350-401 Question 87
Select 2A network administrator is tasked with deploying a new virtual machine (VM) in a Cisco environment to run a critical application. The VM will need to communicate with other virtual machines and physical devices on the network. Which of the following options must the administrator configure to ensure proper VM connectivity?
- A
Assign a unique MAC address to the VM's virtual network interface card (vNIC).
- B
Configure the vSwitch to map the VM's traffic to the appropriate VLAN.
- C
Enable port security on the VM to prevent unauthorized access.
- D
Install VMware Tools or a similar guest VM management tool.
- E
Allocate sufficient CPU and memory resources to the VM.
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Correct answers: A, B
Explanation
To ensure proper VM connectivity, the administrator must configure a unique MAC address for the VM's vNIC to allow it to communicate on the network. Additionally, mapping the VM's traffic to the appropriate VLAN on the vSwitch ensures it is part of the correct network segment. These configurations are foundational for enabling VM communication with other virtual and physical devices in the environment.
- A. Correct.
Assigning a unique MAC address to the VM's vNIC is essential for the VM to participate in the network and communicate properly with other devices.
- B. Correct.
Configuring the vSwitch to map the VM's traffic to the appropriate VLAN is critical to ensure that the VM communicates within the correct network segment.
- C. Incorrect.
Port security is typically configured on physical switch ports, not directly on VMs. While security is important, this is not a mandatory step for basic VM connectivity.
- D. Incorrect.
Installing VMware Tools or similar tools enhances VM performance and manageability but is not directly related to network connectivity.
- E. Incorrect.
Allocating sufficient CPU and memory resources is important for the VM's performance, but it does not impact its network connectivity.