DOP-C02 Question 128
Select 4You are working as a DevOps Engineer for a company that is adopting infrastructure as code (IaC) to manage its AWS environment. The team plans to automate the creation, modification, and deletion of AWS resources using AWS software-defined infrastructure. Which of the following methods or tools are most suitable for interacting with AWS resources programmatically, ensuring repeatability and version control?
- A
AWS CloudFormation
- B
AWS Management Console
- C
AWS SDKs
- D
AWS CLI
- E
Third-party tools like Terraform
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Correct answers: A, C, D, E
Explanation
To interact with AWS software-defined infrastructure programmatically and align with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles, tools like AWS CloudFormation, AWS CLI, AWS SDKs, and third-party solutions like Terraform are suitable. These methods enable repeatability, automation, and version control, which are essential for modern DevOps practices. The AWS Management Console, while useful for manual operations, does not support automation or IaC workflows effectively.
- A. Correct.
AWS CloudFormation is a powerful tool for automating AWS resource management through templates, ensuring repeatability and alignment with IaC principles.
- B. Incorrect.
The AWS Management Console is a web-based interface for manual interaction with AWS resources. While it is user-friendly, it is not suitable for automation or version control.
- C. Correct.
AWS SDKs enable programmatic interaction with AWS services across various programming languages, supporting automation and integration with custom applications.
- D. Correct.
The AWS CLI is a command-line tool that allows for programmatic interaction with AWS resources, supporting automation and scripting for infrastructure management.
- E. Correct.
Third-party tools like Terraform are widely used for managing AWS infrastructure as code. They provide features for automation, version control, and cross-platform compatibility.