Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2AutomationMedium
A network operations team is implementing Cisco SD-WAN and wants to integrate it with an existing ITSM system. The ITSM system needs to receive real-time notifications when a vEdge router's tunnel status changes. Which component of the Cisco SD-WAN architecture is primarily responsible for providing these real-time telemetry updates?
- AvEdge
- BvSmart
- CvManage
- DvBond
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Correct answer: C. vManage
vManage is the centralized network management system for Cisco SD-WAN. It collects telemetry data from all devices, provides monitoring, and offers APIs (including REST APIs and notifications) for integration with external systems, making it the primary source for real-time updates like tunnel status changes.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. vEdge routers generate telemetry data, but they send it to vManage, which then aggregates and exposes it to external systems, making vManage the primary integration point.
- B. vSmart is the control plane orchestrator, responsible for policies and routing, not directly for telemetry export to external systems.
- D. vBond is the orchestrator, responsible for initial authentication and coordination, not for ongoing telemetry collection or export.
Cisco SD-WAN vManage Role
vManage is the centralized management plane of Cisco SD-WAN. It provides a single pane of glass for configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and API integration for the entire SD-WAN fabric.
- Centralized management and monitoring.
- Collects telemetry data from all devices.
- Exposes APIs for integration with external systems.
- Used for configuration, policy deployment, and software upgrades.
Memory trick: Manage monitors, Smart controls, Bond connects, Edge carries.