300-415 Question #221: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: vManage NMS. The vManage Network Management System (NMS) is the central graphical interface for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the entire Cisco SD-WAN fabric. It is also responsible for managing and storing software images for all network elements.

Management and Operations

Question

Which SD-WAN component allows an administrator to manage and store software images for SD-WAN network elements?

Options

AWAN Edge routers
BvSmart controllers
CvManage NMS
DvBond controllers

Explanation

The vManage Network Management System (NMS) is the central graphical interface for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the entire Cisco SD-WAN fabric. It is also responsible for managing and storing software images for all network elements.

Common mistakes.

A. WAN Edge routers are the data plane devices; they receive and run software images but do not manage or store images for other devices.
B. vSmart controllers are the control plane elements responsible for policy enforcement and routing information exchange, but they do not manage software images for the entire network.
D. vBond controllers act as the orchestrators, authenticating devices and facilitating initial connections, but they do not manage or store software images for the network.

Concept tested. Cisco SD-WAN Component Roles - vManage

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/sdwan/configuration/sdwan-xe-gs-book/sdwan-controller-deployment.html#concept_g5r_g2j_vnb

Topics

#vManage NMS#Software image management#SD-WAN components#Network management

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