2V0-21.23 Question 13
Single answerA VMware vSphere administrator is configuring storage for a new cluster. The environment requires a shared datastore to support multiple ESXi hosts, offers advanced features like snapshots and cloning, and must be compatible with vSAN. Which storage datastore type should the administrator choose?
- A
VMFS (Virtual Machine File System)
- B
NFS (Network File System)
- C
vSAN Datastore
- D
vVols (Virtual Volumes)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The vSAN Datastore is the correct choice because it is purpose-built for VMware vSphere environments with vSAN. It offers shared storage for multiple ESXi hosts, supports advanced features like snapshots and cloning, and natively integrates with vSAN for hyperconverged infrastructure. Other datastore types, while useful in different scenarios, do not meet the specific requirements outlined in the question.
- A. Incorrect.
VMFS is a high-performance clustered file system designed for shared storage across ESXi hosts. However, it does not integrate directly with vSAN, which is specific to hyperconverged infrastructure.
- B. Incorrect.
NFS is a shared file system that can support multiple ESXi hosts. However, it does not natively integrate with vSAN or provide the level of clustering and advanced features offered by vSAN.
- C. Correct.
vSAN Datastore is designed specifically for VMware's hyperconverged infrastructure. It provides shared storage across ESXi hosts, integrates tightly with vSAN, and supports advanced features like snapshots and cloning.
- D. Incorrect.
vVols integrates with external storage arrays and provides granular VM-level storage management. However, it is not a datastore type that integrates with vSAN clusters specifically.