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What should a network administrator consider when deciding to implement automation?
The correct answer is D. Manual changes frequently lead to configuration errors and inconsistencies.. When considering network automation, an administrator should recognize that manual changes are prone to configuration errors and inconsistencies, which automation aims to reduce.
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- AAutomated systems may have difficulty expanding network changes at scale.
- BNetwork automation typically is limited to the configuration and management of virtual devices
- CNetwork automation typically increases enterprise management operating costs.
- DManual changes frequently lead to configuration errors and inconsistencies.
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(17 responses)- C6% (1)
- D94% (16)
Why each option
When considering network automation, an administrator should recognize that manual changes are prone to configuration errors and inconsistencies, which automation aims to reduce.
Automated systems are specifically designed to expand network changes efficiently at scale, making this statement incorrect.
Network automation is not limited to virtual devices; it is extensively used for both physical and virtual network infrastructure.
Network automation typically reduces enterprise management operating costs in the long run by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and freeing up staff for more strategic tasks, making this statement incorrect.
Manual network configuration processes are inherently prone to human error, leading to misconfigurations, inconsistencies across devices, and extended troubleshooting times, especially in large and complex networks. Network automation addresses these issues by standardizing configurations, applying changes consistently, and reducing the likelihood of errors, thereby improving reliability and efficiency.
Concept tested: Benefits of network automation
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/enterprise-networks/software-defined-access/white-paper-c11-739343.html
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