SCP-500 SCP-500 Network Configuration & IP Management 2

Question 1

Which SolarWinds module provides centralized IP address tracking, subnet management, and DHCP/DNS integration?

Accepted Answer

IP Address Manager (IPAM)

Answer

IPAM gives administrators a real-time view of IP allocations, subnet utilization, and integrates with DHCP servers and DNS zones for automatic discovery.

Question 2

In SolarWinds IPAM, what feature automatically scans subnets and populates IP address usage without manual entry?

Accepted Answer

Subnet Discovery / IP Scan

Answer

IPAM's subnet scanner sends ICMP and/or SNMP probes across defined ranges to detect used IPs and populate the address space view automatically.

Question 3

What SolarWinds IPAM capability provides visibility into DHCP server scope utilization to predict when a scope will run out of addresses?

Accepted Answer

DHCP Scope Monitor

Answer

IPAM polls DHCP servers to track how many addresses are leased versus available, and alerts administrators when scopes near exhaustion.

Question 4

In SolarWinds IPAM, which protocol integration allows automatic DNS record creation or deletion when IP addresses are assigned?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) integration

Answer

IPAM integrates with DNS servers using DDNS to automatically add or remove A/PTR records when IP assignments change, keeping DNS consistent.

Question 5

What SolarWinds NCM feature can automatically schedule and execute a backup of all device configurations at a set time each day?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled Config Backup Job

Answer

NCM's scheduled backup jobs run on a defined cron-like schedule to download and archive the latest configs from all managed devices.

SCP-500 - Solarwinds Certified Professional Practice Test

SCP-500 - Solarwinds Certified Professional Practice Test

SCP-500 SCP-500 Network Configuration & IP Management 2