Which two configuration options can exclude virtual disks from snapshot operations? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. Use virtual disks in Independent -Persistent mode. D. Use RDM in physical mode for virtual disk.. “If a virtual machine has virtual hard disks larger than 2TBs, snapshot operations can take significantly longer to finish.” “VMware does not support snapshots of raw disks, RDM physical mode disks,…” https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/G

Section 3 – Configure and Administer vSphere 6.5 Storage

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Options

AUse RDM in virtual mode for virtual disk.
BUse virtual disks in Independent -Persistent mode.
CUse a virtual disk larger than 2 TB in size.
DUse RDM in physical mode for virtual disk.

How the community answered

(42 responses)

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

Explanation

“If a virtual machine has virtual hard disks larger than 2TBs, snapshot operations can take significantly longer to finish.” “VMware does not support snapshots of raw disks, RDM physical mode disks,…” https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID- 53F65726-A23B-4CF0-A7D5-48E584B88613.html “You can set a virtual disk to independent mode to exclude the disk from any snapshots taken of its virtual machine.” https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID- 8B6174E6-36A8-42DA-ACF7-0DA4D8C5B084.html

Topics

#snapshots#independent-persistent disk#RDM physical mode#virtual disk modes

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