2V0-21.23 Question 21
Select 3An administrator is configuring a vSphere environment that includes a storage array supporting VASA. The administrator wants to ensure optimal path selection and availability for the storage devices in case of path failure. Which of the following steps should the administrator take to achieve this?
- A
Ensure the storage array is compatible with VMware's VASA provider.
- B
Configure a multipathing policy such as Round Robin or Fixed in the vSphere client.
- C
Manually create datastore heartbeats for each path to monitor their health.
- D
Use the vSphere Storage APIs for Multipathing (VAMP) to configure path redundancy.
- E
Register the storage provider in vCenter to enable VASA features.
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Correct answers: A, B, E
Explanation
To configure optimal path selection and availability in a vSphere environment with a storage array supporting VASA, the administrator must ensure the storage array supports VASA, register the storage provider in vCenter, and configure an appropriate multipathing policy. These steps enable the environment to leverage VASA features and maintain path redundancy and performance.
- A. Correct.
Ensuring that the storage array is compatible with VMware's VASA provider is a critical step for leveraging VASA features such as storage capabilities and health monitoring.
- B. Correct.
Configuring a multipathing policy such as Round Robin or Fixed ensures optimal path selection and availability in case of failures. This is essential for redundancy and performance.
- C. Incorrect.
Datastore heartbeats are automatically managed by vSphere High Availability (HA) and are not related to multipathing or VASA configuration. This step is unnecessary in this context.
- D. Incorrect.
While path redundancy is critical, vSphere Storage APIs for Multipathing (VAMP) is not a recognized feature or configuration option in the VMware ecosystem.
- E. Correct.
Registering the storage provider in vCenter is necessary to enable VASA features, which provide storage awareness and integration with the array.