2V0-21.23 Question 377
Single answerYou are a VMware administrator tasked with deploying a new virtual machine (VM) quickly to meet an urgent business requirement. The VM needs to be configured with a standard set of applications and settings pre-defined by your organization. Which method should you use to deploy the VM efficiently while ensuring it meets the standard configuration?
- A
Deploy the virtual machine from an Open Virtualization Format (OVF) template.
- B
Create a new virtual machine and manually configure it with the required settings.
- C
Deploy the virtual machine using a Content Library template.
- D
Clone an existing virtual machine and modify it to meet the configuration requirements.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Content Library in vSphere is designed to store and manage VM templates centrally, enabling rapid and standardized deployments. By using a template from the Content Library, you can ensure that the VM is deployed with the required settings and applications without manual configuration or post-deployment modifications, making it ideal for time-sensitive requirements.
- A. Incorrect.
Deploying from an OVF template is a valid method for creating VMs, but it may not provide the flexibility or integration with the Content Library for rapid deployment and standardization.
- B. Incorrect.
Manually creating and configuring a new VM is time-consuming and error-prone, making it unsuitable for urgent requirements or ensuring standardized configurations.
- C. Correct.
Deploying a VM from a Content Library template is the most efficient and standardized approach. The Content Library allows pre-defined VM configurations and settings to be managed centrally, ensuring consistency and rapid deployment.
- D. Incorrect.
Cloning an existing VM can work but requires additional steps to modify the VM, which may introduce errors and is less efficient compared to deploying from a Content Library template.