Wireless and Automation Flashcards

What is the function of a Cisco DNA Center intent-based networking API?

Answer: Express the desired network state and let the platform determine how to implement it

Intent-based networking APIs allow operators to declare the desired outcome, with DNA Center translating that intent into device-level configurations.

Which Git concept allows developers to work on features independently without affecting the main codebase?

Answer: Branch

Git branches create independent lines of development, allowing features or fixes to be developed in isolation before merging.

In a FlexConnect AP deployment, what happens to client traffic when the WLC connection is lost?

Answer: The AP can locally switch traffic for pre-configured SSIDs

FlexConnect APs in local switching mode can continue to bridge client traffic locally even during WLC connectivity loss.

What does the term 'southbound API' refer to in SDN architecture?

Answer: APIs used by the controller to communicate with and program network devices

Southbound APIs (e.g., OpenFlow, NETCONF) are used by the SDN controller to communicate with and configure the underlying network infrastructure.

Which encoding format is human-readable, uses indentation for structure, and is commonly used in Ansible playbooks?

Answer: YAML

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) uses indentation and a clean syntax that is highly readable, making it the format used for Ansible playbooks.

What is the purpose of a wireless site survey before deploying an enterprise WLAN?

Answer: Determine optimal AP placement, channel planning, and coverage areas

A site survey identifies physical obstacles, existing RF interference, and optimal AP locations to ensure proper coverage and capacity.