An engineer must implement an automation solution to allow the backup of the configuration of cisco Nexus series switches to a centralized location. The solution must:
* Support the team-developed custom monitoring scripts that are packaged using RPM packaging that the framework must support.
* Be developed from the underlying cisco Nexus operating system.
* Have no impact on the operating system of the underlying switch if the resource contention occurs.
* Use Python to expand the existing automation framework.
Which solution meets these requirements?
Correct Answer: A
The solution that meets the requirements for implementing an automation solution to allow the backup of the configuration of Cisco Nexus series switches to a centralized location is the Guest Shell. The Guest Shell is a Linux-based container that runs on the Cisco Nexus operating system and provides a secure environment for running Python scripts and custom applications. The Guest Shell supports the RPM packaging format, which allows the team-developed custom monitoring scripts to be easily installed and managed. The Guest Shell is isolated from the underlying Cisco Nexus operating system, which means that it has no impact on the operating system if the resource contention occurs. The Guest Shell also allows the use of Python to expand the existing automation framework, such as using the NX-API or the Cisco Nexus Python SDK to interact with the switch configuration and state. References :=
* Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2, Module 8: Data Center Automation and Orchestration, Lesson 8.2: Cisco NX-OS Programmability
* Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Programmability Guide, Release 9.3(x), Chapter: Using Guest Shell