2V0-622 · Question #289
An administrator has decided to use Auto Deploy in the environment. Which two considerations must be taken into account before configuring Auto Deploy? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is C. DHCP must be configured to support PXE boot. E. A TFTP server must be setup and running.. vSphere Auto Deploy provisions ESXi hosts via PXE boot, which requires both a DHCP server and a TFTP server to be operational before any deployment can occur.
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An administrator has decided to use Auto Deploy in the environment. Which two considerations must be taken into account before configuring Auto Deploy? (Choose two.)
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- AHosts in a cluster must be connected to a Distributed Switch.
- BHost profiles are not supported when using Auto Deploy.
- CDHCP must be configured to support PXE boot.
- DStorage DRS must be enabled.
- EA TFTP server must be setup and running.
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- C93% (25)
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Why each option
vSphere Auto Deploy provisions ESXi hosts via PXE boot, which requires both a DHCP server and a TFTP server to be operational before any deployment can occur.
Auto Deploy does not require hosts to be connected to a Distributed Switch; standard vSwitches are supported and the switch type has no bearing on PXE-based provisioning.
Host profiles are fully supported alongside Auto Deploy and are in fact a recommended companion feature for enforcing consistent host configurations at scale.
Auto Deploy relies on PXE boot to netboot ESXi hosts across the network; DHCP must be configured to assign IP addresses and direct booting hosts to the TFTP server containing the iPXE boot loader.
Storage DRS manages datastore load balancing and has no dependency on or relationship with the Auto Deploy provisioning workflow.
A TFTP server is a mandatory prerequisite because Auto Deploy serves the iPXE boot loader and boot modules from it; without a running TFTP server, hosts cannot retrieve the files needed to start the provisioning process.
Concept tested: vSphere Auto Deploy PXE boot infrastructure prerequisites
Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.esxi.install.doc/GUID-91D77A35-B145-4F5B-BF1F-0DB6A64C60EB.html
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