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2V0-21.23 practice question 221 of 452

VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2024. Associate level, VMware. Free question with the correct answer and a full explanation.

2V0-21.23 Question 221

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An administrator is managing virtual machine (VM) templates in a vSphere environment. They have created multiple versions of a VM template to match application requirements for different teams. The administrator now needs to deploy a new VM from a specific version of a template. What should the administrator do to ensure the correct version is used during deployment?

  1. A

    Select the required version of the template during the 'Deploy VM from Template' wizard in the vSphere Client.

  2. B

    Manually clone the desired template version to a new VM and customize it during the deployment.

  3. C

    Use the 'Convert to Virtual Machine' option on the desired template version and then deploy the VM.

  4. D

    Publish the desired template version to a content library and deploy the VM from there.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The vSphere Client provides built-in functionality to manage template versions and allows administrators to select the specific version of a template during the 'Deploy VM from Template' wizard. This ensures that the correct configuration is applied without needing manual cloning or unnecessary conversions. Using versioning simplifies template management and enhances consistency during VM deployments.

  • A. Correct.

    Correct. The vSphere Client allows administrators to manage and select specific template versions during the deployment process, provided the template has versioning enabled.

  • B. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. Manually cloning a template is not an efficient or recommended process when versioning is used, as it bypasses the benefits of version control and automation provided by vSphere.

  • C. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. The 'Convert to Virtual Machine' option is used to revert a template back to a VM for further modifications, not for deploying new VMs from a specific version.

  • D. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. While publishing templates to a content library is a valid approach for managing templates, it does not specifically address selecting a particular version of a template during deployment.

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