VCP-VMC 2024 Question 118
Select 3An organization is planning to deploy a VMware Cloud SDDC on VMware Cloud on AWS. The organization requires the SDDC to support a workload with the following characteristics: 50 virtual machines, each configured with 4 vCPUs and 16 GB of memory. The organization also needs to account for future growth of 20% in resource demands. Which of the following considerations are necessary for configuring the SDDC sizing requirements?
- A
The number of hosts in the SDDC cluster must account for the total vCPU and memory requirements, including the 20% growth.
- B
The SDDC configuration must include at least one host with storage capacity equal to the total data requirements of the workload.
- C
The SDDC must account for management overhead resources such as vSAN, NSX, and vCenter Server.
- D
The organization must ensure that the chosen host type supports the required VM configurations and performance requirements.
- E
The SDDC must always include a minimum of 10 hosts regardless of workload size to ensure redundancy.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
When sizing a VMware Cloud SDDC, it is crucial to account for the total resource requirements of the workload, including projected growth, management overhead, and the capabilities of the selected host type. Hosts must be chosen based on their ability to meet vCPU, memory, and performance needs, while also factoring in resources for management functions. A static minimum number of hosts is not required; the configuration is workload-dependent.
- A. Correct.
Correct. The number of hosts in the SDDC must be calculated based on the total vCPU and memory requirements of the workload, including the 20% growth to ensure future scalability.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. While storage is an important consideration, hosts are not selected based solely on storage capacity. Storage requirements are distributed across the cluster using vSAN.
- C. Correct.
Correct. VMware Cloud SDDC uses resources for management functions such as vSAN, NSX, and vCenter Server. These overhead resources must be considered when determining the overall capacity.
- D. Correct.
Correct. Each host type has specific CPU, memory, and storage configurations. The organization must ensure the selected host type supports the workload's requirements and performance needs.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect. There is no static requirement for a minimum of 10 hosts in an SDDC. The number of hosts depends on the workload and redundancy requirements.