Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) — Question 434

An engineer must configure Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches for Cisco UCS Director integration. The configuration must enable automated onboarding of the switches as they come online. For security purposes, the switches must have the bare minimum of connection methods enabled. The connection protocol must allow authentication through credentials. Which protocol must be configured on the switches to allow automated onboarding?

Answer options

Correct answer: D

Explanation

SSH is the correct choice because it provides secure authentication and is suitable for automated onboarding processes. SNMP is primarily used for monitoring and does not facilitate secure command access, while Telnet transmits data unencrypted, making it insecure. HTTPS is used for secure web traffic but is not typically used for switch management.