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Which function does a virtual switch provide?
The correct answer is B. connectivity between virtual machines. A virtual switch provides essential network connectivity for virtual machines, enabling them to communicate with each other and with external networks.
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- ARAID storage for virtual machines
- Bconnectivity between virtual machines
- CCPU context switching for multitasking between virtual machines
- Demulation of power for virtual machines
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(42 responses)- A5% (2)
- B93% (39)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A virtual switch provides essential network connectivity for virtual machines, enabling them to communicate with each other and with external networks.
RAID storage is a function of a physical or virtual storage controller, not a virtual switch, and is used for data redundancy and performance on physical disks.
A virtual switch operates within a hypervisor to enable communication between virtual machines residing on the same physical host. It also acts as a bridge, connecting virtual machines to the physical network adapters (NICs) of the host for external network access.
CPU context switching for multitasking is handled by the hypervisor's scheduler and the guest operating system, not by a virtual switch.
The emulation of power for virtual machines is a function of the hypervisor, which manages the lifecycle and states of VMs, not the virtual switch.
Concept tested: Virtual switch functionality
Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.networking.doc/GUID-157C7063-1282-4EAE-A3F0-73E58309CC20.html
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