An enterprise networking team replaces its manual command-line changes with an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflow that uses version-controlled templates and automated playbooks to push configurations to all switches and routers. Which outcome is the team MOST likely to achieve by making this change?
Ability to bypass the normal change-management approval process
Removal of the need for device vendor-specific syntax when writing configurations
Guaranteed elimination of all unplanned network outages
Dramatically fewer configuration errors caused by inconsistent manual changes
Automation applies a vetted configuration template in a repeatable way, so typos or missed commands that cause outages are far less likely. While automation can shorten change windows, it does not guarantee perfect uptime, eliminate change-management requirements, or remove vendor-specific syntax from configuration templates.
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