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200-901 Practice Question: A developer is writing a Python script to back up…
A developer is writing a Python script to back up Cisco router configurations via SSH. Which two libraries are appropriate for this task? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between HTTP-focused libraries (requests, urllib) and SSH-focused libraries (paramiko, netmiko), trapping candidates who mistakenly think 'requests' can handle any network protocol or that Flask's 'networking' capabilities extend to SSH.
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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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netmiko
Netmiko is a Python library built on top of Paramiko that simplifies SSH connections to network devices, including Cisco routers. It provides high-level methods for sending commands and retrieving output, making it ideal for automating configuration backups via SSH.
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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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requests
Why it's wrong here
Requests is used for HTTP APIs, not SSH.
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netmiko
Why this is correct
Netmiko simplifies SSH connections to network devices.
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urllib
Why it's wrong here
urllib is for URL handling, not SSH.
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paramiko
Why this is correct
Paramiko is a low-level SSH library that netmiko is built upon.
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flask
Why it's wrong here
Flask is a web framework, not for SSH.
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