200-301 Question 496
Single answerYou are tasked with automating the configuration of multiple network devices in your organization. The goal is to standardize configurations, ensure repeatability, and reduce manual errors. Which feature of Ansible makes it suitable for this task?
- A
Agentless architecture
- B
Support for vendor-specific management tools only
- C
Complex setup and configuration requirements
- D
Playbooks written in YAML for declarative configuration
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Ansible is a popular configuration management tool, particularly useful in networking environments because of its agentless architecture. This eliminates the need to install additional software on managed devices, simplifying deployment and reducing overhead. This feature, along with its support for a wide range of devices, makes it a preferred choice for automating network configurations.
- A. Correct.
Ansible's agentless architecture makes it ideal for managing network devices without requiring software installation on the managed nodes, reducing complexity.
- B. Incorrect.
Ansible is not limited to vendor-specific tools; it supports a wide range of devices and platforms through modules and plugins.
- C. Incorrect.
Ansible has a simple setup process and does not require a complex configuration. This is one of its core advantages over other tools.
- D. Incorrect.
While Playbooks written in YAML are a powerful feature of Ansible, they are not the primary reason for its suitability in this scenario. The agentless architecture is more relevant.