Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR) — Question 300

Which set of facts must the network architect consider when deciding whether to implement SaltStack or Chef?

Answer options

• A. Chef is an agent-based tool based on Ruby and SaltStack is a module tool based on Python
• B. Chef refers to its automation instructions as manifests and SaltStack refers to its instructions as a playbook
• C. Chef uses a message-based system and SaltStack uses an agent to deliver messages.
• D. Chef is written in Python and SaltStack is written in Ruby.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it accurately describes the foundational differences between Chef and SaltStack, highlighting their programming languages and architectures. Option B is incorrect as Chef uses 'cookbooks' while SaltStack uses 'states', not manifests and playbooks. Option C misrepresents their communication methods; both tools can operate with agents but differ in their approaches. Option D incorrectly states the programming languages of both tools.