JNCIA-DevOps Python And PyEZ Practice Question
Which Python library does PyEZ depend on under the hood for managing secure SSH connections and NETCONF framing?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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ncclient
PyEZ relies on ncclient for NETCONF over SSH transport.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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ncclient
Why this is correct
Correct. PyEZ is built on top of the ncclient library for NETCONF operations.
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paramiko
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Paramiko handles raw SSH, but PyEZ uses ncclient.
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fabric
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Fabric is for remote execution.
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netmiko
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Netmiko is built on Paramiko for CLI scraping, not NETCONF.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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