Discuss Cisco 500-220 Exam Topic 4 Question 81

Which design requirement is met by implementing syslog versus SNMP?

Awhen automation capabilities are needed

Bwhen proactive alerts for critical events must be generated

Cwhen organization-wide information must be collected

Dwhen information such as flows and client connectivity must be gathered

Suggested Answer: D

Implementing syslog versus SNMP can meet the design requirement of gathering information such as flows and client connectivity. Syslog can collect and report various types of events, such as VPN connectivity, uplink connectivity, DHCP leases, firewall rules, IDS alerts, and security events. Syslog can also provide detailed information about the flows and client connectivity on the network devices, such as source and destination IP addresses, ports, protocols, bytes transferred, etc. SNMP, on the other hand, can collect and report various statistics and information about the network devices, such as CPU utilization, interface status, memory usage, etc. However, SNMP does not provide as much information about the flows and client connectivity as syslog does.

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35 comments · newest first

Reena 10 months ago

Automation capabilities? I don't see that with syslog.

Chantay 10 months ago

C is definitely the right choice here.

Yvonne 10 months ago

I think SNMP is better for proactive alerts.

Jamal 11 months ago

Syslog is great for logging events!

Beula 11 months ago

Wait, I thought syslog was just for logs, not alerts?

Kathrine 11 months ago

I’m leaning towards option D since syslog deals with event logging and SNMP is more about gathering metrics. But I could be wrong!

Alberta 11 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before. Could it be about organization-wide information collection? That sounds familiar.

Bulah 11 months ago

I remember something about proactive alerts being a key feature of SNMP. Maybe that's the right choice here?

Desirae 12 months ago

I think syslog is more about logging events, while SNMP is for monitoring. I’m not sure which design requirement fits best though.

Marget 12 months ago

I'm still a bit confused on the automation capabilities of each. Maybe I should review the differences between syslog and SNMP before deciding.

Lucina 1 year ago

Good point, Rasheeda. And syslog is more for collecting organization-wide information, so I think C might be the answer.

Rasheeda 1 year ago

I'm leaning towards B - SNMP is better for generating proactive alerts since it can monitor specific thresholds and events in real-time.

Miriam 1 year ago

Okay, let's think this through. Syslog is for logging system events, while SNMP is for monitoring network devices. The key is to identify which design requirement each one meets.

Antione 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the differences between syslog and SNMP before answering.

Elza 1 year ago

Option B seems like a no-brainer to me. Proactive alerts are the difference between a crisis and a well-oiled machine.

Mozelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Elza

SNMP is more for collecting organization-wide information, while syslog is better for generating alerts.

Annett 1 year ago

↳ replying to Elza

Syslog is great for generating those proactive alerts when something critical happens.

Viva 1 year ago

↳ replying to Elza

Definitely, having alerts for critical events can save a lot of time and prevent major problems.

Valentine 1 year ago

↳ replying to Elza

I agree, proactive alerts are crucial for staying ahead of issues.

Luis 1 year ago

Hold up, are we sure we can't just hack the mainframe and get all the info we need? Oh, wait, that's not an option. Dang it!

Casandra 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm leaning towards Option A. Automation capabilities are the real power move in this scenario.

Thersa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Casandra

Definitely, automation can make a big difference in managing the system efficiently.

Lindy 1 year ago

↳ replying to Casandra

I agree, automation is key in this situation.

Salley 1 year ago

↳ replying to Casandra

Option A) when automation capabilities are needed

Frank 1 year ago

I'd say Option C is the winner here. Collecting organization-wide information is crucial for getting the big picture.

Filiberto 1 year ago

↳ replying to Frank

I agree, organization-wide information is key for making informed decisions.

Rutha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Frank

Option C is definitely important for getting a complete view of the organization.

Delmy 1 year ago

I believe syslog is better for collecting organization-wide information, so C) could also be a valid answer.

Lura 1 year ago

Option B is the way to go! Proactive alerts are essential for keeping a close eye on those critical events.

Dottie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lura

It's important to have a system in place that can generate alerts for critical events.

Colette 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lura

Definitely, having those alerts can help prevent issues before they escalate.

Amina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lura

I agree, proactive alerts are crucial for staying on top of critical events.

Colene 1 year ago

But what about option C) when organization-wide information must be collected?

Stevie 1 year ago

I agree with Ronna, SNMP is more suitable for that requirement.

Ronna 1 year ago

I think the answer is B) when proactive alerts for critical events must be generated.

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