Consul 1.15 Service Discovery Practice Question
Which interface would you use to register a service dynamically using standard tools like 'curl'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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HTTP API
The Consul HTTP API is the standard interface for dynamic registration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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HTTP API
Why this is correct
The HTTP API allows POSTing service definitions.
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DNS interface
Why it's wrong here
DNS is for discovery, not registration.
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Gossip protocol
Why it's wrong here
Gossip is internal cluster communication.
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CLI agent command
Why it's wrong here
CLI is typically for administration, not runtime service registration.
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