VCP-VCF Administrator 2024 Question 86
Select 4A VMware Cloud Foundation administrator needs to download the vSphere CLI tools onto a developer workstation running Windows 10. Which of the following steps should the administrator follow to ensure the tools are correctly downloaded and installed?
- A
Visit the VMware Downloads page and locate the vSphere CLI tools.
- B
Ensure the developer workstation meets the system requirements for vSphere CLI tools, such as supported OS and sufficient disk space.
- C
Download the vSphere CLI tools package compatible with Linux, as it offers better performance.
- D
Install the downloaded package using the appropriate installer for the Windows operating system.
- E
Verify the installation by running 'esxcli --version' in the command prompt to ensure the tools were installed properly.
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Correct answers: A, B, D, E
Explanation
To download and install the vSphere CLI tools on a developer workstation, the administrator must follow the proper procedure. This includes downloading the tools from the VMware Downloads page, ensuring the system requirements are met, using the correct installer for the operating system, and verifying the installation. Failing to follow any of these steps could result in improper installation or functionality issues.
- A. Correct.
Correct: Visiting the VMware Downloads page is the official way to obtain the vSphere CLI tools.
- B. Correct.
Correct: Ensuring the system requirements are met is a necessary step to avoid installation or compatibility issues.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Downloading the Linux package for a Windows system is not valid as the tools need to match the operating system of the workstation.
- D. Correct.
Correct: Using the proper installer for Windows ensures that the tools are installed correctly on the workstation.
- E. Correct.
Correct: Verifying the installation by running 'esxcli --version' confirms that the CLI tools are functional and installed correctly.