2V0-622 · Question #78
An administrator is writing a kickstart script to upgrade an ESXi 6.x host. In which three locations can the script reside? (Choose three.)
The correct answer is A. NFS B. USB C. HTTP. ESXi kickstart scripts used for scripted installs or upgrades can be hosted on NFS shares, USB drives, or HTTP/HTTPS servers.
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An administrator is writing a kickstart script to upgrade an ESXi 6.x host. In which three locations can the script reside? (Choose three.)
Options
- ANFS
- BUSB
- CHTTP
- DTFTP
- EPXE
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Why each option
ESXi kickstart scripts used for scripted installs or upgrades can be hosted on NFS shares, USB drives, or HTTP/HTTPS servers.
NFS is a supported network location for hosting kickstart scripts, referenced via 'ks=nfs://...' in boot.cfg.
USB media is a valid local source for a kickstart script, useful for offline or isolated environments.
HTTP and HTTPS are supported network protocols for hosting kickstart scripts, referenced via 'ks=http://...' in boot.cfg.
TFTP is used as a transport protocol for PXE booting the installer, not as a supported location for hosting the kickstart script itself.
PXE is a network boot method for initiating the install process, not a file storage location where a kickstart script can reside.
Concept tested: ESXi scripted install kickstart script hosting locations
Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.esxi.install.doc/GUID-61A14EBB-5CF3-43EE-87EF-DB8EC6D83698.html
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