DevNet Associate (DEVASC) v1.0Cisco Platforms and DevelopmentMedium
A network engineer is automating the deployment of a new branch office network using Cisco SD-WAN vManage. The automation script needs to programmatically upload device templates, attach them to specific device groups, and then push the configuration to the edge devices. Which vManage API category is primarily used for these configuration management tasks?
- ATroubleshooting API
- BReal-time API
- CMonitoring API
- DConfiguration API
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Configuration API
The Configuration API in Cisco SD-WAN vManage is specifically designed for programmatically managing network configurations, including uploading device templates, attaching them to devices, and pushing these configurations.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Troubleshooting APIs are for diagnostic purposes, not for applying configurations.
- B. Real-time APIs provide live operational data, not for static configuration deployment.
- C. Monitoring APIs are for retrieving operational data and statistics, not for configuration changes.
Cisco SD-WAN vManage Configuration API
The Cisco SD-WAN vManage Configuration API provides programmatic access to manage all aspects of the SD-WAN network configuration, including device templates, policies, and device attachments.
- Used for declarative configuration management.
- Supports JSON payloads for data exchange.
- Enables automation of template-based deployments.
Memory trick: vManage APIs organize network control into distinct roles.