DevNet Associate (DEVASC) v1.0Cisco Platforms and DevelopmentMedium
A network engineer needs to test a new automation script that uses the Cisco DNA Center API to provision VLANs and assign them to switch ports. The engineer wants a safe, isolated environment that mirrors a real-world DNA Center deployment without impacting production infrastructure. Which Cisco DevNet Sandbox environment is best suited for this testing scenario?
- AReserved Sandbox
- BACI Sandbox
- CMeraki Sandbox
- DAlways-On Sandbox
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Correct answer: A. Reserved Sandbox
A Reserved Sandbox provides a dedicated, isolated environment for a specific period, ensuring that the engineer has exclusive access to a Cisco DNA Center instance and associated network devices for testing without interference or impact on others.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. ACI Sandboxes are for testing ACI fabric automation, not Cisco DNA Center.
- C. Meraki Sandboxes are for testing Meraki APIs, not Cisco DNA Center.
- D. Always-On Sandboxes are shared and may not have the specific configuration or isolation needed for extensive DNA Center API testing.
Cisco DevNet Reserved Sandbox
A Cisco DevNet Reserved Sandbox provides a dedicated, isolated, and customizable environment that users can book for a specific time period. It offers exclusive access to a set of Cisco devices and platforms for in-depth development and testing.
- Exclusive access for the reservation period.
- Customizable to specific topologies and software versions.
- Ideal for complex, multi-day development or testing.
Memory trick: Sandboxes offer different levels of access and control.