2V0-32.24 Question 161
Select 3A VMware administrator is tasked with ensuring that virtual machine (VM) snapshots do not consume excessive storage space in the environment. The organization has a policy to monitor and clean up snapshots older than 7 days. Which combination of actions can the administrator take to efficiently manage snapshots and adhere to the organization's policy?
- A
Use vRealize Operations Manager to monitor VM snapshots and configure alerts for snapshots older than 7 days.
- B
Enable the 'Snapshot Age' alarm in vCenter Server to automatically delete snapshots older than 7 days.
- C
Manually review snapshots in the vSphere Client and delete any that are older than 7 days.
- D
Create a PowerCLI script to identify and report snapshots older than 7 days.
- E
Configure a scheduled task in vCenter Server to automatically consolidate and delete snapshots older than 7 days.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
Snapshot management is a critical administrative task to ensure storage efficiency and prevent potential performance degradation in a VMware environment. Using tools like vRealize Operations Manager for monitoring, manually reviewing snapshots, and leveraging automation through PowerCLI scripts are all valid methods to enforce the organization's snapshot policy. However, there is no native feature in vCenter Server to automatically delete snapshots based on age, so administrators must rely on manual or scripted solutions.
- A. Correct.
vRealize Operations Manager can be used to monitor virtual infrastructure, including snapshots, and can alert administrators about snapshots that exceed the organization's policy threshold. However, it does not automatically delete snapshots.
- B. Incorrect.
vCenter Server does not have an alarm or mechanism to automatically delete snapshots based on age. Administrators must take manual or scripted action to manage snapshots.
- C. Correct.
Manually reviewing snapshots in the vSphere Client is a valid option for snapshot management, albeit time-consuming. This ensures compliance with the policy but requires consistent effort from the administrator.
- D. Correct.
Using PowerCLI to create a script for identifying and reporting snapshots older than 7 days is an efficient and automated approach to managing snapshots. However, the script would not delete the snapshots unless explicitly configured to do so.
- E. Incorrect.
vCenter Server does not support automated, scheduled deletion of snapshots based on their age. Automating snapshot management requires external tools or scripting.