Device Configuration Management - Domain 5

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What is device configuration management?

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It is the process of setting up, maintaining, changing, and monitoring the configurations of devices in a network.

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What are the key components of device configuration management? Options: Backup management, recovery management, performance management, and capacity management; User management, data management, system management, and application management; Inventory management, change management, compliance management, and automation; Hardware management, software management, network management, and security management

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Inventory management, change management, compliance management, and automation

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Explain the importance of device configuration management in a network environment.

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It ensures consistency, security, and reliability of network devices.

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What are the common challenges faced in device configuration management?

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Version control, consistency, security vulnerabilities, scalability

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Discuss the best practices for device configuration management.

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Implementing version control, documenting changes, automating processes, and regularly auditing configurations.

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What are the different tools and technologies used for device configuration management?

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Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, Terraform

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Explain the process of device configuration backup and restoration.

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Create a backup of the current device configuration settings and then restore them in case of any failure or changes.

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What are the security considerations in device configuration management?

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Ensuring secure access controls, encryption of sensitive data, regular security audits, and monitoring for unauthorized changes.

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Discuss the role of automation in device configuration management.

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Automation helps in reducing human errors, ensuring consistency, and saving time by automating repetitive tasks.

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How does device configuration management contribute to network reliability and stability?

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By ensuring that all devices are properly configured and maintained, leading to fewer errors and downtime.