VCP-VMC 2024 Question 143
Select 3You are tasked with setting up Hybrid Linked Mode (HLM) using the VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance to connect an on-premises vCenter Server to a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC. During the setup process, which of the following prerequisites must be met to ensure a successful configuration?
- A
The on-premises vCenter Server must use an external Platform Services Controller (PSC).
- B
The on-premises vCenter Server must be running version 6.5 or later.
- C
A network connection between the on-premises environment and VMware Cloud SDDC must be established.
- D
The VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance must have an assigned public IP address.
- E
The same SSO domain must be used for both the on-premises vCenter Server and VMware Cloud on AWS.
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Correct answers: B, C, E
Explanation
Hybrid Linked Mode enables single-pane-of-glass management across VMware Cloud and on-premises environments. To set it up, specific prerequisites must be met: the on-premises vCenter Server must be running version 6.5 or later, a network connection between the two environments must exist, and both environments must use the same SSO domain. Misunderstanding these prerequisites could lead to issues during the configuration process.
- A. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. Starting with vSphere 7.0, the external PSC architecture is no longer supported, and Hybrid Linked Mode works with embedded PSCs.
- B. Correct.
This is correct. vCenter Server 6.5 or later is required for Hybrid Linked Mode because it supports the necessary APIs and functionalities for integration with VMware Cloud on AWS.
- C. Correct.
This is correct. A network connection (such as VPN or Direct Connect) between the on-premises environment and the VMware Cloud SDDC is required to enable communication between the environments.
- D. Incorrect.
This is incorrect. The VMware Cloud Gateway Appliance does not require a public IP address; it operates within the private network of the on-premises environment.
- E. Correct.
This is correct. The same SSO domain must be used for both environments to allow seamless authentication and integration in Hybrid Linked Mode.