A customer has a site activation planned using script-based provisioning; however, while unboxing the SD-WAN CPE, the engineer notices that the console cable is missing.
In this scenario, what would an engineer do to initiate the script-based provisioning?
Suggested Answer: C
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27 comments · newest first
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Jade
11 months ago
How can we be sure the script will work without the console cable?
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Taryn
11 months ago
Definitely A, that's standard practice for provisioning.
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Earnestine
11 months ago
Wait, is it really okay to use any LAN port? Sounds risky!
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Cristal
12 months ago
I disagree, C is better since it's the management port.
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Nancey
12 months ago
A is the way to go! Just connect to any LAN port.
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Stephaine
12 months ago
Connecting to the WAN port seems risky; I don't think that's how provisioning usually starts.
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Kris
1 year ago
I feel like I saw a practice question where the management port was the right choice, but I can't recall the details.
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Von
1 year ago
I think connecting to a LAN port could work too, especially if the device is set to auto-provision.
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Raylene
1 year ago
I remember something about connecting to the management port for initial setups, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only option.
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Susy
1 year ago
Alright, let's see. The LAN port and WAN port are for connecting the device to the network, so those aren't the right choice. The management port seems like the logical option, but I want to double-check that before answering.
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Arminda
1 year ago
I'm a little unsure about this one. The question mentions the console cable is missing, so I'm not sure if the management port is the only option. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Billye
1 year ago
I've got this! The management port is definitely the right choice. That's where you connect to configure the device, so it makes sense that it would be the way to initiate the script-based provisioning.
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Ivan
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The console cable is missing, so I can't use that. I'm pretty sure the management port is the way to go here, but I'll double-check the options just to be sure.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different ports on the SD-WAN CPE and which one would be best for initiating the script-based provisioning.
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Royal
2 years ago
Haha, imagine trying to provision the device through the WAN port. That's like trying to get directions from a GPS while it's in the trunk. Option C is the clear winner here.
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Denny
2 years ago
Going with C as well. The console cable might be missing, but the management port is the designated interface for script-based provisioning. Easy peasy!
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Joseph
2 years ago
C) Connect a laptop to the management port on the device.
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Wava
2 years ago
A) Connect a laptop to any LAN port on the device.
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Brandon
2 years ago
I agree with Jules. Connecting to the management port is the way to go. It's like trying to fill up your car using the windshield washer fluid tank - it just doesn't make sense.
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Jules
2 years ago
Option C seems to be the logical choice here. The management port is specifically designed for configuration and provisioning, so that's where the laptop should be connected.
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Mitzie
2 years ago
It's important to use the correct port for script-based provisioning.
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Antione
2 years ago
That port is meant for configuration and provisioning tasks.
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Emilio
2 years ago
Yes, connecting the laptop to the management port is the right move.
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Jesusita
2 years ago
Option C seems to be the logical choice here.
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Juan
2 years ago
That makes sense, the management port is usually used for configuration and provisioning.
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Andrew
2 years ago
I think the engineer should connect a laptop to the management port on the device.
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Juan
2 years ago
What would you do if the console cable is missing for script-based provisioning?