A network technician wants to ensure the backup configuration files for the network devices are not being altered after they are stored. Which of the following tasks should the network technician perform to achieve this goal?
A) Compute the checksum of the backup file and document it separately.
B) Store the backup files on a thumb drive and keep it in a desk drawer.
C) Encrypt the drive the files are stored on using AES-256.
D) Upload the backup files to a cloud storage service.

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Computing the checksum of the backup file and documenting it separately allows the technician to verify the integrity of the files by comparing the checksum at a later time to ensure the files have not been altered.

A Network Technician Wants to Ensure the Backup Configuration Files