VCP-VCF Administrator 2024 Question 62
Select 3You are preparing to deploy the VMware Aria Suite in a VMware Cloud Foundation environment. Which of the following prerequisites must be validated before proceeding with the deployment?
- A
Ensure that the VMware Cloud Foundation environment is running a supported version for the VMware Aria Suite.
- B
Verify that the required service accounts with appropriate permissions are created in your identity source.
- C
Confirm that the vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) is configured with the minimum required MTU size of 1200.
- D
Validate that NSX-T Data Center is deployed and configured with segments to support the Aria Suite components.
- E
Ensure that all ESXi hosts have direct internet access for downloading the VMware Aria Suite installer.
- F
Check that the Platform Services Controller (PSC) is deployed externally and is accessible.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
Before deploying the VMware Aria Suite in a VMware Cloud Foundation setup, it is crucial to validate prerequisites such as compatibility with the Cloud Foundation version, availability of required service accounts, and NSX-T Data Center configuration. These ensure that the suite components integrate and function correctly. Other options, such as an outdated MTU size, direct internet access for ESXi hosts, or an external PSC, are either irrelevant or outdated requirements.
- A. Correct.
Correct: It is essential to confirm that your VMware Cloud Foundation environment is running a version compatible with the VMware Aria Suite before deployment.
- B. Correct.
Correct: Service accounts with appropriate permissions are required to perform automated tasks during the Aria Suite deployment.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) MTU size required for VMware Aria Suite is typically 1600 or higher, not 1200.
- D. Correct.
Correct: NSX-T Data Center provides network segments for VMware Aria Suite components, making its deployment and configuration a critical prerequisite.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Direct internet access is not required for ESXi hosts. Instead, the VMware Aria Suite installer can be downloaded and staged separately.
- F. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The Platform Services Controller (PSC) is embedded in vCenter Server in modern VMware deployments, so deploying an external PSC is no longer a prerequisite.