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350-501 · Question #306

What is the role of NSO?

The correct answer is B. Controls the turn-up of a device. Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator) automates the configuration and management of network services across multi-vendor networks. Its role includes controlling the initial setup and configuration, known as device turn-up.

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Question

What is the role of NSO?

Options

  • AProvides public cloud services for customers that need Internet access.
  • BControls the turn-up of a device.
  • CProvides network monitoring services for Layer 3 devices.
  • DMaintains data storage.

How the community answered

(62 responses)
  • A
    5% (3)
  • B
    92% (57)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator) automates the configuration and management of network services across multi-vendor networks. Its role includes controlling the initial setup and configuration, known as device turn-up.

AProvides public cloud services for customers that need Internet access.

NSO does not provide public cloud services; it orchestrates services within and across network infrastructure.

BControls the turn-up of a device.Correct

Cisco NSO's primary role is to automate the provisioning and configuration of network services and devices. 'Controlling the turn-up of a device' refers to the process of initial deployment, configuration, and bringing a new device or service online, which is a key automation capability of NSO.

CProvides network monitoring services for Layer 3 devices.

While NSO can interact with monitoring systems, its core function is orchestration and configuration, not solely network monitoring services for Layer 3 devices.

DMaintains data storage.

NSO maintains configuration data as part of its operation, but 'maintains data storage' is too general and not its primary, defining role.

Concept tested: Cisco NSO role and function

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/network-services-orchestrator/index.html

Topics

#NSO#Network Automation#Service Orchestration#Device Provisioning

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