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XK0-005 · Question #10340

XK0-005 Question #10340: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Agentless architecture. An automation engine that uses SSH to execute commands on remote systems without installing specific software on them is described as having an agentless architecture.

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Question

An administrator is utilizing an automation engine than uses SSH to run commands on remote systems. Which of the following does this describe?

Options

  • AInventory
  • BAgentless architecture
  • CBuild automation
  • DVersion control

Explanation

An automation engine that uses SSH to execute commands on remote systems without installing specific software on them is described as having an agentless architecture.

Common mistakes.

  • A. Inventory refers to the collection of information about managed hosts, which is a component of an automation system, not its architectural style.
  • C. Build automation is a specific application of automation to compile and package software, not a description of the underlying communication method.
  • D. Version control systems manage changes to code and configurations over time, which is distinct from how automation commands are executed on remote machines.

Concept tested. Agentless automation architecture

Reference. https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/reference_2_8/glossary.html#term-agentless

Topics

#Automation Engine#Agentless Architecture#SSH#Remote Execution

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