Which statement accurately describes the correct roles and properties of the Cloud Proxy with vRealize Operations Cloud?

Question

Options

• ACloud Proxies are one-way remote collectors, and they upload data from the on-premises
• BOnly one Cloud Proxy can be deployed to collect and monitor data from an on-premises data
• CCloud Proxy that is upgraded to a compatible cluster can be triggered before the vRealize
• DTo deploy a Cloud Proxy and monitor a vCenter, the vCenter IP address or FQDN and only Read

• A
  89% (31)
• B
  6% (2)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Option A is correct because Cloud Proxies are designed as outbound-only (one-way) collectors - they initiate connections from the on-premises environment out to the vRealize Operations Cloud SaaS platform, uploading collected metrics and data. This one-way outbound architecture eliminates the need to open inbound firewall ports, making deployment more secure and practical in enterprise environments.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B is wrong because multiple Cloud Proxies can be deployed in the same environment - this is common for redundancy, load distribution, or covering multiple isolated network segments.
• C is wrong because it reverses the correct upgrade order. Cloud Proxy upgrades should occur after the vRealize Operations Cloud instance is updated, not before - following the upgrade sequence matters to maintain compatibility.
• D is wrong because monitoring a vCenter requires more than just the IP/FQDN and read permissions - valid credentials (username and password) with the appropriate service account permissions must also be provided during configuration.

Memory tip: Think of Cloud Proxy as a "one-way reporting agent" - it phones home to the cloud. Like a security camera that only sends footage to a remote server, it never accepts inbound commands from outside. If an answer suggests bidirectional traffic or limits you to a single proxy, it's a trap.

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