Which two prerequisites must be met before Cisco DNA Center can provision a device? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: The provisioned device must be configured with CLI and SNMP credentials that are known to Cisco DNA Center., Cisco DNA Center must have IP connectivity to the provisioned device..
Why this is the answer
For Cisco DNA Center to successfully provision a device, it requires both network reachability and authentication credentials. IP connectivity ensures that DNA Center can communicate with the device to send configurations and monitor its status. Without IP connectivity, no operations can be performed. Additionally, DNA Center needs CLI and SNMP credentials to log in to the device, execute commands, push configurations, and gather operational data. Without these credentials, DNA Center cannot interact with the device's operating system. The other options are incorrect. While DNA Center can manage software images, having the image in its repository is not a prerequisite for initial provisioning; it's for image upgrades. The device does not need to be in bootloader mode for provisioning. LLDP neighbor recognition is not a core prerequisite for DNA Center to provision a device, although LLDP can be used for discovery.
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