2V0-21.23 Question 242
Single answerA VMware administrator is tasked with configuring a vSphere environment to support two different types of traffic: management traffic and vMotion traffic. Each type of traffic requires its own dedicated network stack to ensure proper routing and separation. The administrator has already created the required VMkernel adapters. What must the administrator do next to properly configure the network stacks in the environment?
- A
Assign the vMotion service to a VMkernel adapter configured with the vMotion network stack.
- B
Assign the Management service to a VMkernel adapter configured with the vMotion network stack.
- C
Ensure that the same VMkernel adapter is used for both Management and vMotion traffic to simplify configuration.
- D
Configure static routes for each network stack to ensure proper traffic routing.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
To properly configure different network stacks in a vSphere environment, each type of traffic (e.g., Management and vMotion) must be assigned to its own dedicated VMkernel adapter. This ensures traffic separation and proper routing. In this scenario, the vMotion service must be explicitly assigned to a VMkernel adapter configured with the vMotion network stack. Configuring static routes is not necessary unless additional custom routing is required.
- A. Correct.
This is the correct approach. Assigning the vMotion service to a VMkernel adapter configured with the vMotion network stack ensures that vMotion traffic is properly routed and isolated.
- B. Incorrect.
This is incorrect because Management traffic must not use the vMotion network stack. Each traffic type requires its own network stack.
- C. Incorrect.
This is incorrect because combining Management and vMotion traffic on the same VMkernel adapter violates the requirement for traffic separation and may lead to routing conflicts.
- D. Incorrect.
While configuring static routes can be necessary in some cases, it is not explicitly required for this scenario if proper network stacks are already assigned.