DevNet Associate (DEVASC) v1.0Cisco Platforms and DevelopmentMedium
A development team wants to use a Cisco DevNet Sandbox to test automation scripts for Cisco SD-WAN. Which characteristic best describes the primary benefit of using a DevNet Sandbox for this purpose?
- AIt offers a secure, isolated environment with pre-provisioned Cisco infrastructure.
- BIt provides a production-grade environment for live traffic testing.
- CIt serves as a long-term hosting solution for production applications.
- DIt allows direct control over the underlying physical hardware.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. It offers a secure, isolated environment with pre-provisioned Cisco infrastructure.
Cisco DevNet Sandboxes provide secure, isolated environments with pre-provisioned Cisco hardware and software, allowing developers to test automation scripts and applications without impacting production systems or needing to acquire physical equipment.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Sandboxes are for development and testing, not production-grade live traffic.
- C. Sandboxes are for temporary development and testing, not long-term production hosting.
- D. Sandboxes are typically virtualized; direct physical hardware control is not their primary purpose.
Cisco DevNet Sandbox
A Cisco DevNet Sandbox is a free, pre-provisioned, and isolated environment that provides access to Cisco technologies (hardware and software) for developers to learn, explore, and test code and automation scripts.
- Available 24/7 or on-demand.
- Includes various Cisco platforms (e.g., DNA Center, SD-WAN, Meraki).
- Ideal for prototyping and proof-of-concept development.
Memory trick: Sandbox: safely test code before the real world.