350-401 Question #1014: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

What is one difference between SaltStack and Ansible?

Options

• ASaltStack uses the Ansible agent on the box, whereas Ansible uses a Telnet server on the box.
• BSaltStack uses an API proxy agent to program Cisco boxes in agent mode, whereas Ansible uses
• CSaltStack uses SSH to interact with Cisco devices, whereas Ansible uses an event bus.
• DSaltStack is constructed with minion, whereas Ansible is constructed with YAML.

Explanation

A fundamental architectural difference is that SaltStack employs a minion-master agent-based model, while Ansible is agentless and primarily uses YAML for its playbooks.

Common mistakes.

• A. This statement is incorrect as SaltStack and Ansible are distinct automation tools; SaltStack does not use an 'Ansible agent,' and Ansible is agentless, not relying on a Telnet server.
• B. The description of SaltStack using an 'API proxy agent' is not its primary architectural differentiator, and Ansible is agentless, so the comparison is flawed.
• C. Both SaltStack (often through SSH for initial setup or without minions) and Ansible primarily use SSH for communicating with target devices, while an event bus is a broader concept not directly contrasting their primary device interaction method in this way.

Concept tested. SaltStack vs. Ansible architecture

Reference. https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/getting_started/getting_started_comparison.html

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