2V0-21.23 Question 268
Select 3An administrator is tasked with expanding an existing vSphere cluster by adding two physical ESXi hosts. The cluster is currently configured with vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) networking and vSAN for storage. The administrator decides to use the Quickstart workflow for cluster expansion. Which of the following steps are required to ensure a successful cluster expansion using Quickstart?
- A
Ensure that the physical ESXi hosts have network connectivity to the existing cluster.
- B
Manually migrate all existing VMs to the new hosts before running Quickstart.
- C
Validate that the new hosts meet the hardware compatibility requirements for vSAN.
- D
Assign the same vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) configuration to the new hosts.
- E
Manually configure the vSAN disk groups on the new hosts before adding them to the cluster.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
Quickstart is designed to simplify the process of expanding clusters by automating key tasks, including vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) configuration and vSAN disk group setup. Before using Quickstart, it is crucial to ensure network connectivity and hardware compatibility for the new hosts. Manually migrating VMs or configuring vSAN disk groups is unnecessary, as these tasks are efficiently handled by Quickstart.
- A. Correct.
Correct: Network connectivity between the new physical hosts and the existing cluster is essential to ensure successful communication and configuration during the Quickstart workflow.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Quickstart does not require manual migration of VMs to the new hosts. This step is handled automatically after the hosts are added to the cluster, if necessary.
- C. Correct.
Correct: The hardware of the new hosts must meet the compatibility requirements for vSAN to ensure proper integration into the existing cluster.
- D. Correct.
Correct: The vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) configuration must be consistent across all hosts in the cluster, and Quickstart can help propagate this configuration to the new hosts.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Quickstart automates the creation and configuration of vSAN disk groups during the cluster expansion process. Manual configuration is not required.