350-501 Architecture Practice Question
Which Cisco automation tool is designed for service modeling with YANG and provides lifecycle management of network services?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Cisco NSO (Network Services Orchestrator) uses YANG models and NETCONF to manage service lifecycle.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Cisco APIC
Why it's wrong here
APIC is for ACI fabric management.
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Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Why it's wrong here
Prime is for management, not service orchestration.
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Cisco DNA Center
Why it's wrong here
DNA Center is for enterprise intent-based networking, not carrier-grade service orchestration.
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Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Why this is correct
NSO provides YANG-based service modeling and lifecycle management.
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