A VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) administrator wants to download the install bundles to deploy a
new VI Workload Domain. The SDDC Manager is currently not connected to the internet.
Which two methods can the VCF administrator use to download the install bundles? (Choose two.)
A, B
Explanation:
When the SDDC Manager in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is not connected to the internet,
administrators have two main options to download install bundles:
1. Using the Bundle Transfer Utility: This utility allows administrators to download bundles on an
internet-connected machine and then transfer them to the isolated VCF environment. It’s specifically
designed for environments without direct internet access.
2. Using a Proxy in the SDDC Manager: Configuring a proxy in SDDC Manager enables indirect access
to download bundles through a controlled connection, such as a secure proxy server, if internet
access is permitted only through proxy settings.
An administrator wants to implement password rotation as a security measure in VMware Cloud
Foundation (VCF).
Which statement regarding password rotation in VCF is true?
D
Explanation:
In VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), password rotation generates new, randomized passwords that
meet specific complexity requirements, including a minimum length of 20 characters with at least
one uppercase letter, one number, and one special character. This approach helps enhance security
by ensuring that passwords are strong and regularly updated.
An administrator wants to deploy a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) VI Workload Domain (WLD).
The WLD will use a vSAN stretched cluster across availability zones.
What configuration step meets the requirements?
D
Explanation:
For a vSAN stretched cluster deployment across availability zones in VMware Cloud Foundation, a
vSAN Witness is required to maintain data consistency and quorum between the two sites. This
witness node is typically deployed as a single ESXi host in the Management Workload Domain (WLD),
separate from the active VI Workload Domain. This configuration provides fault tolerance and
ensures that the witness is isolated from the main workload domain, enhancing stability and
recovery in case of a failure in one of the availability zones.
Other options are incorrect because they involve configurations that do not meet the specific
requirements for a stretched vSAN cluster setup with a dedicated vSAN Witness in a secure, isolated
location.
Which two are true regarding vSphere Namespaces in a Workload Management-enabled VI
Workload Domain? (Choose two.)
A, B
Explanation:
vSphere Namespaces in a Workload Management-enabled environment can integrate with Active
Directory to provide Role Based Access Control (RBAC). This feature allows administrators to set
permissions based on Active Directory roles for better access management.
vSphere Namespace is essentially an extension of a vSphere resource pool. It provides a logical
boundary within which resources (such as CPU, memory, and storage) can be allocated to workloads
and Kubernetes clusters, facilitating efficient resource management within the workload domain.
An administrator is experiencing issues with NTP during a pre-check before performing an upgrade of
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). As a precaution the administrator would like to check if NTP is
synchronized properly between the SDDC Manager and the ESXi hosts by using the SoS utility.
Which command option should the administrator use?
B
Explanation:
In VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), the SoS utility provides a variety of command options to check
the health of system components. To verify NTP synchronization status between the SDDC Manager
and ESXi hosts, the administrator should use the --ntp-health command option. This command
provides details on NTP configuration and synchronization status, which is essential for maintaining
time consistency across the VCF environment, especially before an upgrade.
In which order does a VI Workload Domain with Workload Management enabled need to be
upgraded?
A.
1. NSX
2. vCenter Server
3. Workload Management
4. ESXi
B.
1. ESXi
2. NSX
3. vCenter Server
4. Workload Management
C.
1. Workload Management
2. vCenter Server
3. ESXi
4. NSX
D.
1. NSX
2. vCenter Server
3. ESXi
4. Workload Management
D
Explanation:
When upgrading a VI Workload Domain with Workload Management enabled in VMware Cloud
Foundation, the correct sequence is essential to maintain compatibility and stability. The upgrade
process should start with NSX, as it provides the foundational networking services required for both
vCenter and workload management components. vCenter Server is upgraded next, followed by ESXi
hosts to ensure compatibility with the updated vCenter version. Finally, Workload Management is
upgraded last, as it relies on the updated versions of NSX, vCenter Server, and ESXi to function
correctly.
How would an administrator remove an unused certificate from SDDC Manager?
C
Explanation:
To remove an unused certificate from SDDC Manager in VMware Cloud Foundation, the
administrator needs to use the SDDC Manager command line. The SDDC Manager UI does not
provide an option to manually remove certificates, and unused certificates are not automatically
removed. Additionally, revoking the certificate from the certificate authority (CA) does not remove it
from SDDC Manager, as the certificate would still remain in the system until it’s manually deleted via
the command line.
An administrator has been tasked with increasing the available capacity within an existing VMware
Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment to support the deployment of production workloads. The VCF
environment consists of a single VI Workload Domain (which is using vSphere Lifecycle Manager
images as the update method) with only a single vSAN Cluster called Prod-01. Two new hosts have
been added to SDDC Manager inventory for the capacity expansion. The new hosts have identically
configured CPU and RAM to the hosts in Prod-01. VMFS on FC is the required principal storage
option.
Which process must the administrator complete to increase the available capacity without the need
for additional management components?
D
Explanation:
Since the goal is to increase capacity in the existing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment
without adding new management components, the most straightforward approach is to expand the
existing Prod-01 cluster by adding the additional hosts. This approach will incorporate the new hosts
into the existing VI Workload Domain and vSAN cluster without needing to create new clusters or
workload domains.
An administrator has discovered that not all DNS PTR records are created and would like to perform a
health check with the SoS utility if this is the case for more components.
Which command option should the administrator use?
D
Explanation:
The --dns-forward-reverse-health command option in the SoS utility checks both forward and reverse
DNS resolution, including PTR records. This command provides a comprehensive check of DNS health
by verifying that both forward (A records) and reverse (PTR records) lookups are correctly configured
for the components in the VMware Cloud Foundation environment. This is essential for ensuring
proper connectivity and functionality across VCF components.
A vSphere administrator is tasked with deploying VMware Aria Operations for Logs in the company’s
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment.
Which two are valid Application Virtual Network (AVN) options for Aria Operations for Logs? (Choose
two.)
A, D
Explanation:
In a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment, Application Virtual Networks (AVNs) are typically
implemented using overlay-backed segments for connectivity within and across regions. These
overlay-backed segments are specifically designed for services like VMware Aria Operations for Logs
to ensure secure and scalable network isolation.
Region-A - Overlay backed segment is valid because an overlay-backed segment in a specific region
(e.g., Region-A) can be used to deploy Aria Operations for Logs.
X-Region - Overlay backed segment is also valid, as an X-Region overlay-backed segment enables
cross-region connectivity, which is beneficial for services that require multi-region access.
VLAN-backed segments and vSphere distributed Port Groups are not typically used for AVNs in VCF,
as they do not provide the same level of network isolation and flexibility as overlay-backed
segments.