VCP-VCF Administrator 2024 Question 97
Select 3You are preparing to commission new hosts into a VMware Cloud Foundation workload domain. Which of the following prerequisites must be validated before adding the hosts to the SDDC Manager?
- A
Ensure the ESXi version on the hosts is compatible with the VMware Cloud Foundation version.
- B
Verify that the hosts are configured with static IP addresses.
- C
Confirm that the hosts have at least one vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) configured.
- D
Validate that the hosts have sufficient CPU, memory, and storage resources.
- E
Ensure the hosts are already part of an existing vSAN cluster.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
Before commissioning hosts into VMware Cloud Foundation, administrators must ensure that the ESXi version is compatible, the hosts are configured with static IP addresses, and they meet the hardware requirements. These prerequisites ensure smooth integration and operational readiness. vDS and vSAN configurations are handled later during workload domain setup, so they are not prerequisites.
- A. Correct.
Correct. The ESXi version must be compatible with the VMware Cloud Foundation version to avoid compatibility issues during host commissioning.
- B. Correct.
Correct. Static IP addresses are required for proper network configuration and integration into the workload domain.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect. VMware Cloud Foundation handles vDS configuration during host integration. It is not a prerequisite for host commissioning.
- D. Correct.
Correct. The hosts must meet the required hardware specifications, including CPU, memory, and storage, to ensure they are capable of supporting the workload domain.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Hosts do not need to be part of an existing vSAN cluster prior to commissioning. vSAN configuration is handled during the workload domain setup process.