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2V0-621 · Question #11

Which two methods are recommended for managing the VMware Directory Service? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. Utilize the vmdir command. B. Manage through the vSphere Web Client. VMware Directory Service is best managed using the vmdir command-line tool and the vSphere Web Client GUI.

Section 1 – Configure and Administer vSphere 6.x Security

Question

Which two methods are recommended for managing the VMware Directory Service? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AUtilize the vmdir command.
  • BManage through the vSphere Web Client.
  • CManage using the VMware Directory Service.
  • DUtilize the dc rep command.

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    91% (32)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

VMware Directory Service is best managed using the vmdir command-line tool and the vSphere Web Client GUI.

AUtilize the vmdir command.Correct

The vmdir command provides direct command-line access to the VMware Directory Service, allowing administrators to perform low-level management and troubleshooting tasks not available through graphical interfaces.

BManage through the vSphere Web Client.Correct

The vSphere Web Client provides a supported graphical interface for configuring SSO and directory service settings, making it one of the two officially recommended management methods.

CManage using the VMware Directory Service.

Managing through the VMware Directory Service itself is a circular description and does not refer to any distinct tool or interface.

DUtilize the dc rep command.

The dc rep command is not a recognized or documented VMware utility for managing the VMware Directory Service.

Concept tested: Managing VMware Directory Service via vmdir and Web Client

Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.authentication.doc/GUID-C89D2DBF-01D9-4D56-9B47-F84E6ED96DDB.html

Topics

#VMware Directory Service#vmdir command#vSphere Web Client#directory management

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