Which function is handled by vManage in the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN fabric?

Question

Options

• AEstablishes IPsec tunnels with nodes.
• BEstablishes BFD sessions to test liveliness of links and nodes.
• CPerforms remote software upgrades for WAN Edge, vSmart, and vBond.
• DDistributes policies that govern data forwarding.

• A
  5% (1)
• C
  89% (17)
• D
  5% (1)

Explanation

vManage in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

vManage serves as the centralized network management system (NMS) - essentially the GUI and orchestration layer - for the SD-WAN fabric, and one of its core responsibilities is performing remote software upgrades for WAN Edge routers, vSmart controllers, and vBond orchestrators from a single pane of glass. This makes Option C correct, as software lifecycle management is a defining function of vManage.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• Option A is incorrect because establishing IPsec tunnels is the function of WAN Edge routers, which build the data plane between sites.
• Option B is incorrect because BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) sessions are run by WAN Edge routers to monitor link and node liveliness.
• Option D is incorrect because distributing data forwarding policies is the role of vSmart, which acts as the control plane and pushes policies to WAN Edge devices via OMP.

Memory Tip: Think of the three controllers by their roles - vBond = Bouncer (authenticates/onboards), vSmart = Brain (control plane/policies), vManage = Manager (monitors, configures, and upgrades everything). A manager handles HR tasks like software updates!

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