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2V0-621 · Question #123
2V0-621 Question #123: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. The vSphere Client is directly connected to the ESXi host.. The Clone option is unavailable in the vSphere Client when connected directly to an ESXi host because cloning is a vCenter Server-managed operation and is not exposed through a standalone host connection.
Section 8 – Deploy and Administer VMware Virtual Machines
Question
An administrator wants to clone a virtual machine using the vSphere Client. Which explains why the Clone option is missing?
Options
- AThe vSphere Client is directly connected to the ESXi host.
- BThe virtual machine is configured with a thin-provisioned virtual disk.
- CThe virtual machine is configured with outdated Virtual Hardware.
- DCloning can only be performed with vRealize Orchestrator.
Explanation
The Clone option is unavailable in the vSphere Client when connected directly to an ESXi host because cloning is a vCenter Server-managed operation and is not exposed through a standalone host connection.
Common mistakes.
- B. Thin-provisioned virtual disks are fully compatible with cloning operations in vSphere; disk provisioning format does not restrict the availability of the Clone menu option.
- C. Outdated virtual hardware version may affect feature compatibility within a VM, but it does not cause the Clone option to disappear from the vSphere Client menu.
- D. Cloning can be performed directly through the vSphere Client when connected to vCenter Server; vRealize Orchestrator is an automation platform and is not a prerequisite for cloning.
Concept tested. vCenter Server requirement for VM cloning operations
Topics
#VM cloning#vSphere Client#ESXi host connection#vCenter requirement
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