Which controller handles the orchestration plane in a cloud Cisco SD-WAN deployment?
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Correct answer: vBond.
Why this is the answer
The vBond orchestrator is the initial point of contact for all SD-WAN devices (vSmart, vManage, and vEdge/cEdge) joining the overlay network. It authenticates and authorizes these devices, then helps them discover and establish secure connections with each other. This role of facilitating initial communication and trust makes it the orchestration plane controller. Cisco DNA Center is a network management and automation platform primarily for campus and branch networks, not the SD-WAN orchestration plane. The vSmart controller is the centralized brain of the SD-WAN control plane, distributing routing and policy information. The vManage NMS is the centralized network management system for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting, representing the management plane.
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