VCP-CMA 2024 Question 26
Select 3You are tasked with installing and configuring VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) 8.11 in a production environment. Before deploying vRA, which prerequisites must be met to ensure a successful installation?
- A
Ensure the vSphere environment has a minimum of one ESXi host running version 7.0 or later.
- B
Configure an external Microsoft SQL database for vRA deployment.
- C
Verify that the DNS records (forward and reverse) for the vRA appliance are properly configured.
- D
Allocate at least 256 GB of storage for the primary vRA appliance disk.
- E
Ensure that an NTP server is configured and reachable from the vRA appliance.
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
Installing VMware vRealize Automation 8.x requires meeting specific prerequisites. A supported vSphere environment (ESXi 7.0 or later) is necessary as vRA is deployed on vSphere. Correct DNS configuration, including forward and reverse records, ensures network connectivity and proper hostname resolution. Time synchronization using an NTP server is another critical requirement to maintain consistency across components. These prerequisites help avoid installation and configuration issues. External Microsoft SQL databases and excessive disk space are not mandatory for vRA 8.x, as it uses an internal PostgreSQL database and has standard storage requirements.
- A. Correct.
Correct. vRA requires a supported vSphere environment with ESXi 7.0 or later for deployment.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. vRA 8.x does not require an external Microsoft SQL database, as it uses an internal PostgreSQL database by default.
- C. Correct.
Correct. Proper DNS configuration, including forward and reverse records, is a critical prerequisite for vRA deployment.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. While storage is important, the minimum storage requirement for the vRA appliance is typically less than 256 GB. This option overstates the requirement.
- E. Correct.
Correct. An NTP server is essential to ensure time synchronization, which is critical for the proper functioning of vRA components.