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2V0-620 · Question #180

Which three actions can be taken as a result of executing the vSphere Update Manager 6.x scan and remediation wizards? (Choose three.)

The correct answer is C. Upgrade and Patch ESXi hosts. D. Install and update third-party software on hosts. E. Upgrade virtual machine hardware.. vSphere Update Manager 6.x scan and remediation wizards support patching/upgrading ESXi hosts, applying third-party host extensions, and upgrading virtual machine hardware versions.

Section 5 – Administer and Maintain vSphere

Question

Which three actions can be taken as a result of executing the vSphere Update Manager 6.x scan and remediation wizards? (Choose three.)

Options

  • AInstall and upgrade software in virtual machines.
  • BUpgrade the firmware on ESXi host devices.
  • CUpgrade and Patch ESXi hosts.
  • DInstall and update third-party software on hosts.
  • EUpgrade virtual machine hardware.

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    7% (3)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    90% (38)

Why each option

vSphere Update Manager 6.x scan and remediation wizards support patching/upgrading ESXi hosts, applying third-party host extensions, and upgrading virtual machine hardware versions.

AInstall and upgrade software in virtual machines.

VUM does not install or manage arbitrary software applications inside virtual machine guest operating systems; its VM-level scope is limited to VMware Tools upgrades and hardware version upgrades.

BUpgrade the firmware on ESXi host devices.

ESXi host hardware firmware upgrades are handled by hardware vendor utilities or OEM-specific tooling such as HPE SPP or Dell OMIVV, not by vSphere Update Manager.

CUpgrade and Patch ESXi hosts.Correct

VUM uses host patch and upgrade baselines to scan ESXi hosts for missing patches or outdated ESXi versions, then remediates them by applying individual patches or performing full in-place ESXi upgrades.

DInstall and update third-party software on hosts.Correct

VUM host extension baselines enable administrators to install and update third-party VIB packages - such as vendor-specific drivers or management agents - on ESXi hosts during the remediation process.

EUpgrade virtual machine hardware.Correct

VUM includes VM hardware upgrade baselines that scan virtual machines for outdated hardware compatibility versions and upgrades them to match the capabilities supported by the current ESXi host version.

Concept tested: vSphere Update Manager 6.x scan and remediation wizard capabilities

Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.update_manager.doc/GUID-F7191592-048B-40C7-A610-CFEE6A790AB0.html

Topics

#vSphere Update Manager#patching#ESXi upgrade#VM hardware upgrade

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