ACP Network Discovery and Mapping

Question 1

What protocol does Auvik primarily use for network device discovery?

Accepted Answer

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) along with other protocols like SSH and WMI

Answer

Auvik uses SNMP as its primary discovery protocol, supplemented by SSH, WMI, and other protocols to build comprehensive network maps.

Question 2

How does Auvik generate network topology maps?

Accepted Answer

Automatically by discovering devices, connections, and relationships through protocol queries

Answer

Auvik automatically generates topology maps by querying discovered devices for neighbor information, interface connections, and routing data.

Question 3

What is Layer 2 topology mapping in Auvik?

Accepted Answer

Mapping physical connections and switch port relationships at the data link layer

Answer

Layer 2 topology mapping shows physical connections between devices, switch port assignments, and VLAN memberships at the data link layer.

Question 4

How does Auvik handle network changes in its topology maps?

Accepted Answer

Automatically detects and reflects changes through continuous monitoring and periodic rediscovery

Answer

Auvik continuously monitors the network and automatically updates topology maps when devices, connections, or configurations change.

Question 5

What information does Auvik collect during device discovery?

Accepted Answer

Device type, model, firmware, interfaces, configuration, neighbors, and performance metrics

Answer

During discovery, Auvik collects comprehensive device information including type, model, firmware version, interface details, neighbor relationships, and performance data.

ACP - Auvik Certified Professional Practice Test

ACP - Auvik Certified Professional Practice Test

ACP Network Discovery and Mapping