VCP-VMC 2024 Question 95
Single answerAn organization is undergoing a data center migration to VMware Cloud on AWS using VMware HCX. They want to minimize downtime for critical applications during the migration process and ensure compatibility between their on-premises vSphere environment and the VMware Cloud on AWS infrastructure. Which HCX feature should they use?
- A
HCX vMotion
- B
HCX Bulk Migration
- C
HCX WAN Optimization
- D
HCX Disaster Recovery
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
To minimize downtime for critical applications during a data center migration, VMware HCX vMotion is the recommended feature. It performs live migration of workloads without impacting application availability, ensuring a seamless transition to VMware Cloud on AWS while maintaining operational continuity.
- A. Correct.
HCX vMotion allows live migration of workloads with zero downtime, making it ideal for critical applications that require continuous availability during the migration process.
- B. Incorrect.
HCX Bulk Migration is used for migrating large numbers of virtual machines but typically requires downtime, as VMs are powered off during the switchover phase.
- C. Incorrect.
HCX WAN Optimization enhances the efficiency of data transfer over the network but does not directly facilitate live migration or downtime minimization.
- D. Incorrect.
HCX Disaster Recovery is focused on protecting workloads rather than migrating them. It involves setting up recovery plans and is not used for live migration.