350-601 Exam Dumps - Cisco CCNP Data Center Questions and Answers

Bidirectional PIM is designed for scenarios where there are many sources and receivers that need to communicate with each other, such as in videoconferencing. Unlike traditional PIM sparse mode, which creates both (,G) and (S,G) entries, Bidirectional PIM only allows the (*,G) entry for the shared tree and does not build an (S,G) entry. This approach reduces the number of mroute state entries, conserving resources. Traffic can flow up and down the shared tree in Bidirectional PIM, and there is no RPF check; instead, a Designated Forwarder (DF) is used to prevent loops. References := Multicast Bidirectional PIM - NetworkLessons.com

 The configuration that meets the requirements for a media server to distribute streaming videos only to requesting clients, without propagating the video feed through shared trees if there are no requests, and supporting automatic discovery and announcement of RP-set information, is Option C. This option likely includes the use of Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) in sparse mode, which is suitable for environments where multiple routers need to dynamically discover the Rendezvous Point (RP) for multicast groups. The configuration would also involve commands to enable Auto-RP for the automatic announcement and discovery of RPs.

References: The explanation is based on the principles of multicast routing and PIM operation as described in Cisco Data Center Core Technologies documentation. For more detailed information, the “Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR v1.2)” course material and the Cisco official documentation on multicast routing would be the appropriate references.

Option A is the correct command set to use the python module in the guest shell of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switch to shutdown port Ethernet 1/4. The commands import the cli module, which allows executing CLI commands from Python scripts, and then use the cli function to enter the configuration mode, specify the interface, and issue the shutdown command. References:

• Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Programmability Guide, Release 9.3(x) - Python [Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches], Python, Using the CLI Module
• Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Interfaces Configuration Guide, Release 9.3(x) - Configuring Interfaces [Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches], Configuring Interfaces, Shutting Down and Restarting an Interface

Cisco IMC software policy is used to install new Cisco IMC software on a server. This policy allows the administrator to specify the desired Cisco IMC software version and the schedule for the installation. The other policies are used to manage different aspects of the server firmware, such as the host firmware, the hypervisor firmware, and the BIOS software. References:

• Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Management Guide, Release 4.0 - Managing Firmware with Cisco UCS Manager [Cisco UCS Manager], Managing Firmware with Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco IMC Software Policy
• Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Management Guide, Release 4.0 - Managing Firmware with Cisco UCS Manager [Cisco UCS Manager], Managing Firmware with Cisco UCS Manager, Host Firmware Policy
• Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Management Guide, Release 4.0 - Managing Firmware with Cisco UCS Manager [Cisco UCS Manager], Managing Firmware with Cisco UCS Manager, Hypervisor Firmware Policy
• Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Management Guide, Release 4.0 - Managing Firmware with Cisco UCS Manager [Cisco UCS Manager], Managing Firmware with Cisco UCS Manager, BIOS Software Policy

 The command set in Option C is likely to configure the Cisco MDS switches to use FC-SP for authentication and to ensure communication remains encrypted even when the AAA server is not reachable. This would typically involve configuring the switches to fall back on local authentication databases and enabling features such as DHCHAP (Diffie-Hellman Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) to maintain encrypted communication12.

References := For a detailed configuration guide, you can refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Security Configuration Guide, Release 8.x and 9.x, which provides instructions on configuring security features on external AAA servers and FC-SP and DHCHAP

Option A, which utilizes the SFTP protocol with a weekly schedule, aligns with the requirements. SFTP ensures encrypted transmission of data, addressing the need for secure backup. A weekly backup schedule is within the 48-hour Recovery Point Objective (RPO), as it guarantees that the most data that could be lost in a disaster is one week’s worth, which is acceptable within the given RPO. The Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of 4 hours is related to the restoration process rather than the backup schedule or protocol, so it is not directly influenced by the choice of Option A.

References := For more detailed information, refer to the Cisco UCS Manager Backup and Restore Guide, which provides guidelines on setting up disaster recovery policies, including backup schedules and transmission security.

 A hybrid Cisco HyperFlex storage configuration is the best option for a virtual environment that is not performance-sensitive, but requires high storage capacity and a low cost. A hybrid configuration consists of a mix of solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) in each node. The SSDs are used for caching and metadata, while the HDDs are used for data storage. This allows for a balance between performance and capacity, as well as a lower cost per gigabyte than an all-flash configuration. A hybrid configuration also provides data deduplication and compression features to optimize storage efficiency and reduce the storage footprint. A hybrid configuration is suitable for general-purpose workloads, such as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), databases, and file servers. References :=

• Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2, Module 4: Cisco HyperFlex, Lesson 4.1: Cisco HyperFlex Overview
• Cisco HyperFlex Systems Design Guide, Chapter: Cisco HyperFlex Storage Configurations

Cisco DCNM with SAN Insight is the solution that provides detailed information on the status of storage targets, including capacity metrics. SAN Insight is a feature within Cisco DCNM that allows storage administrators to monitor and analyze storage network traffic, helping to identify and resolve issues such as unexpected capacity limits. It would be the appropriate tool for creating and submitting a daily report of the environment showing the status of storage targets with the highest capacities.

The configuration in option C, which includes commands such as switchport port-security, switchport port-security violation restrict, and switchport port-security mac-address sticky, meets the security requirements specified. This configuration secures the end-user ports by limiting the number of MAC addresses allowed on the port, logs security breaches without shutting down the port (restrict mode), and retains the MAC address configuration even if the device restarts (sticky option).

References:

• Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Security Configuration Guide
• Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) study materials