SNCF — Securing Networks with Firepower — Question 171

An engineer needs to configure remote storage on Cisco FMC. Configuration backups must be available from a secure location on the network for disaster recovery. Reports need to back up to a shared location that auditors can access with their Active Directory logins. Which strategy must the engineer use to meet these objectives?

Answer options

• A. Use NFS for both backups and reports.
• B. Use SSH for backups and NFS for reports.
• C. Use SMB for backups and NFS for reports.
• D. Use SMB for both backups and reports.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because SMB (Server Message Block) provides secure access and authentication features that are compatible with Active Directory, making it suitable for both backups and reports. Options A and B involve NFS, which does not offer the same level of security or compatibility with Active Directory for auditor access. Option C uses NFS for reports, which does not meet the requirement for secure auditor access.