Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 721

Which Cisco SD-WAN component authenticates the routers and the vSmart controllers?

Answer options

• A. vEdge
• B. Manage NMS
• C. Analytics
• D. vBond orchestrator

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The vBond orchestrator is the component that handles the authentication process for routers and vSmart controllers within the Cisco SD-WAN architecture. The other options, such as vEdge and Manage NMS, serve different roles, and Analytics focuses on performance monitoring rather than authentication.