2V0-21.23 Question 194
Select 3An administrator is tasked with deploying VMware vCenter High Availability (vCenter HA) in an active-passive configuration. The vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) is already deployed, and the administrator has selected to use the Basic option for setting up vCenter HA. Which of the following steps does the administrator need to complete during this process?
- A
Deploy and configure a passive and witness node automatically through the vCenter HA wizard.
- B
Manually configure the network settings for the passive and witness nodes.
- C
Ensure that the vCenter Server Appliance has a static IP address before starting the configuration.
- D
Configure a private network for communication between the active, passive, and witness nodes.
- E
Manually clone the vCenter Server Appliance to create the passive and witness nodes.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
The Basic option for deploying vCenter HA simplifies the process by automating the creation of the passive and witness nodes. However, the administrator must ensure prerequisites such as a static IP address and a private network for node communication are in place. The Advanced option, on the other hand, requires manual steps such as cloning and configuring nodes, which are not relevant in this scenario.
- A. Correct.
This is correct because when using the Basic option, the vCenter HA wizard automatically deploys and configures the passive and witness nodes for the administrator.
- B. Incorrect.
This is incorrect because the Basic option does not require manual configuration of the network settings for the passive and witness nodes; it is handled automatically by the wizard.
- C. Correct.
This is correct because vCenter HA requires the vCenter Server Appliance to have a static IP address to ensure consistent communication and failover functionality.
- D. Correct.
This is correct because a private network is required for secure communication between the active, passive, and witness nodes in vCenter HA.
- E. Incorrect.
This is incorrect because the Basic option does not involve manually cloning the vCenter Server Appliance. Cloning is only required in the Advanced setup method.