ACP Device Management and Inventory Flashcards

In Auvik, which device detail panel section shows the physical location, make, model, and serial number of a managed device?

Answer: Device summary panel

The device summary panel in Auvik displays key inventory details including location, make, model, and serial number for each managed device.

What is the primary method Auvik uses to automatically identify the make and model of newly discovered network devices?

Answer: SNMP OID fingerprinting and MAC address OUI lookup

Auvik uses SNMP OID fingerprinting combined with MAC address OUI lookups to automatically identify the manufacturer and model of discovered devices.

In Auvik's device inventory, what does the 'managed' status indicate for a device?

Answer: Auvik is actively polling the device via SNMP and collecting detailed telemetry

A 'managed' device status in Auvik means the platform is actively polling it via SNMP to collect detailed performance and inventory telemetry.

Which Auvik inventory feature allows administrators to add custom notes or tags to a device for easier identification?

Answer: Custom device notes and tags

Auvik allows administrators to add custom notes and tags to devices, making it easier to label, search, and filter inventory by business context.

What happens in Auvik when a previously discovered device is no longer reachable on the network?

Answer: Auvik changes the device status to 'offline' and generates an alert

When a device becomes unreachable, Auvik marks it as offline and fires an alert so administrators are immediately notified.

In Auvik, where would you look to find the firmware or OS version currently running on a managed switch?

Answer: Device details panel under the 'Summary' or 'System' section

The device details panel in Auvik displays the firmware or OS version reported via SNMP under the Summary or System section.