The network element must employ automated mechanisms to centrally apply configuration settings.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-34070	SRG-NET-000126-DNS-NA	SV-44523r1_rule		Medium

Description
Uncoordinated or incorrect configuration changes to network components can potentially lead to network outages and possibly compromises. Centrally managing configuration changes for network elements can ensure they are done at the correct time and if necessary in synchronization with each other which can be vital for nodes that peer and require compatible configurations. Centralized configuration management also provides visibility and tracking of enterprise level activity promoting a sound configuration management procedure, as well as an aid for troubleshooting network problems. Centralized mechanisms for configuration management are not a function of DNS.

Description

Uncoordinated or incorrect configuration changes to network components can potentially lead to network outages and possibly compromises. Centrally managing configuration changes for network elements can ensure they are done at the correct time and if necessary in synchronization with each other which can be vital for nodes that peer and require compatible configurations. Centralized configuration management also provides visibility and tracking of enterprise level activity promoting a sound configuration management procedure, as well as an aid for troubleshooting network problems. Centralized mechanisms for configuration management are not a function of DNS.

STIG	Date
Domain Name System (DNS) Security Requirements Guide	2012-10-24

Details

Check Text ( C-42036r1_chk )
This is not a function of DNS.

Fix Text (F-37984r1_fix)
This requirement is NA for DNS. No fix required.