What are two benefits of network automation? (Choose two)

Network automation reduces manual tasks, optimizes resource utilization, and streamlines operations, directly leading to lower labor costs and increased efficiency, thus reducing overall operational expenses.

Network automation primarily optimizes software-defined network management and operational tasks rather than directly reducing the physical hardware footprint of network devices.

Automating configuration deployments and changes minimizes human errors and ensures consistent, programmatic execution of tasks, resulting in faster implementation of changes with greater reliability and fewer mistakes.

While automation can reduce human error, a common cause of failures, it doesn't guarantee the elimination of all network failures, as hardware issues, software bugs, or design flaws can still occur.

While consistent configurations from automation can indirectly support security policies, automation itself does not inherently 'increase network security'; rather, security tools and practices are needed for that.