350-601 Automation Practice Question
A developer wants to run a Python script directly on a Nexus switch to automate local operations. Which feature allows executing a Python script in a Linux environment on the switch?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Guest Shell
Guest Shell provides a secure Linux environment on Nexus switches where Python scripts can run. EEM with Python applets runs scripts triggered by events. OnEX is not a standard feature. NX-API is for remote API access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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NX-API
Why it's wrong here
NX-API is used for remote API calls, not local script execution.
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EEM with Python applet
Why it's wrong here
EEM runs scripts triggered by events, not a general Linux environment.
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OnEX
Why it's wrong here
OnEX is not a standard feature in Nexus.
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Guest Shell
Why this is correct
Guest Shell provides a bash shell environment for running Python scripts.
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