VCP-VMC 2024 Question 170
Select 3An administrator is tasked with expanding a VMware vSphere cluster in a VMware Cloud environment. The cluster currently has three hosts, and the administrator needs to add a fourth host to scale workloads. Which of the following steps should the administrator take to successfully complete the cluster expansion operation?
- A
Ensure all existing hosts and the new host are running compatible versions of ESXi.
- B
Manually configure the new host’s network and storage settings before adding it to the cluster.
- C
Add the new host to the cluster and configure it for DRS and HA after the addition.
- D
Verify that the new host has access to shared storage used by the cluster.
- E
Migrate all workloads from the existing cluster to another cluster before adding the new host.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
When performing cluster operations such as adding a new host, it is essential to ensure ESXi version compatibility, configure the new host within the cluster for DRS and HA, and verify shared storage access to maintain workload distribution and cluster integrity. Manual pre-configuration of the new host is not required, and workload migration to another cluster is not relevant to this scenario.
- A. Correct.
Ensuring all hosts are running compatible versions of ESXi is critical for a successful cluster operation to ensure stability and compatibility.
- B. Incorrect.
Manually configuring the new host’s network and storage settings before adding it to the cluster is not required, as these settings can be configured after the host is added.
- C. Correct.
Adding the new host to the cluster and configuring it for DRS and HA after the addition is an important step to ensure the host is properly integrated into the cluster’s resource management.
- D. Correct.
The new host must have access to the shared storage used by the cluster to ensure that workloads can be properly distributed across all hosts in the cluster.
- E. Incorrect.
Migrating workloads to another cluster is unnecessary and impractical in this scenario as the goal is to expand the existing cluster, not replace it.