2V0-21.23 Question 172
Select 3You are tasked with adding multiple ESXi hosts to an existing vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS). During the process, you need to ensure minimal network disruption and validate uplink assignment. What is the correct workflow to add the ESXi hosts while maintaining connectivity?
- A
Add the ESXi hosts to the vDS and assign physical NICs (uplinks) directly from the vSphere Client.
- B
Migrate the VMkernel adapters to the vDS as part of the host addition process.
- C
Use a maintenance mode window to add ESXi hosts to the vDS to avoid any potential network disruption.
- D
Verify the physical NICs (uplinks) connected to the ESXi hosts before adding them to the vDS.
- E
Manually edit the Host Networking configuration on each host after adding them to the vDS.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
When adding ESXi hosts to a vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS), it is essential to assign physical NICs (uplinks) to the vDS, migrate VMkernel adapters to maintain connectivity for critical services, and verify the physical NIC connections to avoid any misconfigurations. These steps ensure a smooth integration of the ESXi hosts into the vDS with minimal network disruption.
- A. Correct.
Correct. Adding the ESXi hosts to the vDS and assigning physical NICs is a necessary and straightforward step to integrate the hosts into the distributed switch.
- B. Correct.
Correct. Migrating VMkernel adapters to the vDS ensures connectivity for critical services like management, vMotion, and storage traffic.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect. While using a maintenance mode window can be helpful, adding ESXi hosts to the vDS does not require downtime if done correctly.
- D. Correct.
Correct. Verifying the physical NICs connected to the ESXi hosts ensures that the uplinks are properly assigned and that there are no configuration mismatches.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Manually editing the Host Networking configuration on each host is not required if the vDS workflow is followed properly.