Intro to VMware vSphere & Data Center Design Basics Quiz

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What is the main purpose of a data center?

To manufacture hardware components

To provide entertainment services

To offer consulting services

To house critical applications and data (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a typical data center design?

Servers

Firewalls

Routers

Printers (correct)

What are the limitations associated with a server-centric approach?

Optimal resource utilization

No downtime during scaling up

High scalability

Low scalability and poor resource utilization (correct)

What is the main function of a hypervisor?

To create and run virtual machines Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypervisor runs directly on the host's hardware?

Type 1 Signup and view all the answers

Why is a hypervisor essential in virtualization?

To create and manage virtual machines Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between a type 1 hypervisor and a type 2 hypervisor?

Type 1 hypervisor runs directly on the host's hardware Signup and view all the answers

Where does a type 2 hypervisor run?

As a software layer on an operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a type 1 hypervisor?

Acts like a lightweight operating system Signup and view all the answers

How does a type 1 hypervisor differ from a type 2 hypervisor in terms of interaction with the hardware?

Type 1 directly interacts with the hardware, while Type 2 relies on the underlying operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a task related to working with vSphere client Storage Concepts?

Working with ISCSI & NFS Storage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes how a type 2 hypervisor operates?

Runs as a software layer on an operating system Signup and view all the answers