Describe your experience in using command-line utilities instead of GUI utilities for network configuration - which do you prefer and why, plus the benefit of each. Describe any utilities you are familiar with. Your network configuration is not functioning properly. What steps would you take to correct the problems and why?

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Andres Galloway

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1 January, 20:52

Describe your experience in using command-line utilities instead of GUI utilities for network configuration - which do you prefer and why, plus the benefit of each. Describe any utilities you are familiar with. Your network configuration is not functioning properly. What steps would you take to correct the problems and why?

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Houston Holland · Answer 1

Ease

CLI

Due to a higher degree of memorization and familiarity needed for operation and navigation, new users find operating a command line interface more difficult than a GUI

GUI

Because a GUI is visually intuitive, users tend to learn how to use a GUI faster than a CLI.

Multitasking

CLI

Although many command line environments are capable of multitasking, they do not offer the same ease and ability to view multiple things at once on one screen.

GUI

GUI users have windows that enable a user to view, control, manipulate, and toggle through multiple programs and folders at same time.

Conclusion

Overall, a GUI is used by more users today than a CLI. Dedicated and hard core programmers may lean towards using a CLI for efficiency and speed, but the GUI is more user-friendly and preferred by most users.