JNCIA-DevOps Python And PyEZ Practice Question
You are writing a script that uses PyEZ to load a partial configuration merge. By default, what configuration database mode does the Config utility lock and load into?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The candidate configuration database
By default, PyEZ loads configuration changes into the candidate configuration database.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The rescue configuration database
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Rescue configurations are dedicated storage slots, not default load targets.
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The candidate configuration database
Why this is correct
Correct. The standard target for PyEZ configuration loads is the candidate database.
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A private configuration database instance
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Private mode must be explicitly requested via mode='private'.
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The global active configuration database
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Active configuration cannot be directly modified without committing a candidate.
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