200-301 Question 495
Select 3You are tasked with automating the deployment of configurations to multiple network devices in your organization's environment. You decide to use Ansible for this purpose. Which of the following statements correctly describes Ansible’s capabilities in this scenario?
- A
Ansible uses agent-based architecture to communicate with network devices.
- B
Ansible leverages SSH or API calls to configure network devices.
- C
Ansible playbooks are written in YAML, which makes them easy to read and maintain.
- D
Ansible requires extensive programming knowledge to write configuration scripts.
- E
Ansible can perform idempotent operations, ensuring consistent configurations across devices.
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Correct answers: B, C, E
Explanation
Ansible is an agentless, open-source configuration management tool that simplifies the automation of network configurations. It uses SSH or APIs to communicate with devices, making it easy to integrate. Playbooks written in YAML are user-friendly and do not require extensive programming experience, while idempotent operations ensure consistent configurations without redundant changes. These features make Ansible a powerful tool for managing network devices effectively.
- A. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Ansible is agentless and does not require any software agents to be installed on the target devices. It communicates directly using protocols like SSH or APIs.
- B. Correct.
Correct: Ansible uses SSH or API calls to manage and configure network devices, making it effective for agentless operations.
- C. Correct.
Correct: Ansible playbooks are written in YAML, which is a human-readable data serialization language, making it accessible and easy to maintain.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Ansible does not require extensive programming knowledge. Its playbooks are written in YAML and are designed to be simple and user-friendly for IT professionals.
- E. Correct.
Correct: Ansible supports idempotent operations, meaning it can repeatedly run tasks without causing unintended changes, ensuring consistent configurations across devices.