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What are two characteristics of a migration from an IP-VPN service to a Cisco SD-WAN architecture? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is C. increased scalability D. centralized application policies. A migration to Cisco SD-WAN from IP-VPN offers increased scalability for adding new sites and centralized application policies for consistent management.

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Question

What are two characteristics of a migration from an IP-VPN service to a Cisco SD-WAN architecture? (Choose two.)

Options

  • Adistributed control plane
  • Bincreased security
  • Cincreased scalability
  • Dcentralized application policies
  • Eincreased solution complexity

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    7% (3)
  • B
    11% (5)
  • C
    80% (36)
  • E
    2% (1)

Why each option

A migration to Cisco SD-WAN from IP-VPN offers increased scalability for adding new sites and centralized application policies for consistent management.

Adistributed control plane

Cisco SD-WAN typically employs a centralized control plane (vSmart controllers) for policy orchestration, not a distributed control plane in the traditional routing sense.

Bincreased security

While SD-WAN generally offers enhanced security features, 'increased security' is a benefit rather than a direct architectural characteristic of the migration compared to the core architectural shifts of scalability and centralized control.

Cincreased scalabilityCorrect

Cisco SD-WAN provides increased scalability compared to traditional IP-VPNs by enabling easier onboarding of new sites and flexible integration of diverse transport types through its overlay architecture.

Dcentralized application policiesCorrect

Cisco SD-WAN centralizes the definition and enforcement of application-aware policies across the entire WAN from a single management plane, simplifying configuration and ensuring consistent service delivery.

Eincreased solution complexity

Cisco SD-WAN aims to reduce operational complexity through centralized management, automation, and simplified workflows, despite potential initial deployment complexities.

Concept tested: Cisco SD-WAN characteristics and benefits

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/sd-wan/index.html

Topics

#SD-WAN#Network Migration#Policy Management#Scalability

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