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2V0-622 · Question #492

What are the three types of nodes in a vCenterServer HA cluster? (Choose three.)

The correct answer is C. Witness D. Active E. Passive. A vCenter Server HA cluster consists of exactly three node types - Active, Passive, and Witness - each with a distinct role in ensuring high availability.

Section 6 – Administer vSphere 6.5 Availability

Question

What are the three types of nodes in a vCenterServer HA cluster? (Choose three.)

Options

  • AMaster
  • BReplica
  • CWitness
  • DActive
  • EPassive

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    94% (33)

Why each option

A vCenter Server HA cluster consists of exactly three node types - Active, Passive, and Witness - each with a distinct role in ensuring high availability.

AMaster

There is no Master node type in vCenter Server HA; the primary node is called Active, and the term Master does not apply to the vCenter HA architecture.

BReplica

There is no Replica node type in vCenter Server HA; the standby node is called Passive, not Replica, which is terminology used in other clustering or replication technologies.

CWitnessCorrect

The Witness node is a lightweight node that monitors the health of the Active and Passive nodes and acts as a tie-breaker to prevent split-brain scenarios during a network partition.

DActiveCorrect

The Active node is the primary vCenter Server instance that handles all management operations and client requests under normal operating conditions.

EPassiveCorrect

The Passive node is a fully synchronized clone of the Active node that automatically takes over management duties within seconds if the Active node fails.

Concept tested: vCenter Server HA cluster node types and roles

Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.avail.doc/GUID-7741F05D-E729-4BA8-8B91-9979F9BCAD45.html

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#vCenter HA#active node#passive node#witness node

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