200-301 Question 463
Select 3A network administrator is tasked with deploying a new branch office. To streamline the configuration of multiple network devices, the administrator decides to use network automation tools. Which benefits can the administrator expect from implementing automation in this scenario?
- A
Reduced likelihood of configuration errors across devices
- B
Increased time required to deploy changes due to automation complexity
- C
Consistent application of configurations across the network
- D
Improved scalability for managing large and dynamic networks
- E
Limited visibility into network changes made by automation tools
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
Automation enhances network management by reducing human errors, ensuring consistency, and improving scalability. These benefits make automation especially useful for tasks like deploying configurations to multiple devices in scenarios such as branch office expansions. Additionally, automation tools provide visibility into changes, which aids in troubleshooting and maintaining control over the network.
- A. Correct.
Automation reduces manual intervention, which significantly lowers the chance of human errors during configuration.
- B. Incorrect.
Automation generally speeds up the deployment of changes, contrary to the claim that it increases the time required.
- C. Correct.
Automation ensures configurations are applied consistently across devices, reducing discrepancies and ensuring uniformity.
- D. Correct.
Automation allows for easier management of large-scale networks by streamlining repetitive tasks and dynamic updates.
- E. Incorrect.
Modern automation tools typically enhance visibility through logging, tracking, and reporting mechanisms, rather than limiting it.