VCP-VCF Administrator 2024 Question 182
Single answerA VMware Cloud Foundation administrator receives a request to resize a virtual machine (VM) to accommodate increased workload demands. The VM is running in a workload domain and is currently powered on. What is the correct Day 2 operation process to resize the VM?
- A
Shut down the VM, navigate to the VM settings, and modify the CPU and memory allocation.
- B
Access the vSphere Client, edit the VM settings to increase CPU and memory, and then apply the changes while the VM is powered on.
- C
Clone the VM, modify the CPU and memory settings on the clone, and replace the original VM with the modified clone.
- D
Export the VM as an OVF, edit the OVF file to change the CPU and memory allocation, and re-import the VM.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Day 2 operations on a virtual machine in VMware Cloud Foundation involve tasks like resizing CPU and memory to meet workload demands. The vSphere Client provides a seamless way to modify VM configuration without requiring downtime, as most modern VMs are configured to support hot-add features. This ensures operational efficiency while minimizing service disruption.
- A. Incorrect.
While shutting down the VM to modify its settings is one option, it is not necessary for most modern VMs in VMware Cloud Foundation. This approach leads to unnecessary downtime.
- B. Correct.
Using the vSphere Client to edit the VM settings while the VM is powered on is the recommended method in VMware Cloud Foundation. Most modern VMs support hot-add for CPU and memory, minimizing downtime and fulfilling Day 2 operational requirements.
- C. Incorrect.
Cloning the VM and replacing it is an inefficient and unnecessary process for resizing a VM. It introduces additional complexity and downtime without adding value.
- D. Incorrect.
Exporting and re-importing the VM as an OVF to modify settings is not a valid or practical approach for resizing a VM. This process is cumbersome and does not align with the Day 2 operational best practices in VMware Cloud Foundation.