Exam 200-901 topic 1 question 572 discussion

Device-level management involves directly configuring individual devices (e.g., using CLI, NETCONF, or REST APIs). ✅ It gives full access to all features and configuration options of each specific device. Controller-level management abstracts the underlying hardware and provides a centralized way to manage multiple devices. ❌ While more scalable and simplified, it often limits access to only the features exposed through the controller's interface — not the full set of device-specific options.

B is correct. https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/question/0D56e0000Dp2PcFCQU/100-days-of-devnet-challenge

CHAT: The correct answer is: **D. Device-level management requires one controller per vendor and controller-level management does not.** In device-level management, configurations and automation are handled individually on each device, and managing a large number of devices from multiple vendors can become challenging. This often requires different management solutions for each vendor. On the other hand, controller-level management (e.g., SDN controllers) centralizes control, allowing for easier management across devices from multiple vendors without needing separate controllers for each.