300-435 Question 34
Select 3Your organization has recently migrated to Cisco IOS XE devices and plans to implement automation to streamline network configuration and management. The team is deciding between Ansible and Terraform as automation tools for this purpose. Which benefits do these tools provide when automating IOS XE platforms?
- A
They enable the creation of repeatable and consistent configurations across devices.
- B
They provide real-time monitoring and analysis of network traffic flows.
- C
They allow for integration with version control systems to track configuration changes.
- D
They support the use of declarative models for managing device configurations.
- E
They replace the need for any manual configuration changes by network engineers.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
Ansible and Terraform offer significant benefits when automating Cisco IOS XE platforms, particularly in creating repeatable configurations, integrating with version control systems, and using declarative models for defining the desired network state. They do not, however, replace all manual tasks or serve as real-time monitoring tools.
- A. Correct.
Ansible and Terraform enable consistent and repeatable configurations across devices by using playbooks or configuration files, ensuring uniformity across the network.
- B. Incorrect.
While these tools are highly useful for automation, they are not designed to provide real-time traffic monitoring. Tools like Cisco DNA Center or telemetry systems are used for monitoring.
- C. Correct.
Both Ansible and Terraform can integrate with version control systems like Git, allowing teams to track and manage configuration changes effectively.
- D. Correct.
Ansible and Terraform use declarative approaches, where the desired state of the system is defined, and the tools ensure the network matches that state.
- E. Incorrect.
While these tools reduce the need for manual configuration, they do not completely replace manual intervention in all scenarios, such as troubleshooting or urgent changes.