A network team is managing the configuration files for multiple routers and switches. Given the necessity to track changes and revert configurations if needed, which system should be used to best manage these configurations for a project?
A version control system is designed to help manage file changes over time, keep track of versions, and allow users to revert back to previous versions if necessary. This is especially useful in managing network configurations where change tracking is vital. Git, for example, provides capabilities for non-linear, distributed development and support for rapid branching and merging, which is why it is the correct choice here. SVN, while also a VCS, is more centralized and doesn't handle branching and merging as effectively as Git. FTP is primarily used for file transfer and lacks version control capabilities. DMS stands for Document Management System and is used for storing and tracking electronic documents and images of paper-based information but does not provide the detailed version control needed for configuration files.
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