2V0-41.24 Question 279
Select 3You are tasked with preparing ESXi hosts for a new VMware NSX implementation in your environment. The environment requires that the hosts be ready to support the NSX-T Data Plane. Which steps must you ensure are completed before proceeding with the installation of NSX components?
- A
Ensure that each ESXi host has at least one physical NIC dedicated to the NSX-T overlay traffic.
- B
Verify that the ESXi hosts are running a version compatible with the NSX-T release.
- C
Install the NSX Edge appliance on each ESXi host.
- D
Enable Secure Boot for all ESXi hosts.
- E
Configure the ESXi hosts to use NTP for time synchronization.
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Correct answers: A, B, E
Explanation
When preparing ESXi hosts for an NSX-T deployment, it is vital to ensure they meet specific requirements such as having a physical NIC for overlay traffic, using a compatible ESXi version, and being configured for time synchronization via NTP. These steps ensure the hosts can support the NSX-T data plane and facilitate proper network functionality. Secure Boot, while recommended for security, is not mandatory for NSX-T, and the NSX Edge appliance is not installed on individual ESXi hosts but rather deployed separately in the environment.
- A. Correct.
Correct: NSX-T overlay traffic requires at least one physical NIC for proper network traffic handling and segmentation.
- B. Correct.
Correct: Ensuring ESXi hosts are running a compatible version is critical to avoid compatibility issues with NSX-T components.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The NSX Edge appliance is a separate component and is not required to be installed on every ESXi host. It is typically installed on a dedicated VM or cluster.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: While Secure Boot is a security best practice, it is not a mandatory requirement for preparing ESXi hosts for NSX-T.
- E. Correct.
Correct: Time synchronization using NTP is essential for NSX-T components to function correctly, as it ensures consistent timestamps across the environment.