CCDE: Cisco Certified Design Expert (Practical) — Question 10

IPFIX data collection via standalone IPFIX probes is an alternative to flow collection from routers and switches. Which use case is suitable for using IPFIX probes?

Answer options

• A. security
• B. observation of critical links
• C. capacity planning
• D. performance monitoring

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because IPFIX probes are specifically designed to monitor and provide insights on critical links within a network. Options A, C, and D, while important, are typically addressed through other means that may not require the focused data collection capabilities of IPFIX probes.