Which of the following connection methods allows a network engineer to automate configuration deployment for network devices across the environment?
Correct Answer: C
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation (paraphrased, aligned to N10-009):
SSH provides secure, scriptable remote access used by automation/orchestration tools (e.g., leveraging CLI, NETCONF over SSH, or Ansible modules) to push configurations at scale.
* A. RDP is primarily for Windows GUI sessions and is not commonly used for network device automation.
* B. Telnet can be scripted but is insecure (plaintext); modern best practice is to use SSH.
* D. GUI access is typically manual and not ideal for scalable, repeatable automation.
References (CompTIA Network+ N10-009):
* Domain: Network Operations - Configuration management, automation/orchestration, secure management protocols (SSH vs. Telnet), change at scale.