MuleSoft offers various tools to automate the deployment of Mule applications, which can streamline deployment and management processes. Here’s how each tool supports automated deployment:

Runtime Manager:

Anypoint Runtime Manager is MuleSoft’s web-based interface that allows users to deploy, manage, and monitor applications directly. It provides deployment automation through its user-friendly interface.

Anypoint Platform CLI:

The Anypoint CLI enables scripting of deployment and management tasks, making it possible to automate deployments via command-line scripts. This tool is ideal for CI/CD pipelines as it integrates with automated processes.

Platform APIs:

MuleSoft’s Platform APIs allow programmatic access to deployment functions, enabling integration with external automation tools and CI/CD systems. These APIs facilitate deployment through RESTful calls, which can be automated for continuous delivery.

Explanation of Incorrect Options:

Option D (Anypoint Studio) is primarily for development and does not support deployment automation.

Option E (Maven Plugin) can be used for building and deploying Mule applications but isn’t classified as a platform tool for deployment.

Option F (API Community Manager) is unrelated to deployment and instead focuses on managing API communities.

ReferencesFor detailed steps on automating deployments with these tools, refer to MuleSoft documentation on Runtime Manager, CLI, and Platform APIs​.