Exam N10-008 topic 1 question 411 discussion

A network administrator wanting to control new router deployments via the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) would be an example of: A. software-defined networking. Software-defined networking (SDN) involves the use of APIs to control and manage network devices programmatically. SDN separates the control plane from the data plane, allowing administrators to manage network devices and their behavior through software applications using APIs. It provides flexibility, automation, and programmability in network management. Options B, C, and D are not directly related to the use of APIs for controlling router deployments and are associated with different networking concepts.

It's A From Emmet Dulaney: "Software-defined networking (SDN) is a dynamic approach to computer networking intended to allow administrators to get around the static limitations of physical architecture associated with traditional networks." Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is an approach to networking that uses software-based controllers or application programming interfaces (APIs) to communicate with underlying hardware infrastructure and direct traffic on a network. This model differs from that of traditional networks, which use dedicated hardware devices (i.e., routers and switches) to control network traffic. SDN can create and control a virtual network – or control a traditional hardware – via software. - Reference: https://www.vmware.com/topics/glossary/content/software-defined-networking.html

clearly A