VCP-VCF Administrator 2024 Question 102
Select 4You are tasked with scaling an existing cluster in a VMware Cloud Foundation workload domain. The cluster currently has three hosts, and you plan to add two additional hosts to meet increased workload requirements. Which prerequisites and actions must be completed before successfully scaling the cluster?
- A
Ensure the new hosts have the same hardware configuration as the existing hosts in the cluster.
- B
Verify that the new hosts are discovered in the SDDC Manager Inventory.
- C
Manually install the ESXi on the new hosts before adding them to the cluster.
- D
Ensure the new hosts have network connectivity with the existing cluster nodes and management components.
- E
Verify that there are available licenses for the additional hosts in the workload domain.
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Correct answers: A, B, D, E
Explanation
When scaling a cluster in VMware Cloud Foundation, it is essential to ensure hardware consistency, network connectivity, and licensing compliance. The SDDC Manager simplifies the process by automating ESXi installation and configuration, so manual installation is unnecessary. Proper preparation ensures a seamless scaling operation and avoids runtime issues within the workload domain.
- A. Correct.
Ensuring that the new hosts have the same hardware configuration as the existing hosts is critical for consistency and compatibility in the cluster, particularly for vSAN and DRS.
- B. Correct.
New hosts must be discovered in the SDDC Manager Inventory before they can be incorporated into the cluster.
- C. Incorrect.
Manually installing ESXi is not required, as the SDDC Manager automates this process when adding hosts to a cluster.
- D. Correct.
Network connectivity must be verified to ensure the new hosts can communicate with the existing cluster members and management components.
- E. Correct.
Licenses must be verified to ensure compliance and proper operation of the additional hosts in the workload domain.