CompTIA DataX (CNX-001) — Question 21

A network architect is designing an expansion solution for the branch office network and requires the following business outcomes:
Maximize cost savings with reduced administration overhead
Easily expand connectivity to the cloud
Use cloud-based services to the branch offices
Which of the following should the architect do to best meet the requirements?

Answer options

• A. Design a SD-WAN solution to integrate with the cloud provider; use SD-WAN to connect branch offices to the cloud provider.
• B. Design point-to-site branch connectivity for offices to headquarters; deploy ExpressRoute and/or DirectConnect between headquarters and the cloud; use headquarters connectivity to connect to the cloud provider.
• C. Design an MPLS architecture for the branch offices and site-to-site VPN between headquarters and branch offices; use site-to-site connectivity to the cloud provider.
• D. Design a dark fiber solution for headquarters and branch offices' connectivity; deploy point-to-site VPN between headquarters and the cloud provider; use the headquarters connectivity to the cloud provider.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because an SD-WAN solution provides the flexibility and cost savings required, allowing for easy integration with cloud services and efficient management of branch connectivity. Options B, C, and D involve more complex setups and higher administrative overhead, which do not align with the goal of minimizing costs and administrative tasks.