Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) — Question 219

SNMPv2 has been used throughout a network to manage all of the network devices. You have been asked to migrate to an SNMPv3 solution instead. What is the biggest advantage to migrating from SNMPv2 to SNMPv3?

Answer options

• A. Enhanced security, including encryption of passwords
• B. Enhanced performance, supporting more messages per minute.
• C. Enhanced scaling, supporting thousands more devices per network segment than SNMPv2.
• D. Using a push model instead of pull. SNMPv3 uses telemetry to push data to SNMP management stations in real time.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because SNMPv3 introduces significant enhancements in security, including encryption for data and authentication protocols that protect against unauthorized access. The other options, while they may suggest benefits, do not represent the primary improvement that SNMPv3 offers over SNMPv2, which is centered around enhanced security features.