DevNet Associate (DEVASC) v1.0Cisco Platforms and DevelopmentHard
A global enterprise is deploying a new SD-WAN solution across hundreds of branch offices. The network team needs to ensure consistent security policies, optimize application performance, and provide centralized visibility and control over the entire WAN infrastructure. Which component of Cisco SD-WAN is responsible for centrally orchestrating policies and providing a single pane of glass for management?
- AvBond Orchestrator
- BvEdge Router
- CvSmart Controller
- DvManage NMS
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Correct answer: D. vManage NMS
The vManage Network Management System (NMS) is the centralized management platform for Cisco SD-WAN, providing a single pane of glass for configuration, policy orchestration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the entire SD-WAN fabric.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. vBond Orchestrator is responsible for initial authentication and orchestration of SD-WAN components.
- B. vEdge Routers are the data plane devices at branch offices.
- C. vSmart Controller is the control plane, distributing routing and policy information.
Cisco SD-WAN vManage
Cisco SD-WAN vManage is the centralized network management system (NMS) that provides a single graphical interface for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the entire Cisco SD-WAN fabric, including policy orchestration and troubleshooting.
- Acts as the single pane of glass for SD-WAN operations.
- Used to define and apply security, routing, and application policies.
- Provides real-time and historical monitoring data.
Memory trick: vManage MANAGES everything in SD-WAN.