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CV0-003 · Question #514
CV0-003 Question #514: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: SNMP. SNMP is the standard protocol for monitoring and managing network devices, servers, and storage in an IT infrastructure environment.
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Question
A cloud administrator has built a new private cloud environment and needs to monitor all computer, storage, and network components of the environment. Which of the following protocols would be MOST useful for this task?
Options
- ASMTP
- BSCP
- CSNMP
- DSFTP
Explanation
SNMP is the standard protocol for monitoring and managing network devices, servers, and storage in an IT infrastructure environment.
Common mistakes.
- A. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for routing and delivering email messages, not for monitoring infrastructure components.
- B. SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is used for securely transferring files between hosts over SSH, not for collecting monitoring data from devices.
- D. SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is used for secure file transfer operations and has no capability to monitor compute, storage, or network components.
Concept tested. SNMP protocol for infrastructure monitoring
Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/simple-network-management-protocol-snmp/7282-12.html
Topics
#SNMP#infrastructure monitoring#private cloud#protocol selection
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