Quick Answer

The correct order is to first define the community string, then associate it with an ACL, apply the view to the community, and finally enable the SNMP agent. This sequence is technically required because the community string acts as a shared password for read or write access, and an ACL provides IP-based filtering to restrict which management stations can use that string. The view-based access control (VACM) step must come after the ACL but before enabling the agent, as it defines exactly which MIB objects the community can see or modify. On the ENCOR 350-401 exam, this drag-and-drop task tests your understanding of SNMPv2c’s security limitations and the correct configuration flow, with a common trap being to enable the agent before applying the ACL or view, which would leave the device exposed. A useful memory tip is “String, ACL, View, Enable”—think of the acronym SAVE to recall the correct order from first to last.