2V0-622D · Question #175
Which command can be run to troubleshoot connectivity problems with vmkernal network interfaces?
The correct answer is C. vmkping. The vmkping command is the correct ESXi utility for testing vmkernel network interface connectivity by sending ICMP echo requests through the vmkernel network stack.
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Which command can be run to troubleshoot connectivity problems with vmkernal network interfaces?
Options
- Aesxcli network
- Bvicfg-vmknic
- Cvmkping
- Dnet-stats
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Why each option
The vmkping command is the correct ESXi utility for testing vmkernel network interface connectivity by sending ICMP echo requests through the vmkernel network stack.
esxcli network is used for displaying and configuring network settings on ESXi hosts but does not perform active ICMP-based connectivity tests to remote hosts.
vicfg-vmknic is a configuration command for adding, modifying, or removing vmkernel NICs and does not perform any reachability or connectivity tests.
vmkping is a VMware-specific command that sends ICMP echo requests through a designated vmkernel interface, allowing administrators to verify vmkernel port group reachability, MTU settings, and routing - making it the definitive tool for vmkernel network connectivity troubleshooting.
net-stats displays network traffic counters and statistics on ESXi but is not designed for testing active connectivity between network interfaces.
Concept tested: vmkernel network interface connectivity troubleshooting command
Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.networking.doc/GUID-0F1E9A1A-74C5-4E22-8B86-D7BEA0D4EC0A.html
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