Which two benefits that the Cisco Meraki MV platform gains from leveraging the cloud and edge architecture are true? (Choose two)

The correct answer is D. Granular, role-based access can be configured and quickly shared with third parties (such as, E. No dependences on a Network Video Recorder system reduces complexity and OPEX/CAPEX. Cisco Meraki MV cameras use an edge storage model - video is stored directly on the camera itself, not in the cloud. This eliminates the need for a dedicated NVR appliance (Answer E), directly cutting hardware costs (CAPEX) and maintenance overhead (OPEX). Because management is…

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AAll recorded video footage is stored in the Cisco Meraki cloud servers for long term archiving
BIntegration with other cloud based physical security and access control systems is enabled.
CInstant video playback is within the Meraki dashboard with zoom and enhance availability.
DGranular, role-based access can be configured and quickly shared with third parties (such as,
ENo dependences on a Network Video Recorder system reduces complexity and OPEX/CAPEX.

How the community answered

(33 responses)

A
9% (3)
B
3% (1)
C
12% (4)
D
76% (25)

Explanation

Cisco Meraki MV cameras use an edge storage model - video is stored directly on the camera itself, not in the cloud. This eliminates the need for a dedicated NVR appliance (Answer E), directly cutting hardware costs (CAPEX) and maintenance overhead (OPEX). Because management is handled through the cloud-based Meraki dashboard, administrators can configure fine-grained, role-based access and instantly share camera access with third parties like law enforcement or contractors without on-premise infrastructure (Answer D).

Why the distractors are wrong:

A is the most common trap - video is stored on the camera (edge), not in Meraki's cloud servers. Confusing edge storage with cloud storage is a classic misconception about MV.
B may be partially true in practice, but third-party integration is not the primary benefit the architecture is designed to deliver - it's not a core value proposition of the edge+cloud model.
C is misleading; while the dashboard does support video playback, "zoom and enhance" implies AI-powered super-resolution that isn't a real Meraki MV feature - it's television fiction.

Memory tip: Think "MV = No NVR + No hassle sharing." The edge kills the NVR box (E), and the cloud makes access control instant and shareable (D). Everything stored in the cloud (A) is the opposite of how MV works.

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#Cloud/Edge Architecture#Role-Based Access Control#NVR-less Deployment#Meraki MV Platform

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