Which policy type is applied locally on WAN Edge devices rather than centrally through vSmart?

Which policy type is applied locally on WAN Edge devices rather than centrally through vSmart?

• A. Centralized data policy
• B. Centralized control policy
• C. Data policy
• D. Localized control policy

Answer: (D)

This question focuses on where policy decisions are enforced in SD-WAN: whether they run centrally through vSmart or locally on the WAN Edge devices. Localized control policy is the one designed to be loaded and enforced directly on each edge device, giving you per-site control and the ability to operate even if the central controller isn’t reachable. By applying decisions at the edge, you can tailor routing or behavior to a specific site while still benefiting from centralized policies elsewhere. The other options refer to policies that are typically managed or distributed from the central controller, whereas this option explicitly describes local enforcement on the WAN Edge.

This question focuses on where policy decisions are enforced in SD-WAN: whether they run centrally through vSmart or locally on the WAN Edge devices. Localized control policy is the one designed to be loaded and enforced directly on each edge device, giving you per-site control and the ability to operate even if the central controller isn’t reachable. By applying decisions at the edge, you can tailor routing or behavior to a specific site while still benefiting from centralized policies elsewhere. The other options refer to policies that are typically managed or distributed from the central controller, whereas this option explicitly describes local enforcement on the WAN Edge.