DevNet Associate (DEVASC) v1.0Cisco Platforms and DevelopmentEasy
A development team is building a new application that needs to integrate with Cisco Meraki to monitor network health and client connectivity in real-time. The application requires push notifications whenever a critical event (e.g., an access point goes offline, a new client connects) occurs. Which Meraki API feature should the team leverage to receive these event-driven updates?
- AMeraki Webhooks
- BMeraki SNMP traps
- CMeraki Dashboard API for GET requests
- DMeraki Dashboard API for PUT requests
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Meraki Webhooks
Meraki Webhooks provide a mechanism for Meraki to send automated, real-time notifications (push notifications) to a specified URL whenever a configured event occurs. This is ideal for event-driven integrations.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. While SNMP traps can provide alerts, Meraki Webhooks offer a more modern and flexible HTTP-based approach for application integration.
- C. GET requests are for pulling data on demand, not for receiving real-time push notifications.
- D. PUT requests are for modifying configurations, not for receiving event notifications.
Meraki Webhooks
Meraki Webhooks are automated messages sent from the Meraki cloud to a specified URL when certain events occur within the Meraki network. They enable real-time, event-driven integrations.
- Deliver push notifications to external systems.
- Triggered by specific network events (e.g., device status changes, client connections).
- Payloads are JSON formatted.
Memory trick: Meraki's APIs are like a toolbox for network interaction.