A physical Linux file server needs to be migrated to VMware ESXi. The server has several volumes: /dev/sda (60GB), /dev/sdb (1TB) and /dev/sdc (4TB). What is the quickest option to migrate the server?

The correct answer is B. Perform Instant VM Recovery. The quickest option for migrating a physical Linux file server with multiple volumes to VMware ESXi is to perform Instant VM Recovery. This feature allows you to run the server directly from the backup file in a VMware environment, significantly reducing the time and complexity…

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A physical Linux file server needs to be migrated to VMware ESXi. The server has several volumes:

/dev/sda (60GB), /dev/sdb (1TB) and /dev/sdc (4TB). What is the quickest option to migrate the server?

Options

ACreate an empty VM and perform bare metal recovery inside the VM.
BPerform Instant VM Recovery.
CPerform Instant Disk Recovery for each volume.
DExport all disks, create an empty VM and attach the disks.

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A
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B
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C
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D
6% (2)

Explanation

The quickest option for migrating a physical Linux file server with multiple volumes to VMware ESXi is to perform Instant VM Recovery. This feature allows you to run the server directly from the backup file in a VMware environment, significantly reducing the time and complexity involved

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