Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions (SISAS, legacy) — Question 37

In a split ACS deployment with primary and secondary servers, which three statements about AAA load handling are true? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. During normal operations, each server processes the full workload of both servers.
• B. If a AAA connectivity problem occurs, the servers split the full load of authentication requests.
• C. If a AAA connectivity problem occurs, each server processes the full workload of both servers.
• D. During normal operations, the servers split the full load of authentication requests.
• E. During normal operations, each server is used for specific operations, such as device administration and network admission.
• F. The primary servers are used to distribute policy information to other servers in the enterprise.

Correct answer: C, D, E

Explanation

Answer C is correct because, in the event of a AAA connectivity issue, each server takes on the full load, which can lead to performance degradation. Answer D is also correct as, during standard operations, the servers share the authentication request load to balance the workload. Answer E is valid as well, since each server often has specific roles, like device administration or network admission, to optimize performance. Answers A and B are incorrect as they misrepresent how load sharing works in normal and failure conditions.