Exam 350-701 topic 1 question 34 discussion

SSL VPN is a remote access VPN, not a S2S vpn. The question is specifically looking to connect sites. The below comes from the link that is supplied with the answer as well which should've made this very obvious. "Third-party compatibility: As the IT world transitions to cloud- and mobile-based computing, more and more VPN routers and VPN endpoints from different vendors are required. The Cisco IOS FlexVPN solution provides compatibility with any IKEv2-based third-party VPN vendors, including native VPN clients from Apple iOS and Android devices."

"Third-party compatibility: As the IT world transitions to cloud- and mobile-based computing, more and more VPN routers and VPN endpoints from different vendors are required. The Cisco IOS FlexVPN solution provides compatibility with any IKEv2-based third-party VPN vendors, including native VPN clients from Apple iOS and Android devices."

C - FlexVPN

● Third-party compatibility: As the IT world transitions to cloud- and mobile-based computing, more and more VPN routers and VPN endpoints from different vendors are required. The Cisco IOS FlexVPN solution provides compatibility with any IKEv2-based third-party VPN vendors, including native VPN clients from Apple iOS and Android devices.

C. FlexVPN is a VPN technology that can support a multivendor environment and secure traffic between sites. FlexVPN is a Cisco's IOS-based VPN solution that simplifies the configuration and deployment of VPNs. It provides a unified configuration model that simplifies the process of configuring VPNs across multiple vendors, making it a good choice for multivendor environments. FlexVPN can support various types of VPNs such as site-to-site, remote access, and Easy VPN remote connections. It also supports various protocols such as IKEv2, SSL, and IPsec. FlexVPN uses a simplified and unified configuration model, which reduces the complexity of the VPN deployment and allows for easy troubleshooting and maintenance. It also includes advanced features such as IPsec IKEv2, FlexVPN-Cisco Easy VPN, which is a simplified VPN solution for branch offices and teleworkers. In summary, FlexVPN is a Cisco's VPN technology that simplifies the configuration and deployment of VPNs across multiple vendors and provide a secure traffic between sites, it's a great choice for multivendor environments.

"FlexVPN relies on open-standards-based IKEv2 as a security technology and provides on top of it many Cisco® specific enhancements to provide high levels of security, added value, and competitive differentiations". https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/asr-1000-series-aggregation-services-routers/data_sheet_c78-704277.html FlexVpn supports open source standard - Ikev2 which is also supported by other vendors. C is in order.

Can't be A, that is RA - C ● Third-party compatibility: As the IT world transitions to cloud- and mobile-based computing, more and more VPN routers and VPN endpoints from different vendors are required. The Cisco IOS FlexVPN solution provides compatibility with any IKEv2-based third-party VPN vendors, including native VPN clients from Apple iOS and Android devices.

A is correct

"FlexVPN is a framework to configure IPSec VPNs on CISCO IOS devices". Since it is a multi-vendor environment the answer is A.

I change my answer to C

FlexVPN was created to simplify the deployment of VPNs, to address the complexity of multiple solutions, and as a unified ecosystem to cover all types of VPN: remote access, teleworker, site to site, mobility, managed security services, and others.https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/asr-1000-series-aggregation-services-routers/data_sheet_c78-704277.html

I would go with A, the rest seems like cisco proprietary