A network administrator is conducting an assessment and finds network devices that do not meet standards. Which of the following configurations is considered a set of rules that devices should adhere to?
The correct answer is golden configuration. This is a reference standard or baseline that defines the approved settings and rules devices should follow. Any deviation from the golden configuration indicates drift or misconfiguration that must be remediated.
A. Production refers to the live environment but doesn’t define a standard.
B. Backup configurations are stored copies, not the standard rules.
C. Candidate configuration is a proposed change being tested, not the final baseline.
By enforcing golden configurations, administrators ensure compliance, maintain security standards, and improve consistency across the enterprise.
References (CompTIA Network+ N10-009):
Domain: Network Operations — Configuration standards, golden images/configs.
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