VCP-CMA 2024 Question 113
Select 3A cloud administrator needs to deploy multiple minions in a VMware vSphere environment using VMware Aria Automation. They intend to use a cloud template to define the deployment. After deploying the minions, they also want to run specific SaltStack state files on the minions to configure them. What steps must the administrator follow to ensure the state files are applied successfully?
- A
Define the Salt master details in the cloud template to ensure the minions can communicate with it.
- B
Include a lifecycle 'Day 2' action in the cloud template to trigger the Salt state file application.
- C
Use the 'SaltStack Config' integration in VMware Aria Automation and map the desired state files to the minion deployment.
- D
Manually apply the Salt state files on the deployed minions using the Salt command-line interface.
- E
Ensure that the deployed minions have the Salt minion agent installed and configured to connect to the Salt master.
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
To successfully deploy and configure minions using VMware Aria Automation and SaltStack, the administrator must ensure the Salt master details are defined in the cloud template, the 'SaltStack Config' integration is used to map and apply state files, and the minions have the Salt minion agent installed and configured for communication. These steps automate the process and ensure the state files are applied without manual intervention.
- A. Correct.
Defining the Salt master details in the cloud template ensures that the deployed minions know where to connect for configuration management. This is a crucial step for a successful SaltStack integration.
- B. Incorrect.
While 'Day 2' actions are useful for post-deployment tasks, they are not required for applying Salt state files if the process is already integrated within the deployment lifecycle.
- C. Correct.
Using the 'SaltStack Config' integration in VMware Aria Automation allows you to manage and apply state files automatically, making it an essential step for this scenario.
- D. Incorrect.
Manually applying Salt state files is not necessary when using VMware Aria Automation, as the integration provides an automated and scalable way to manage configurations.
- E. Correct.
The Salt minion agent must be installed and configured on the deployed minions to enable communication with the Salt master and ensure state files can be applied.