VCP-VMC 2024 Question 141
Select 3An organization is planning to set up Hybrid Linked Mode (HLM) to connect their on-premises vCenter Server with their VMware Cloud vCenter Server. During the configuration process, the VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance is deployed. Which of the following prerequisites must be met to successfully configure Hybrid Linked Mode?
- A
The on-premises vCenter Server must be running version 6.5 or later.
- B
The VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance must have a static IP address assigned.
- C
The on-premises vCenter Server must be in Enhanced Linked Mode.
- D
A trust relationship must be established between the on-premises Active Directory and VMware Cloud on AWS.
- E
The VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance must be able to communicate with the cloud vCenter Server over port 443.
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Correct answers: A, B, E
Explanation
To successfully set up Hybrid Linked Mode using the VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance, specific prerequisites must be met, including ensuring the on-premises vCenter is running version 6.5 or later, assigning a static IP address to the Cloud Gateway Appliance, and allowing communication over port 443. These steps ensure proper connectivity and compatibility between the on-premises and cloud environments. Enhanced Linked Mode and Active Directory trust relationships are not required for Hybrid Linked Mode configuration.
- A. Correct.
Correct: Hybrid Linked Mode requires the on-premises vCenter Server to be running version 6.5 or later. This is a minimum requirement for compatibility.
- B. Correct.
Correct: The VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance must have a static IP address to ensure consistent network communication during Hybrid Linked Mode configuration.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Enhanced Linked Mode is not a requirement for Hybrid Linked Mode. Hybrid Linked Mode and Enhanced Linked Mode are separate functionalities.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect: While Active Directory integration may be necessary for certain use cases, establishing a trust relationship between Active Directory and VMware Cloud on AWS is not a prerequisite for Hybrid Linked Mode.
- E. Correct.
Correct: The VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance must communicate with the cloud vCenter Server over port 443 for proper connectivity and synchronization.