2V0-21.23 Question 173
Select 3You are tasked with adding a new ESXi host to an existing vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) in your environment. The vDS is already configured with multiple port groups and uplinks. What steps must you take to successfully attach the ESXi host to the vDS and avoid network disruptions during the process?
- A
Assign the physical NICs (PNICs) of the ESXi host to the uplinks of the vDS
- B
Migrate the management network of the ESXi host to the vDS before assigning uplinks
- C
Ensure that the vSphere Distributed Switch version is compatible with the ESXi host
- D
Add the ESXi host to the vDS and assign it to the correct port groups
- E
Manually configure the ESXi host's standard switch before adding it to the vDS
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
When adding an ESXi host to a vSphere Distributed Switch, it is important to properly assign the physical NICs of the host to the uplinks of the vDS. Additionally, compatibility between the vDS and the ESXi host must be verified to avoid compatibility issues. Finally, the host must be assigned to the appropriate port groups on the vDS to ensure proper communication. Migrating the management network prematurely or manually configuring a standard switch are unnecessary and could cause network disruptions.
- A. Correct.
This is correct. Assigning the physical NICs (PNICs) of the ESXi host to the uplinks of the vDS is essential for ensuring network traffic flows properly between the host and the vDS.
- B. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Migrating the management network first without ensuring proper uplink assignment can lead to a loss of network connectivity for the ESXi host.
- C. Correct.
This is correct. The vSphere Distributed Switch version must be compatible with the ESXi host to ensure proper functionality and feature support.
- D. Correct.
This is correct. Adding the ESXi host to the vDS and assigning it to the correct port groups ensures that the host can communicate with other components in the environment.
- E. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Manually configuring the ESXi host's standard switch is not required when adding a host to a vDS, as the vDS handles network configuration centrally.