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Templates vs. Policies

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11/09/18 Are configuration templates still needed with an automation framework? Or does the automation policy make them a relic of the past? Traditional Configuration Management: Templates We’ve all been there. We always keep a backup copy of a device’s configuration, not just for recovery, but ... The post Templates vs. Policies appeared first on SolarWinds Blog.
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