Which two guidelines are important when showing proof of value using Cisco dCloud? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AHave demonstration screens open and prepopulated with data
• BPrepare primary customer takeaways
• CEnsure that the correct software versions are installed on demonstration equipment.
• DEnsure that the customer has Cisco SIO cloud access.
• EInstall FireSIGHT Management Center on a demonstration workstation

• A
  88% (35)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)
• E
  8% (3)

Explanation

When conducting a proof of value demonstration with Cisco dCloud, pre-populating screens with data (A) ensures the demo flows smoothly without awkward setup delays in front of the customer, while preparing primary customer takeaways (B) ensures the audience leaves with clear, memorable value propositions tied to their business needs - both are fundamental to a professional, persuasive demonstration.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• C - Software version verification matters for lab setup, but it's a pre-demo infrastructure concern, not a dCloud proof-of-value presentation guideline.
• D - Cisco SIO (Security Intelligence Operations) cloud access is specific to security product features, not a general dCloud demo requirement.
• E - FireSIGHT Management Center (legacy IDS/IPS management) is a specific product installation task, not a presentation best practice.

Memory tip: Think "Show and Tell" - A = Show (screens ready to go), B = Tell (your key message prepared). A great demo is about delivery, not last-minute setup or product-specific prerequisites.

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