Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2AutomationHard
A network architect is designing a new campus network and wants to implement a solution that provides centralized management, automated policy enforcement, and network-wide segmentation across wired and wireless infrastructure. The solution must integrate with existing identity management systems and offer a single pane of glass for operation. Which Cisco solution is best suited for these requirements?
- ACisco Meraki
- BCisco ACI
- CCisco SD-Access
- DCisco SD-WAN
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Correct answer: C. Cisco SD-Access
Cisco SD-Access (Software-Defined Access) is an intent-based networking solution for the campus and branch that provides automated end-to-end network segmentation, policy enforcement, and a consistent user experience across wired and wireless networks, managed through Cisco DNA Center. It integrates with identity management (e.g., Cisco ISE) for policy enforcement.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Cisco Meraki offers cloud-managed networking, but SD-Access is specifically designed for large-scale, intent-based campus network automation and segmentation.
- B. Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) is a data center networking solution, not for campus networks.
- D. Cisco SD-WAN focuses on wide-area network connectivity, routing, and application optimization, not campus segmentation and policy.
Cisco SD-Access
Cisco's intent-based networking solution for campus and branch environments, providing automated end-to-end network segmentation, policy enforcement, and centralized management across wired and wireless networks.
- Automated network segmentation (macro and micro).
- Policy enforcement based on user/device identity.
- Consistent wired and wireless experience.
- Managed by Cisco DNA Center.
- Integrates with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Memory trick: SD-Access is the campus guard, segmenting and protecting everyone.