Practice Free 2V0-11.25 Exam Online Questions
Question #71
The administrator has been tasked with applying asynchronous software updates to the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) instance using the VMware Async Patch CLI Tool.
Which four steps would an administrator take to complete the task? (Choose four.)
- A . Download the bundles from SDDC Manager.
- B . Download the bundles.
- C . Upload the confirmation to SDDC Manager.
- D . Apply the patches directly through the Async Patch CLI Tool.
- E . Enable the bundles.
- F . Apply the patches through the SDDC Manager UI.
- G . Upload the bundles to SDDC Manager.
Correct Answer: BEFG
BEFG
Explanation:
To apply asynchronous software updates to a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) instance using the VMware Async Patch CLI Tool, an administrator must follow a specific sequence of steps. The VMware Async Patch CLI Tool is designed to facilitate the application of critical patches to VCF components―such as NSX Manager, vCenter Server, or ESXi―outside the standard release cycle. These patches are then integrated into the SDDC Manager for application.
Based on the provided options and standard practices, the four correct steps are outlined below.
Step 1: Download the Bundles
The process begins with obtaining the necessary patch bundles. These bundles contain the asynchronous updates that need to be applied to the VCF instance. In an offline environment, the administrator downloads the bundles on a separate computer with internet access using the Async Patch CLI Tool (e.g., with a command like –download). In an online environment, the tool can download the bundles directly to the SDDC Manager.
The option B. Download the bundles accurately reflects this initial step, as it is a prerequisite regardless of the environment.
Step 2: Upload the Bundles to SDDC Manager
Once downloaded, the bundles must be made available to the SDDC Manager. In an offline scenario, this involves manually transferring (or uploading) the downloaded bundles from the separate computer to the SDDC Manager appliance. In an online scenario, the Async Patch CLI Tool can automate this upload to the SDDC Manager’s internal Lifecycle Management (LCM) repository when enabling the patch.
The option G. Upload the bundles to SDDC Manager represents this critical step, ensuring the bundles are accessible to the system.
Step 3: Enable the Bundles
With the bundles uploaded to the SDDC Manager, the administrator uses the Async Patch CLI Tool to enable the patches. This step involves running a command such as –enableAsyncPatch, which registers the patch bundles with the SDDC Manager and prepares them for application. In an online environment, this command may also handle the download and upload automatically, but since the options separate these actions, “enable” refers specifically to making the patches available within the SDDC Manager.
The option E. Enable the bundles corresponds to this process, aligning with the tool’s role in enabling patches for subsequent application.
Step 4: Apply the Patches through the SDDC Manager UI
Finally, the administrator applies the enabled patches to the VCF instance using the SDDC Manager user interface (UI). The Async Patch CLI Tool does not apply the patches directly; instead, it prepares them, and the actual application occurs through the SDDC Manager UI as part of the lifecycle management process. This step ensures the patches are deployed to the target components in a controlled manner.
The option F. Apply the patches through the SDDC Manager UI accurately describes this final action.
Why Not the Other Options?
BEFG
Explanation:
To apply asynchronous software updates to a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) instance using the VMware Async Patch CLI Tool, an administrator must follow a specific sequence of steps. The VMware Async Patch CLI Tool is designed to facilitate the application of critical patches to VCF components―such as NSX Manager, vCenter Server, or ESXi―outside the standard release cycle. These patches are then integrated into the SDDC Manager for application.
Based on the provided options and standard practices, the four correct steps are outlined below.
Step 1: Download the Bundles
The process begins with obtaining the necessary patch bundles. These bundles contain the asynchronous updates that need to be applied to the VCF instance. In an offline environment, the administrator downloads the bundles on a separate computer with internet access using the Async Patch CLI Tool (e.g., with a command like –download). In an online environment, the tool can download the bundles directly to the SDDC Manager.
The option B. Download the bundles accurately reflects this initial step, as it is a prerequisite regardless of the environment.
Step 2: Upload the Bundles to SDDC Manager
Once downloaded, the bundles must be made available to the SDDC Manager. In an offline scenario, this involves manually transferring (or uploading) the downloaded bundles from the separate computer to the SDDC Manager appliance. In an online scenario, the Async Patch CLI Tool can automate this upload to the SDDC Manager’s internal Lifecycle Management (LCM) repository when enabling the patch.
The option G. Upload the bundles to SDDC Manager represents this critical step, ensuring the bundles are accessible to the system.
Step 3: Enable the Bundles
With the bundles uploaded to the SDDC Manager, the administrator uses the Async Patch CLI Tool to enable the patches. This step involves running a command such as –enableAsyncPatch, which registers the patch bundles with the SDDC Manager and prepares them for application. In an online environment, this command may also handle the download and upload automatically, but since the options separate these actions, “enable” refers specifically to making the patches available within the SDDC Manager.
The option E. Enable the bundles corresponds to this process, aligning with the tool’s role in enabling patches for subsequent application.
Step 4: Apply the Patches through the SDDC Manager UI
Finally, the administrator applies the enabled patches to the VCF instance using the SDDC Manager user interface (UI). The Async Patch CLI Tool does not apply the patches directly; instead, it prepares them, and the actual application occurs through the SDDC Manager UI as part of the lifecycle management process. This step ensures the patches are deployed to the target components in a controlled manner.
The option F. Apply the patches through the SDDC Manager UI accurately describes this final action.
Why Not the Other Options?
Question #72
An IT team needs to ensure compliance and security for various database workloads managed by Data Services Manager.
Which three features of Data Services Manager should be leveraged to achieve this? (Choose three.)
- A . Automated patch management for database instances.
- B . Integration with NSX for network security policies.
- C . Encryption of data at rest and in transit.
- D . Role-based access control (RBAC) to restrict database access.
- E . vSphere DRS for resource scheduling.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
A, C, D
Explanation:
Automated patch management ensures that database instances are kept up-to-date with the latest patches, which is essential for maintaining compliance and security.
Encryption of data at rest and in transit helps protect sensitive database data from unauthorized access and tampering, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Role-based access control (RBAC) restricts database access based on user roles, ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive data, which is crucial for compliance and security.
A, C, D
Explanation:
Automated patch management ensures that database instances are kept up-to-date with the latest patches, which is essential for maintaining compliance and security.
Encryption of data at rest and in transit helps protect sensitive database data from unauthorized access and tampering, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Role-based access control (RBAC) restricts database access based on user roles, ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive data, which is crucial for compliance and security.
Question #73
When configuring vSphere Single Sign-On (SSO), which identity source type allows integration with an existing corporate Active Directory domain for user authentication?
- A . Local Operating System (localhost)
- B . OpenLDAP identity source
- C . Active Directory (Integrated Windows Authentication)
- D . vSphere Authentication Proxy
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Active Directory (Integrated Windows Authentication) is the standard approach to tie vCenter SSO into a corporate AD domain. OpenLDAP (B) is for non-AD LDAP directories, while local OS (A) and the vSphere Authentication Proxy (D) serve different purposes.
C
Explanation:
Active Directory (Integrated Windows Authentication) is the standard approach to tie vCenter SSO into a corporate AD domain. OpenLDAP (B) is for non-AD LDAP directories, while local OS (A) and the vSphere Authentication Proxy (D) serve different purposes.
Question #74
Which two SDDC Manager operations can be executed on an NSX Edge cluster after it has been deployed? (Choose two.)
- A . Redeploy
- B . Sync
- C . Expand
- D . Delete
- E . Shrink
Correct Answer: B, D
B, D
Explanation:
After an NSX Edge cluster has been deployed, you can perform a sync operation to ensure the NSX Edge cluster is in sync with the configuration in SDDC Manager.
Deleting an NSX Edge cluster can be done after it has been deployed if it is no longer required or needs to be removed from the environment.
B, D
Explanation:
After an NSX Edge cluster has been deployed, you can perform a sync operation to ensure the NSX Edge cluster is in sync with the configuration in SDDC Manager.
Deleting an NSX Edge cluster can be done after it has been deployed if it is no longer required or needs to be removed from the environment.
Question #75
Which of the following are valid ways to integrate external storage arrays with a VMware environment?
- A . Using iSCSI or FC adapters on ESXi hosts to connect to SAN LUNs
- B . In-guest NFS for file shares
- C . vVols for granular VM-level control on supported arrays
- D . Combining vSAN and array-based storage in a single datastore
Correct Answer: A, C
A, C
Explanation:
ESXi can use iSCSI/FC to connect to SAN LUNs (A), and vVols (C) provides per-VM management. In-guest NFS (B) is possible but not a typical approach for hosting VM disks. Combining vSAN and array-based storage (D) into a single datastore is not supported.
A, C
Explanation:
ESXi can use iSCSI/FC to connect to SAN LUNs (A), and vVols (C) provides per-VM management. In-guest NFS (B) is possible but not a typical approach for hosting VM disks. Combining vSAN and array-based storage (D) into a single datastore is not supported.
Question #76
What are two benefits of enabling workload Management on a vSphere Cluster within a VI Workload Domain using SDDC Manager? (Choose two.)
- A . It allows the deployment of traditional VMs with enhanced performance.
- B . It integrates the vSphere supervisor with NSX Networking.
- C . It enhances the security of the vSphere cluster.
- D . It integrates vSphere with third-party cloud providers.
- E . It enables the use of Kubernetes for container orchestration on the vSphere cluster.
Correct Answer: B,E
B,E
Explanation:
Workload Management integrates the vSphere Supervisor with NSX networking to provide Kubernetes control plane connectivity.
It enables Kubernetes-based container orchestration directly on the vSphere cluster via the Supervisor control plane.
B,E
Explanation:
Workload Management integrates the vSphere Supervisor with NSX networking to provide Kubernetes control plane connectivity.
It enables Kubernetes-based container orchestration directly on the vSphere cluster via the Supervisor control plane.
Question #77
When planning disaster recovery for a VMware data center, which of the following best practices or tools can help create a robust DR strategy?
- A . Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for orchestrated failover
- B . Manual VM backups stored on local host datastores only
- C . Cross-site vMotion with Stretch Cluster configurations
- D . Regularly testing the failover plan in a sandbox environment
Correct Answer: A, C, D
A, C, D
Explanation:
SRM (A) automates and orchestrates failover; stretch clusters enable cross-site vMotion for resilience (C); and testing DR in a controlled environment (D) ensures readiness. Storing backups only on local host datastores (B) creates a single point of failure and is not recommended.
A, C, D
Explanation:
SRM (A) automates and orchestrates failover; stretch clusters enable cross-site vMotion for resilience (C); and testing DR in a controlled environment (D) ensures readiness. Storing backups only on local host datastores (B) creates a single point of failure and is not recommended.
Question #78
An administrator needs to ensure that specific virtual machines within a VMware Cloud Foundation environment use storage that can tolerate at least two host failures. As resources are limited, the configuration should use the available resources as efficiently as possible.
Which three steps should be performed to configure a storage policy that meets the requirements? (Choose three.)
- A . Create a new VM Storage Policy in the vSphere Client.
- B . Set Failures to Tolerate to "2 failures – RAID-1 (Mirroring)" in the policy configuration.
- C . Reconfigure the existing Default Storage Policy in the vSphere Client.
- D . Apply the storage policy to the target VMs.
- E . Set Failures to Tolerate to "2 failures – RAID-6 (Erasure Coding)" in the policy configuration.
- F . Configure the policy to use thin provisioning.
Correct Answer: A, D, E
A, D, E
Explanation:
A new VM storage policy needs to be created in the vSphere Client to define specific requirements for the storage configuration, including tolerance for two host failures.
Once the storage policy is created, it must be applied to the specific virtual machines that require the storage configuration that tolerates two host failures.
To ensure the storage configuration tolerates two host failures efficiently, RAID-6 (Erasure Coding) is the appropriate choice. RAID-6 can tolerate two host failures while minimizing resource usage compared to other configurations like RAID-1.
A, D, E
Explanation:
A new VM storage policy needs to be created in the vSphere Client to define specific requirements for the storage configuration, including tolerance for two host failures.
Once the storage policy is created, it must be applied to the specific virtual machines that require the storage configuration that tolerates two host failures.
To ensure the storage configuration tolerates two host failures efficiently, RAID-6 (Erasure Coding) is the appropriate choice. RAID-6 can tolerate two host failures while minimizing resource usage compared to other configurations like RAID-1.
Question #79
Which vSphere feature allows virtual machines to access block storage arrays directly through dedicated protocols like iSCSI at the guest OS level?
- A . In-guest iSCSI
- B . Virtual Volumes (vVols)
- C . VMFS-6
- D . vSAN File Services
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
In-guest iSCSI uses an iSCSI initiator inside the VM, giving the guest direct access to the storage array. vVols enable array-based management of VMs, VMFS-6 is VMware’s file system, and vSAN File Services share files natively on vSAN.
A
Explanation:
In-guest iSCSI uses an iSCSI initiator inside the VM, giving the guest direct access to the storage array. vVols enable array-based management of VMs, VMFS-6 is VMware’s file system, and vSAN File Services share files natively on vSAN.
Question #80
An administrator needs to ensure that network traffic is protected from interception and tampering during VM migration activities.
What feature or setting should the administrator enable to achieve this?
- A . Encrypted vSphere vMotion
- B . vSphere Virtual Machine Encryption
- C . vSphere DRS
- D . vSphere HA
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Encrypted vSphere vMotion ensures that network traffic is protected from interception and tampering during VM migration activities by encrypting the vMotion traffic. This feature secures the transfer of virtual machines across hosts in the vSphere environment.
A
Explanation:
Encrypted vSphere vMotion ensures that network traffic is protected from interception and tampering during VM migration activities by encrypting the vMotion traffic. This feature secures the transfer of virtual machines across hosts in the vSphere environment.