What is a best practice when combining mgmt_cli --format json and jq in production scripts?

The correct answer is B. Parse JSON inline using jq and extract only needed fields. Best practice is to use jq inline to extract only necessary fields (like UID, name, IP) to reduce complexity, improve script clarity, and avoid handling unnecessary output.

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ALog raw JSON and filter later
BParse JSON inline using jq and extract only needed fields
CUse jq after converting JSON to CSV
DAvoid jq due to security risks

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A
3% (1)
B
73% (24)
C
6% (2)
D
18% (6)

Explanation

Best practice is to use jq inline to extract only necessary fields (like UID, name, IP) to reduce complexity, improve script clarity, and avoid handling unnecessary output.

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#mgmt_cli#jq#JSON filtering#production scripting

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