Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) — Question 257

An engineer must configure a group of servers with a contract that uses TCP port 80. The EPG that contains the web servers requires an external Layer 3 cloud to initiate communication. Which action must be taken to meet these requirements?

Answer options

• A. Configure the EPG as a provider and L3 out as consumer of the contract.
• B. Configure OSPF to exchange routes between the L3 out and EPG.
• C. Configure a taboo contract and apply it to the EPG.
• D. Configure the EPG as a consumer and L3 out as a provider of the contract.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the EPG must be configured as a provider, allowing the external Layer 3 cloud to initiate communication as a consumer of the contract. Option B is incorrect as OSPF is not necessary for this specific configuration. Option C is not relevant since a taboo contract would restrict traffic rather than allow it. Option D is incorrect because the EPG should be the provider to enable communication from the external L3 cloud.