20+ practice questions focused on Architecture And Deployment — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE, 300-715, CCNP Security) (SISE) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Architecture And Deployment PracticeIn a high-availability deployment, you have a Primary PAN/MnT and a Secondary PAN/MnT. If the Primary PAN fails, what is the impact on the Monitoring (MnT) services?
Explanation: In a Cisco ISE high-availability deployment, the Secondary PAN/MnT node continuously replicates monitoring data from the Primary. If the Primary PAN fails, the Secondary MnT continues to log monitoring data, ensuring no loss of visibility. The Secondary PAN can be promoted to Primary, but MnT logging persists on the Secondary throughout.
If you need to perform maintenance on a PSN, how do you prevent the node from processing new authentication requests while ensuring current sessions remain active?
Explanation: You can disable the 'Policy Service' role or set the node to 'Disabled' state under Deployment, which allows current sessions to finish while preventing new ones.
Which protocol must be enabled on the network switches to support ISE posture assessment?
Explanation: ISE posture assessment often relies on SNMP or RADIUS attributes, but specifically, the network switches must allow the communication path and correctly handle the CoA required for posture changes.
You are upgrading an ISE deployment. Which order of operations is required to maintain the stability of the cluster?
Explanation: The standard upgrade path is to upgrade the Primary PAN first, followed by the Secondary PAN/MnT, and finally the PSNs.
What is the maximum number of nodes supported in a single ISE deployment cluster?
Explanation: Cisco ISE supports up to 20 nodes in a single deployment (1 PAN, 1 MnT, 18 PSNs).
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