Is it necessary to configure UUID in interface file(ifcfg-ens) in rhel7?

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Issue

  • Is it necessary to configure UUID in interface file(ifcfg-ensX) in rhel7?
  • Will it become a problem if you comment out UUID in interface file(ifcfg-ensX)?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • NetworkManager

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