Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUTO) — Question 1

What are two benefits of leveraging Ansible for automation of Cisco IOS XE Software? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Ansible playbooks are packaged and installed on IOS XE devices for automatic execution when an IOS device reboots.
• B. All IOS XE operating systems include Ansible playbooks for basic system administration tasks.
• C. It is a device-independent method for automation and can be used with any type of device or operating system.
• D. Ansible playbooks can be written from the IOS XE EXEC command line to configure the device itself.
• E. It does not require any modules of software except SSH to be loaded on the network device.

Correct answer: C, E

Explanation

The correct answers are C and E because C highlights that Ansible provides a flexible automation framework that works across various devices and operating systems, which is a major benefit. E emphasizes the simplicity of Ansible's requirements, stating that it only needs SSH, which simplifies deployment. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they misrepresent the capabilities and functions of Ansible in the context of IOS XE Software.