JNCIA-DevOps Junos Automation Stack And DevOps Concepts Practice Question
Which Junos automation tool utilizes NETCONF over SSH by default to manage network devices using Python libraries or configuration management frameworks?
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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Junos PyEZ
Ansible, PyEZ, and NETCONF clients communicate with Junos using NETCONF over SSH by default.
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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The local Junos shell (sh) utility
Why it's wrong here
The local shell runs UNIX commands, not NETCONF.
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Junos PyEZ
Why this is correct
Correct. Junos PyEZ is a Python library designed for Junos that uses NETCONF over SSH by default.
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Wireshark packet analyzer
Why it's wrong here
Wireshark is a packet capture and analysis tool.
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Junos Space Network Management Platform GUI
Why it's wrong here
Junos Space is a management platform, not a Python-based NETCONF tool.
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