2V0-21.23 Question 73
Select 3An administrator is tasked with standardizing the lifecycle management of ESXi hosts in their VMware environment. They are evaluating the use of vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) with a desired state-based model. Which of the following statements accurately describe the functionality or benefits of using vSphere Lifecycle Manager with the desired state-based model?
- A
vSphere Lifecycle Manager allows administrators to define a single desired state configuration for ESXi hosts, including firmware, drivers, and software.
- B
When using vSphere Lifecycle Manager, updates must be applied manually to each ESXi host in the cluster.
- C
vSphere Lifecycle Manager validates the compliance of ESXi hosts against the desired state and can remediate non-compliant hosts automatically.
- D
The desired state-based model in vSphere Lifecycle Manager is limited to managing only software patches for ESXi hosts.
- E
vSphere Lifecycle Manager can integrate with vendor-provided firmware and driver add-ons to maintain hardware compatibility.
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
vSphere Lifecycle Manager with the desired state-based model simplifies ESXi lifecycle management by allowing administrators to define a comprehensive desired state configuration. This configuration includes firmware, drivers, and software, ensuring standardization across the cluster. It automates compliance checks and remediation and integrates with vendor add-ons to maintain hardware compatibility, streamlining the entire lifecycle management process.
- A. Correct.
Correct: vSphere Lifecycle Manager allows administrators to define a single desired state configuration that includes firmware, drivers, and software, enabling streamlined and consistent lifecycle management.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Updates do not need to be applied manually to each ESXi host. vSphere Lifecycle Manager automates the process by remediating hosts to match the desired state.
- C. Correct.
Correct: vSphere Lifecycle Manager continuously validates the compliance of ESXi hosts with the desired state and provides remediation options to ensure consistency.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The desired state-based model is not limited to managing only software patches; it also includes firmware, drivers, and vendor add-ons.
- E. Correct.
Correct: vSphere Lifecycle Manager integrates with vendor-provided firmware and driver add-ons, ensuring compatibility and support for hardware.