200-301 Question 458
Single answerA network engineer is tasked with automating a routine configuration task across multiple devices in a network. The engineer decides to use a Python script with a library that supports network programmability. Which library would be the most appropriate choice to interact with network devices and execute configuration changes?
- A
Netmiko
- B
NumPy
- C
Pandas
- D
Matplotlib
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Netmiko is widely used in network automation tasks because it simplifies SSH interactions with network devices, allowing engineers to automate configuration tasks effectively. While other libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib are powerful in their respective domains, they are not relevant to network programmability.
- A. Correct.
Netmiko is a Python library designed specifically for automating interactions with network devices. It supports SSH and provides tools to execute configuration commands, making it the most appropriate choice for this task.
- B. Incorrect.
NumPy is a library for numerical computations and is not designed for network programmability or device automation.
- C. Incorrect.
Pandas is a library used for data analysis and manipulation, not for network automation or programmability.
- D. Incorrect.
Matplotlib is a library for creating visualizations and has no functionality for interacting with network devices.