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

 To install an operating system on a LUN provided by the Fibre Channel storage array, the engineer needs to configure the boot policy to include a SAN Boot Target with a WWPN (World Wide Port Name). This ensures that the server can communicate with the specific LUN on the storage array during the boot process. Additionally, adding Local CD/DVD and SAN Boot in the boot policy provides flexibility for installation sources, ensuring that both local and networked storage options are available during boot. References := Cisco Data Center Core Technologies source documents or study guide

 to configure FCoE between the N9K-A switch and the FCF-A Nexus 9000 core switch with the given characteristics, the correct configuration would be the one that enables FCoE NPV mode, binds the interface to a port-channel, and allows only VSAN 20 on the trunk. Based on the provided CLI configurations, the correct answer would be Option D as it configures the switch in NPV mode and allows only VSAN 20

 The requirements specify the need for two-factor authentication and encrypted AAA packets using TCP port 49, which is the default port for TACACS+. TACACS+ provides additional security features suitable for two-factor authentication, unlike LDAP. Therefore, removing the LDAP provider and creating a TACACS+ provider in user management would fulfill these requirements.

References: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) course materials and Cisco’s official documentation on authentication solutions.

 To ensure that vPC and non-vPC switches receive the same STP bridge ID from the upstream vPC switch peers, the engineer must implement the peer-switch feature on the vPC domain. The peer-switch feature allows the two vPC peer switches to act as a single logical switch for STP purposes, and to use the same bridge ID and priority. This way, the downstream switches will see the vPC peer switches as a single STP root, and will not have any STP loops or inconsistencies. The peer-switch feature also improves the convergence time and reduces the number of STP instances required in the network. References :=

• Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2, Module 3: Data Center LAN Network Connectivity, Lesson 3.5: Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
• Cisco Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS Interfaces Configuration Guide, Release 6.x, Chapter: Configuring vPCs, Section: Configuring the Peer Switch Feature

 Option C is the correct answer. Puppet is an open-source software configuration management tool that is used for deploying, configuring, and managing servers. It allows for the centralized management of various system configurations and aligns UCS servers to their desired state by periodically acquiring configurations from a centralized server. References:

• Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, Module 5: Data Center Automation and Orchestration, Lesson 5.1: Describe Automation and Orchestration Concepts, Topic 5.1.1: Configuration Management Tools
• Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, Module 5: Data Center Automation and Orchestration, Lesson 5.2: Implement Automation and Orchestration, Topic 5.2.2: Implement Puppet

Option D is the correct set of steps to perform a backup and restore of the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch configuration using UDP as the only protocol. TFTP is a UDP-based protocol that can be used to transfer files between the switch and the backup server. The startup-config file contains the configuration that is applied when the switch boots up, while the running-config file contains the configuration that is currently active on the switch. To restore the configuration from the backup, the backup-config file needs to be copied from the backup server to the running-config file on the switch. References:

• Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS System Management Configuration Guide, Release 7.x - Configuring File Systems, Directories, and Images [Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches], Configuring File Systems, Directories, and Images, Copying a Configuration File to a Remote Server
• Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS System Management Configuration Guide, Release 7.x - Configuring File Systems, Directories, and Images [Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches], Configuring File Systems, Directories, and Images, Copying a Configuration File from a Remote Server
• Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS System Management Configuration Guide, Release 7.x - Configuring File Systems, Directories, and Images [Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches], Configuring File Systems, Directories, and Images, Copying the Running Configuration to the Startup Configuration
• Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS System Management Configuration Guide, Release 7.x - Configuring File Systems, Directories, and Images [Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches], Configuring File Systems, Directories, and Images, Copying the Startup Configuration to the Running Configuration

The Maintenance Mode Profile feature in Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches is used to ensure a controlled shutdown of ports and graceful termination of routing protocols before performing a software upgrade12. References := Cisco Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide12.

 In the context of Bash scripting for system automation, the killproc command is often used to stop a process. The correct option to complete the script for a Chef Client reload would involve sending a HUP (hang-up) signal to the Chef Client process, which is typically done to cause the process to reload its configuration without stopping the service. The command killproc -p $pidfile $exec --HUP would send the HUP signal to the process identified by the pidfile, which is the expected behavior for a Chef Client reload on a system reset.

References := For a detailed explanation and official documentation, the Cisco Data Center Core Technologies source book or study guide should be consulted, as well as the official Chef documentation which provides information on system and service management commands.

 A full state backup is the appropriate choice when an engineer needs to perform a backup and restore in Cisco UCS for disaster recovery purposes. This type of backup includes a snapshot of the entire system and is saved as a binary file. Importantly, full state backups are encrypted, ensuring that passwords and other sensitive information are not stored as clear text12. While TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) is not secure by itself, the encryption of the full state backup file provides the necessary security for the passwords within the backup.

References :=

• Cisco documentation on “Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration” provides detailed information on the different backup types and their contents1.
• Cisco UCS Manager Administration Management Guide 4.2, which mentions the encryption of full state backups

Cisco CloudCenter is the best product to meet the requirements of the customer who wants to offload some of its order processing to a public cloud environment. Cisco CloudCenter allows the customer to deploy and manage applications in different cloud environments, including public cloud, while ensuring cost optimization and automation. Cisco CloudCenter also integrates with Cisco ACI and Puppet to provide consistent networking and configuration management across hybrid cloud deployments. The other products are not suitable for this scenario. Cisco Intersight is a cloud-based management platform for Cisco UCS and HyperFlex systems, Cisco Workload Optimization Manager is a software solution that automates workload placement and scaling across private and public cloud environments, and Cisco Data Center Network Manager is a network management tool for Cisco Nexus and MDS switches. References:

• Cisco CloudCenter Solution Overview - Cisco, Cisco CloudCenter Solution Overview
• Cisco CloudCenter and Cisco ACI - Cisco, Cisco CloudCenter and Cisco ACI
• Cisco CloudCenter and Puppet - Cisco, Cisco CloudCenter and Puppet
• Cisco Intersight Overview - Cisco, Cisco Intersight Overview
• [Cisco Workload Optimization Manager Overview - Cisco], Cisco Workload Optimization Manager Overview
• [Cisco Data Center Network Manager Overview - Cisco], Cisco Data Center Network Manager Overview