A company is sending a switch to a remote site to be reused. An administrator needs to move the switch and ensure no network settings persist. Which of the following databases does the administrator need to delete?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The VLAN database is the database that stores the VLAN configuration information on a switch, such as the VLAN IDs, names, and ports. The VLAN database is stored in a separate file from the switch configuration file, and it is not affected by the erase startup-config or reload commands. Therefore, to delete the VLAN database, the administrator needs to use a specific command, such as delete flash:vlan.dat or delete vlan.dat, depending on the switch model. Deleting the VLAN database will ensure that no network settings related to VLANs persist on the switch when it is moved to a remote site.
References
1: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Study Guide, page 163
2: N10-008 CompTIA Network+ : 5.5 - Professor Messer IT Certification Training Courses
3: CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Practice Exam w/PBQ & Solution, question 6