A school district wants day-0 underlay configuration landed automatically on new access switches before they become fabric edges. Which approach matches that SD-Access operational goal?
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Short Explanation
New switches show up like empty desks—you want the basics filled in before people sit down. PnP / LAN automation drops day-0 underlay config so the box can talk on the transport network. Overlay fabric roles come after that foundation, not before.
Full Explanation
SD-Access deployments commonly use Plug-and-Play and Catalyst Center LAN automation to provision underlay IP addressing, routing, and related day-0 parameters on new access platforms. A working underlay is a prerequisite to reliable fabric role assignment and host onboarding. Skipping underlay provisioning or using VLAN stretch as the onboarding method undermines fabric design discipline.