VCP-VCF Administrator 2024 Question 85
Select 3A VMware Cloud Foundation administrator needs to download and install the vSphere CLI tools on a developer workstation running Windows to manage and automate tasks for a vSphere environment. Which of the following steps should the administrator follow?
- A
Visit the VMware Customer Connect portal and download the vSphere CLI installer compatible with Windows.
- B
Ensure that the developer workstation meets the vSphere CLI system requirements, such as the appropriate version of Python.
- C
Use the vSphere Web Client to download the vSphere CLI tools directly to the developer workstation.
- D
Run the vSphere CLI installer as an administrator to complete the installation on the developer workstation.
- E
Edit the vSphere CLI tools configuration file to enable SSH connections to the ESXi hosts.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
Downloading and installing the vSphere CLI tools involves obtaining the installer from the official VMware Customer Connect portal, verifying the system requirements, and completing the installation with appropriate administrative permissions. These steps ensure that the tools are installed securely and operate correctly on the developer workstation. Using the vSphere Web Client or editing configuration files is not part of the installation process.
- A. Correct.
Correct: The VMware Customer Connect portal is the official source for downloading VMware products, including the vSphere CLI tools, ensuring the installer is legitimate and compatible.
- B. Correct.
Correct: Verifying system requirements, such as compatible operating systems and dependencies like Python, is essential to ensure the vSphere CLI tools function correctly.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The vSphere Web Client is used for managing vSphere environments but does not provide an option to download vSphere CLI tools directly.
- D. Correct.
Correct: Running the installer as an administrator ensures that the installation has the necessary permissions to complete on the developer workstation.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Editing configuration files to enable SSH connections is not a required step during the installation of vSphere CLI tools. SSH connections are typically managed separately.