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200-901 Practice Question: Which TWO Cisco platforms provide comprehensive…
Which TWO Cisco platforms provide comprehensive REST APIs for network configuration and monitoring?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between platforms with REST APIs for network configuration versus those with limited or specialized APIs, so candidates may incorrectly assume that any Cisco platform with an API qualifies, missing the 'comprehensive' requirement for general network configuration and monitoring.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Cisco IOS XE
Cisco IOS XE provides comprehensive REST APIs through its RESTCONF and NETCONF interfaces, enabling programmatic configuration and monitoring of network devices. Cisco DNA Center offers a rich set of REST APIs for intent-based networking, allowing automation of network design, provisioning, policy, and assurance tasks. Both platforms are designed for modern network programmability and are key components of Cisco's DevNet ecosystem.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Cisco ASA
Why it's wrong here
Cisco ASA has only limited REST API support, not comprehensive configuration management.
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Cisco IOS XE
Why this is correct
Cisco IOS XE supports RESTCONF and NETCONF APIs for device configuration and monitoring.
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Cisco ISE
Why it's wrong here
Cisco ISE has REST APIs for policy and identity, not for network device configuration.
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Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Why it's wrong here
Cisco Prime Infrastructure has APIs but they are not primarily for real-time configuration; it focuses on lifecycle management.
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Cisco DNA Center
Why this is correct
Cisco DNA Center provides a comprehensive northbound REST API for intent-based networking.
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