2V0-21.23 Question 218
Single answerYou are tasked with deploying a virtual machine (VM) from a subscribed content library in vCenter Server. During the deployment process, you notice that the template you need is grayed out and unavailable for selection. What could be the cause of this issue?
- A
The template in the subscribed content library is not synchronized with the local vCenter Server.
- B
You do not have the required permissions to deploy VMs from the content library.
- C
The subscribed content library is configured for manual synchronization, and the template has not been downloaded yet.
- D
The subscribed content library does not support deployment of VMs directly from its templates.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
When deploying a VM from a subscribed content library, templates that are grayed out are usually in a state where they are known to the library but have not been downloaded yet. Subscribed content libraries with manual synchronization require templates to be explicitly downloaded before they can be used for VM deployment. Ensuring the template is downloaded resolves this issue.
- A. Incorrect.
If the template in the subscribed content library is not synchronized, it would not appear at all in the content library. Templates that are grayed out are typically present but not downloaded.
- B. Incorrect.
While permissions could restrict access to content libraries, they would not cause the template to be grayed out. Instead, you would encounter an access denied error.
- C. Correct.
This is the correct answer. Subscribed content libraries configured for manual synchronization require the administrator to manually download items before they can be used. A grayed-out template indicates that it has not yet been downloaded.
- D. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Subscribed content libraries do support VM deployment directly from templates, provided that the templates are synchronized and available.