2V0-21.23 Question 168
Select 4You are tasked with creating a new distributed switch in a vSphere environment to improve network management for virtual machines. What steps must you take to create and configure a distributed switch in vCenter Server?
- A
Navigate to the Networking view in vSphere Client and right-click the data center to create a new distributed switch.
- B
Assign physical NICs (uplinks) to the distributed switch after its creation.
- C
Add distributed port groups to the distributed switch to segment traffic based on VM requirements.
- D
Directly assign virtual machines to the distributed switch without creating any port groups.
- E
Verify and configure network policies such as security, traffic shaping, and VLANs for the distributed port groups.
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Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Explanation
Creating a distributed switch in vSphere involves several key steps: creating the switch itself, assigning uplinks for physical connectivity, and configuring distributed port groups for VM traffic. Network policies for port groups must also be configured to align with specific requirements. Directly assigning VMs to a distributed switch without port groups is not possible in vSphere, as port groups are mandatory for VM connectivity.
- A. Correct.
Correct: The distributed switch is created from the Networking view in vSphere Client by right-clicking the data center and selecting the appropriate option.
- B. Correct.
Correct: Uplinks must be assigned to the distributed switch to provide connectivity between the physical network and the virtual switch.
- C. Correct.
Correct: Distributed port groups are required for segmenting VM traffic and allowing the configuration of policies such as VLANs.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Virtual machines cannot be directly assigned to the distributed switch. They must be connected to a distributed port group.
- E. Correct.
Correct: Network policies such as security, traffic shaping, and VLANs should be verified and configured for port groups to ensure proper functionality and compliance with organizational requirements.