Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) — Question 253

A network administrator attempts to automate the provisioning of several new Cisco Nexus switches. The administrator prepares a bootstrap configuration script for the task. Due to the number of switches, a zero-touch provisioning solution is preferred. Additionally, some switches arrive with outdated software and should be automatically upgraded as part of the provisioning workflow. Which solution meets the requirements?

Answer options

• A. Ansible
• B. NX-API
• C. POAP
• D. DHCP

Correct answer: C

Explanation

POAP (Power On Auto Provisioning) is designed specifically for zero-touch provisioning, allowing switches to be set up automatically without manual intervention. Ansible is a configuration management tool that requires some level of pre-configuration, while NX-API is more about managing devices rather than provisioning them. DHCP is primarily for assigning IP addresses and does not handle software upgrades or provisioning workflows.