350-601 Automation Practice Question
An engineer is writing a Python script using the cisco_nxapi library to configure a Nexus switch. Which of the following is a valid step to establish a connection using NX-API?
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Instantiate an `NXAPI` object with the switch IP, username, password, and transport (http/https).
The cisco_nxapi library provides an NXAPI class that can be instantiated with switch IP, username, password, and transport protocol to connect.
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Instantiate an `NXAPI` object with the switch IP, username, password, and transport (http/https).
Why this is correct
Correct: The NXAPI class from cisco_nxapi accepts these parameters.
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Use the `Netmiko` library to connect via SSH and then invoke NX-API commands.
Why it's wrong here
Netmiko is used for SSH-based CLI, not NX-API.
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Import `nxos` module from Ansible and use it in the script.
Why it's wrong here
Ansible modules are not meant to be imported in standalone Python scripts.
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Use the `requests` library to send CLI commands directly to the switch's NX-API endpoint.
Why it's wrong here
While requests can be used, the cisco_nxapi library provides a higher-level abstraction.
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