SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability Network Monitoring Exam - Topic 3 Question 40 Discussion

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Question #: 40
Topic #: 3

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Which additional polling method is needed after adding Cisco ASA and Cisco Nexus for SNMP monitoring?

AAPI

BICLI

CControl

DWMI

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lynelle at Jun 13, 2025, 11:32 AM

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Yvonne

2 months ago

Control? Never heard of that being used for this setup.

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Marta

2 months ago

Not sure about that, I thought ICLI was more relevant.

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Marylou

2 months ago

I think API is the way to go for SNMP monitoring.

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Vallie

3 months ago

Wait, WMI? That seems out of place for Cisco devices.

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Britt

3 months ago

Totally agree, API makes sense here!

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Rex

3 months ago

Control sounds familiar, but I can't remember if it's the right choice here. I wish I had reviewed more on polling methods!

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Terry

3 months ago

I feel like I saw something about ICLI in my notes, but I can't recall if it was specifically for SNMP or something else.

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Valentine

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about polling methods, and I think WMI was mentioned, but it feels less relevant for Cisco devices.

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Camellia

4 months ago

I think we might need an API for SNMP monitoring, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only option.

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Katie

4 months ago

The key here is understanding the different polling methods used for SNMP monitoring. Since we're adding Cisco devices, API is likely the best option to integrate with their management interfaces.

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Art

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. ICLI, Control, and WMI don't seem like they'd be relevant for SNMP monitoring. I'll have to review my notes on SNMP and network management to figure this out.

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Apolonia

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is API. SNMP is all about using APIs to retrieve data from network devices, so that's the logical choice for this scenario.

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Annamae

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. We're adding SNMP monitoring, so I'm guessing the answer has something to do with that protocol. API seems like a good option, but I'm not sure if that's the right choice here.

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Elenora

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different polling methods and how they relate to Cisco ASA and Nexus devices.

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Reita

8 months ago

A) API, all the way! That's the modern, flexible approach. Plus, it keeps the network admin's coffee intake high, which is important.

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Cyndy

7 months ago

C) API will definitely keep the network admin's coffee intake high, that's for sure!

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Frederica

7 months ago

B) I agree, API is the best choice for SNMP monitoring with Cisco ASA and Cisco Nexus.

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Nakita

7 months ago

A) API is definitely the way to go for additional polling method. It's modern and flexible.

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Cherelle

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with D) WMI. Windows management instrumentation is a great way to monitor those Cisco boxes, right?

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Nathalie

7 months ago

I agree, having multiple polling methods like WMI and API can provide more comprehensive monitoring.

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Sherell

7 months ago

I think A) API could also be useful for additional polling methods.

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Leila

7 months ago

Yes, D) WMI is a good choice for monitoring Cisco devices.

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Felicitas

8 months ago

I'd say B) ICLI. Cisco's command-line interface is the classic way to manage their devices, so that's the obvious choice here.

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Lon

7 months ago

Yes, using Cisco's command-line interface would definitely be the most suitable method for monitoring those devices.

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Scot

7 months ago

I agree, B) ICLI would be the best option for SNMP monitoring with Cisco ASA and Cisco Nexus.

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Annmarie

8 months ago

I prefer using WMI for SNMP monitoring, it provides more detailed information.

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Brock

8 months ago

I agree with Antonio, API would be a good choice for SNMP monitoring.

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Christiane

8 months ago

Definitely A) API. Cisco's API is the way to go these days for extending your monitoring capabilities.

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Galen

7 months ago

Let's go with A) API for better monitoring with Cisco ASA and Cisco Nexus.

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Angelyn

7 months ago

API integration will make monitoring much more efficient.

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Eleni

7 months ago

Using Cisco's API will definitely enhance our SNMP monitoring.

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Natalie

8 months ago

I agree, A) API is the best option for additional polling method.

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Antonio

8 months ago

I think we need to consider using API for additional polling method.

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Hubert

8 months ago

I think the answer is A) API. That's the way to go for integrating additional devices into the SNMP monitoring.

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Minna

8 months ago

C) Control might be useful for managing the devices in the network.

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Layla

8 months ago

I think D) WMI could also be a good choice for SNMP monitoring.

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Luisa

8 months ago

I agree, A) API is the best option for integrating additional devices.

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