An administrator is configuring Workload Optimization to minimize the workload contention across clusters by reducing vMotion operations. Which setting should be configured to meet this goal?

Question

Options

• AModerate
• BBalance
• CConsolidate
• DBuffer

• A
  6% (3)
• B
  13% (6)
• C
  79% (38)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Consolidate is correct because this mode focuses on packing workloads onto fewer hosts with stable placement, which inherently reduces the frequency of vMotion operations. By not continuously rebalancing across clusters, Consolidate mode minimizes the disruption and overhead that vMotions introduce, lowering contention caused by migration activity itself.

Balance (B) is wrong because it actively redistributes workloads to equalize resource usage, which increases vMotion frequency - the opposite of what is needed. Moderate (A) still performs dynamic optimization moves to maintain resource balance, generating unnecessary vMotions. Buffer (D) is focused on reserving headroom/capacity for spikes, not on reducing migration operations.

Memory tip: Think of the word "Consolidate" as staying put - you're consolidating resources in place rather than shuffling VMs around. If the exam asks about fewer moves, pick Consolidate; if it asks about even distribution, think Balance.

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