How are unmanaged workloads typically characterized?

Unmanaged workloads are characterized by the absence of the Virtual Enforcement Node (VEN) software installed on them. Without the VEN, these workloads cannot be monitored or controlled by the Illumio platform, which is designed to provide visibility, segmentation, and security enforcement for assets within a network. The lack of VEN means that the Illumio core functionalities, such as policy enforcement based on real-time traffic data, are not applicable to these unmanaged workloads.

While other options may discuss aspects related to workloads, they do not specifically align with the concept of "unmanaged." For instance, saying that workloads do not require any maintenance may apply to certain scenarios, but it does not define an unmanaged workload in the Illumio context. Similarly, fully monitored workloads and actively managed workloads suggest control and oversight, which is not the case for unmanaged workloads lacking the necessary software for monitoring and management.