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2V0-21.23 · Question #104

An administrator remotely deploys VMware ESXi using an out of band management connection and now needs to complete the configuration of the management network so that the host is ac- cessible through

The correct answer is A. Set the value of the VMware ESXi Management Network VLAN ID to 10. B. Configure at least two network adapters for the VMware ESXi Management Network. C. Update the VMware ESXi Management Network IPv4 configuration to use a static IPv4 ad-dress. E. Disable IPv6 for the VMware ESXi Management Network.. To complete the ESXi management network configuration for vSphere Host Client access, ensuring static IP, VLAN, IPv4-only protocols, and fault tolerance, specific tasks must be performed via the Direct Console User Interface.

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Question

An administrator remotely deploys VMware ESXi using an out of band management connection and now needs to complete the configuration of the management network so that the host is ac- cessible through the vSphere Host Client. The following information has been provided to complete the configuration:

  • Host FQDN: esxi01.corp.local
  • Management VLAN ID: 10
  • DHCP: No
  • Management IP Address: 172.16.10.101/24
  • Management IP Gateway: 172.16.10.1
  • Corporate DNS Servers: 172.16.10.5, 172.16.10.6
  • DNS Domain: corp.local

In addition, all host configurations must also meet the following requirements:

  • The management network must use only IPv4 network protocols.
  • The management network must be fault tolerant.

Which four high level tasks should the administrator complete in the Direct Console User Inter- face (DCUI) in order to meet the requirements and successfully log into the vSphere Host Cli-ent? (Choose four.)

Options

  • ASet the value of the VMware ESXi Management Network VLAN ID to 10.
  • BConfigure at least two network adapters for the VMware ESXi Management Network.
  • CUpdate the VMware ESXi Management Network IPv4 configuration to use a static IPv4 ad-dress.
  • DCreate a DNS A Record for the VMware ESXi host on the corporate DNS servers.
  • EDisable IPv6 for the VMware ESXi Management Network.
  • FRestore the original Management vSphere Standard Switch.
  • GUpdate the VMware ESXi Management Network DNS configuration to use the corporate DNS

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    78% (38)
  • D
    12% (6)
  • F
    4% (2)
  • G
    6% (3)

Why each option

To complete the ESXi management network configuration for vSphere Host Client access, ensuring static IP, VLAN, IPv4-only protocols, and fault tolerance, specific tasks must be performed via the Direct Console User Interface.

ASet the value of the VMware ESXi Management Network VLAN ID to 10.Correct

Setting the VMware ESXi Management Network VLAN ID to 10 is necessary to ensure the management interface is on the correct network segment as specified by the requirements.

BConfigure at least two network adapters for the VMware ESXi Management Network.Correct

Configuring at least two network adapters for the VMware ESXi Management Network provides fault tolerance, fulfilling the requirement for a resilient management network through NIC teaming.

CUpdate the VMware ESXi Management Network IPv4 configuration to use a static IPv4 ad-dress.Correct

Updating the VMware ESXi Management Network IPv4 configuration to use a static IPv4 address, along with the specified subnet and gateway, ensures persistent and predictable network access, as DHCP is explicitly disallowed.

DCreate a DNS A Record for the VMware ESXi host on the corporate DNS servers.

Creating a DNS A Record for the ESXi host is a task performed on the corporate DNS server, not within the ESXi Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) as specified by the question.

EDisable IPv6 for the VMware ESXi Management Network.Correct

Disabling IPv6 for the VMware ESXi Management Network ensures that the host adheres to the requirement of using only IPv4 network protocols for management traffic.

FRestore the original Management vSphere Standard Switch.

Restoring the original Management vSphere Standard Switch is an unnecessary and potentially disruptive action, as there is no indication of switch misconfiguration or corruption in the scenario.

GUpdate the VMware ESXi Management Network DNS configuration to use the corporate DNS

While updating the DNS configuration is important for FQDN resolution, the question asks for the four high-level tasks for basic accessibility and fault tolerance. Tasks A, B, C, and E directly address the primary connectivity, protocol, and redundancy requirements for making the host accessible and fault-tolerant.

Concept tested: ESXi management network configuration via DCUI

Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-esxi-setup/GUID-B01C5389-9189-4A9B-983D-4A422D471C19.html

Topics

#ESXi networking#management network#VLAN configuration#DNS configuration

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