Where does Cisco Catalyst Center store all the unique software images?
- external TFTP server
- Cisco Networking Design Center
- external FTP server
- Image Repository
Explanation: Cisco Catalyst Center manages software through a feature called Software Image Management (SWIM). The Image Repository is a specific part of the design application that serves as the central software storage for the system. Within this repository, Cisco Catalyst Center stores all of the software images, Software Maintenance Updates (SMUs), subpackages, and ROM monitor images for the various devices in your network.
The repository allows network operators to view, import, and delete images, as well as designate specific versions as "golden images" to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization. While administrators can configure up to three external image distribution servers (using protocols like SFTP) to assist in the distribution process for different geographical regions, the primary management and storage of these unique images reside within the internal Image Repository.
Related exam: Modules 23 – 26: Checkpoint Exam: Software-Defined Networking Answers (CCNP ENCOR v9)
