically when new endpoints are attached to EPG?

The correct answer is D. Dynamic endpoint attach. Dynamic endpoint attach in Cisco ACI automatically provisions network policies, including firewall ACLs, when new endpoints are connected to an Endpoint Group (EPG), simplifying network configuration and ensuring consistent policy enforcement.

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Question

Which feature allows firewall ACLs to be configured automatically when new endpoints are attached to EPG?

Options

  • AARP Gleaning
  • BNetwork-stitching
  • CHardware Proxy
  • DDynamic endpoint attach

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    88% (30)

Why each option

Dynamic endpoint attach in Cisco ACI automatically provisions network policies, including firewall ACLs, when new endpoints are connected to an Endpoint Group (EPG), simplifying network configuration and ensuring consistent policy enforcement.

AARP Gleaning

ARP Gleaning is a mechanism for learning endpoint MAC and IP addresses by passively monitoring ARP traffic, not for automatically configuring firewall ACLs.

BNetwork-stitching

Network-stitching is a general term that might refer to connecting networks, but it's not a specific ACI feature for automated ACL configuration based on endpoint attachment.

CHardware Proxy

Hardware Proxy in ACI refers to the function of spine switches in handling unknown unicast, broadcast, and multicast traffic, and is not directly related to dynamic ACL configuration for new endpoints.

DDynamic endpoint attachCorrect

Dynamic endpoint attach (or dynamic endpoint learning) in Cisco ACI is a core feature where the ACI fabric automatically detects when a new endpoint (such as a VM or bare-metal server) connects to an Endpoint Group (EPG). Upon detection, ACI automatically applies the pre-defined network policies associated with that EPG, including security policies like firewall ACLs, without manual intervention. This automation ensures consistent policy application and reduces configuration errors as endpoints move or are added.

Concept tested: ACI dynamic endpoint policy application

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/data-center-virtualization/application-centric-infrastructure/white-paper-c11-736932.html

Topics

#ACI EPG#Dynamic endpoint attach#Policy automation#Firewall ACLs

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