JNCIA-DevOps NETCONF And XML API Practice Question
Which transport protocol is mandated by RFC 6241 as the standard secure connection mechanism for NETCONF when operating in typical Junos enterprise automation environments?
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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SSH
RFC 6241 specifies NETCONF over Secure Shell (SSH) as the standard secure transport protocol.
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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HTTPS
Why it's wrong here
HTTPS is used for RESTCONF or Junos REST API, not standard NETCONF.
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SSH
Why this is correct
NETCONF over SSH (TCP port 830 by default) is the standard transport protocol.
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gRPC
Why it's wrong here
gRPC is used for telemetry streaming and gNMI/gNOI protocols, not NETCONF.
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TLS
Why it's wrong here
While NETCONF over TLS exists (RFC 7589), SSH is the primary and most common standard transport mandated for NETCONF.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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