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Which Cisco SD-WAN component the initial communication between WAN Edge devices to join the fabric?
The correct answer is D. vBond Orchestrator. The vBond Orchestrator is the initial point of contact for WAN Edge devices when joining the SD-WAN fabric, facilitating authentication and discovery of controllers.
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- AWAN Edge Router
- BvSmart Controller
- CvManage
- DvBond Orchestrator
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The vBond Orchestrator is the initial point of contact for WAN Edge devices when joining the SD-WAN fabric, facilitating authentication and discovery of controllers.
A WAN Edge Router is an endpoint in the fabric; it initiates communication *with* vBond to join, but doesn't orchestrate others.
The vSmart Controller is responsible for distributing route and policy information after devices have joined the fabric, not for initial device orchestration.
vManage is the centralized management system for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting, not for initial device orchestration and discovery.
The vBond Orchestrator acts as the single point of authentication for all SD-WAN components, including WAN Edge devices, when they first attempt to join the overlay fabric. It helps WAN Edge devices discover the vManage and vSmart controllers, facilitating the initial secure communication required to establish tunnels and integrate into the SD-WAN solution.
Concept tested: Cisco SD-WAN vBond role
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/sdwan/configuration/sdwan-xe-gs-book/m-introduction-chapter.html#_Toc2227180
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