VMware Cloud Foundation and vSphere Lifecycle

What is the primary function of SDDC Manager regarding vCenter instances?

VSphere Lifecycle Manager is used to upgrade only the ESXi hosts without managing VMware Tools and VM hardware upgrades.

What must be selected when creating an ESXi image?

The _____ component is used by vSphere Lifecycle Manager to install VMware and third-party software on ESXi hosts.

Match the following VMware components with their correct upgrade mechanisms:

Which of the following tasks does vSphere Lifecycle Manager NOT automate?

The VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle performs life cycle management independently from SDDC Manager.

What is a key feature of VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 regarding workload domains?

The NSX upgrade process allows for different upgrade bundles to be used across workflow domains.

What is one prerequisite for upgrading VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)?

Before performing an upgrade, you must run the ______ to check the system's readiness.

Match the following components with their upgrade order:

What is the first step in exporting the cluster settings JSON from the vSphere Client?

Importing vSphere Lifecycle Manager Images requires only one file to be uploaded.

What is necessary to support firmware updates in vSphere?

To perform lifecycle management tasks, ensure all hosts in the cluster are managed with a ______ image.

Match the following tasks with their descriptions:

What can happen if VIBs are not included in custom ISO images?

The procedure to export an ISO file is different from that of downloading the required files for a vSphere Lifecycle Manager image.

In which order should the workloads domains be upgraded in VCF?

To manage all hosts in a cluster, select the checkbox that says ______.

What version of VCF allows independent upgrades of SDDC Manager?

What is the default polling interval for SDDC Manager to check for bundles on depot.broadcom.com?

SDDC Manager can download bundles automatically without any user intervention if it has direct internet access.

What command can you use to verify that SDDC Manager can reach depot.broadcom.com?

To maintain a local offline depot, SDDC Manager should use the __________ to manually download bundles.

What feature introduced in VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 allows configuration for proxy server authentication?

The IP addresses of depot.broadcom.com are static and do not change.

What should be updated on the Proxy Settings Page in SDDC Manager if it does not have direct internet access?

SDDC Manager polls the depot every ________ minutes to check for new bundles.

Match the following scenarios with their corresponding actions:

What is the first step in making vSphere Life Cycle Manager images available in VCF?

The JSON file created during the export process contains actual software packages of the image.

What must be selected to manage all hosts in the cluster with a single image?

The file format needed to create an installable image of ESXi is called an __________.

Match the following image components with their descriptions:

Which tab must be selected to compose a new image in VCF?

It is necessary to extract a vSphere Life Cycle Manager image from an existing workload domain cluster to import it into VCF.

What is the purpose of the image specification JSON file during the export process?

To create the image components bundle during export, a __________ file is needed.

What can be achieved by selecting the ellipses icon on the image page?

Which of the following is a requirement for the firmware and driver add-ons?

Vendor add-ons can include OEMs creating a customized package of components for their servers.

What component is used to define bundles for a cluster image?

Upgrade bundles include software binaries for updates on __________ components.

Match the types of bundles with their descriptions:

What cannot be upgraded using the NSX Upgrade Coordinator?

What is the purpose of using the NSX Upgrade Coordinator?

What type of routing is required for overlay-backed network segments?

AVN configuration can be modified after deployment from SDDC Manager.

What is the primary purpose of AVNs in the context of VMware Aria Suite?

VMware Aria Suite management applications can be deployed on either overlay-backed or __________-backed segments.

Match the following network segment types with their descriptions:

What is the default polling interval for SDDC Manager to check for new bundles from depot.broadcom.com?

SDDC Manager can automatically download bundles without any user intervention if it has direct internet access.

Match the following SDDC Manager features with their descriptions:

What must be configured on the Proxy Settings Page if SDDC Manager does not have direct internet access?

What is the purpose of setting authentication on the Proxy server settings in SDDC Manager?

If SDDC Manager polls for bundles and finds an update, VMware Cloud Foundation LCM generates a __________ in SDDC Manager.

What must be done first to export the cluster settings JSON from vSphere Client?

When performing lifecycle management tasks, all hosts in the cluster need to be managed with different images.

What is the purpose of the Hardware Support Manager in the context of firmware updates?

To upload all required files for importing an image, click on the Import ___ tab.

Match the following tasks with their correct descriptions:

Which of the following is a necessary step in upgrading workload domains in VCF?

Custom ISO images do not require additional VIBs than standard ESXi.

What should be registered as a vCenter extension for firmware updates?

To manage lifecycles effectively in a cluster, select the checkbox that says _____ all hosts in the cluster with a single image.

What is one of the requirements for the independent upgrade of SDDC Manager in VCF 5.2?

What must be consistent across workload domains during an NSX upgrade?

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 allows for mixed-mode configuration for workload domains.

What is one of the prerequisites for upgrading VMware Cloud Foundation?

To initiate an upgrade, you must run the __________ before performing the actual upgrade.

Match the components with their upgrade order in the VI workload domains:

What should be done if any passwords or certificates are expired during the upgrade procedure?

The mgmt.domain must be upgraded to the highest version before upgrading any VI workload domains.

How can an administrator schedule the NSX upgrade?

The upgrade workflow for NSX upgrades the NSX manager, NSX edge nodes, and host __________ nodes.

Which area must be navigated to run the PRECHECK for the upgrade?

Which of the following is a benefit of using the Offline Bundle Transfer Utility?

The vSphere Lifecycle Manager image can only be created for management domains.

What must be done first when creating an image in vSphere Life Cycle Manager?

To maintain a local offline depot, SDDC Manager should use the __________ to download bundles.

Match the following steps with their corresponding actions in the vSphere Lifecycle Manager image workflow:

Which component is essential when configuring the offline depot?

Which command can be used to ensure that SDDC Manager can reach depot.broadcom.com?

What action should be taken to create a new ESXi image in VCF?

What file format is used to create an installable ESXi image?

To export a vSphere Lifecycle Manager image from vSphere, you must click on the ______ icon.

Match the following file formats with their purposes:

Which of the following files is required to export a vSphere Lifecycle Manager image?

Exporting a Lifecycle Manager image includes downloading software components in a ZIP file.

What is the first step in extracting a vSphere Lifecycle Manager Image from an existing workload domain cluster?

The file format used to create the image specifications for export is ______.

What is a primary advantage of using overlay-backed NSX segments?

VLAN-backed network segments require less manual configuration compared to overlay-backed segments.

Which transport zone is used for creating overlay-backed NSX segments?

VLAN-backed segments are created in a __________ transport zone.

Match the types of NSX segments with their characteristics:

What does VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle primarily communicate with for deployment orchestration?

VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle can operate independently of SDDC Manager.

What is the role of AVNs in the deployment of VMware Aria Suite components?

VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle uses the ________ for patching and upgrade orchestration.

Match the following VMware Aria Suite features with their descriptions:

What order should the components be upgraded in the VI workload domains?

Which of the following statements about VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle is true?

Local-region SDN segments are only applicable during disaster recovery events.

Mixed-mode support is available only for ESXi Hosts.

What is necessary to configure before deploying AVNs?

What should be verified before upgrading VCF?

It is necessary to run a _______ before performing the NSX upgrade.

VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle supports deployment through __________ for managing workloads.

Match the VCF components with their order of upgrade:

What is a unique feature of VCF 5.2 regarding workload domains?

Admin can upgrade the management domain without upgrading the VI workload domains.

Name one prerequisite for upgrading the management domain.

When using the same NSX bundle for upgrades, it must be kept ______ across workflow domains.

Which of the following tasks is NOT a prerequisite for upgrading VCF?

What must be selected to export a vSphere Life Cycle Manager image from vSphere?

JSON files contain the actual software packages in an image.

What file is created to hold all image components during export?

To manage all hosts in the cluster, select the checkbox labeled ______.

Match the file format to its purpose in the export process:

Which additional files can be downloaded when exporting a vSphere Lifecycle Manager image from vCenter?

It is necessary to manually download VCF bundles if SDDC Manager has direct internet access.

What is the preferred choice for network segments when deploying VMware Aria Suite management applications?

AVN configurations can be altered after being deployed from SDDC Manager.

An NSX Edge cluster must be configured as a __________ for AVNs to ensure proper routing.

What components must be upgraded in the following order after mgmt.domain components are upgraded?

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 allows mixed-mode support for VI workload domains.

What should be verified regarding VMware Aria Suite before upgrading VCF?

The ______ process verifies that no passwords or certificates are expired before an upgrade.

Match the following VMware components with their respective upgrade responsibilities:

Which statement about NSX upgrade considerations is true?

It is necessary to run the upgrade PRECHECK before performing an upgrade to NSX.

What can happen if businesses are running critical applications on a workload domain that cannot be upgraded?

Backup all ______ instances, NSX manager appliances before upgrading.

What is the main purpose of the SoS utility in VMware Cloud Foundation?

The vCenter is located in the /var/log/vmware/vcf/lcm directory.

What feature was introduced in VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 regarding patch deployment?

The SDDC Manager operates under the __________ user account to run the SoS utility.

Match each log file with its logging level:

Which of the following is a benefit of applying specific versions and patches during the upgrade process?

The Async Patch Tool is necessary for deploying patches directly from the SDDC Manager UI.

What command provides help options for running the SoS utility?

The Aria Suite provides a comprehensive __________ stack for IT services.

What does the NSX Upgrade Coordinator do?

What role do AVNs play in the deployment of VMware Aria Suite components?

SDDC Manager is responsible for the configuration of the load balancer for VMware Aria Operations.

What is required to optimize the deployment of VMware Aria Suite components before their deployment?

VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle communicates with _____ and the management domain vCenter system.

Match the following components with their descriptions:

What does cross-region configuration allow in VMware Aria Suite management applications?

Workspace ONE Access is configured to run locally at each site in region-specific deployment.

What is the primary function of the VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle?

The communication channels for VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle are set by _____ and Product Support Packs.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for AVN configuration?

What is one key function of the Offline Bundle Transfer Utility?

An offline depot can only be configured on a Windows VM.

What must be specified in the offline depot settings during configuration?

The process of creating vSphere Lifecycle Manager Images starts by creating an ________ cluster.

Match the following steps to their corresponding actions in creating a Lifecycle Manager Image:

When applying a Lifecycle Manager image, which of the following is true?

SDDC Manager can download images automatically without any user intervention if there is direct internet access.

What is the main advantage of using overlay-backed network segments compared to VLAN-backed segments?

VLAN-backed network segments use traditional data center networks for isolation.

What technology does NSX use to maintain IP tunnels between hosts?

Match the following types of network segments with their characteristics:

Which statement regarding overlay-backed segments is correct?

Using VLAN-backed segments simplifies workload placement compared to overlay-backed segments.

What is one disadvantage of VLAN-backed segments during scaling operations?

Traffic between VMs on different hosts connected to the same overlay segment is carried by an __________.

Match the following VMware Aria Suite components with their respective network segment types:

Which action must be performed to import images into vSphere Lifecycle Manager?

It is necessary to upload more than four files when importing a cluster image.

What feature must be selected to manage all hosts in the cluster with a single image?

Match the following components with their purposes:

Which of the following is true regarding custom ISO images?

The procedure to export a vSphere Lifecycle Manager image as an ISO file is different from exporting the required files.

Firmware updates require a __________ to be deployed.

Which statement about mixed-mode support in VCF 5.2 is true?

NSX upgrades require using different upgrade bundles across the mgmt. and VI workload domains.

What must be performed before initiating any upgrade in the VCF environment?

To ensure upgrade readiness, verify that no _______ are expired or expiring.

Match each VMware component with its correct upgrade order:

Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for upgrading VMware Cloud Foundation?

It is acceptable to have some VCF resources in error states when performing an upgrade.

What components must be backed up before upgrading the VCF system?

The upgrade workflow upgrades NSX manager, NSX edge nodes, and host _______ nodes.

Which of the following VMs do NOT fail over to another region in a multi-region architecture?

What is a key consideration before performing an upgrade to ensure compatibility with VMware Aria Suite?

The NSX Edge cluster is only required for VLAN-backed implementations.

What are the two types of NSX segments created in the NSX Edge cluster?

An AVN is an SDN concept based on NSX that allows the hosting of management applications on NSX __________.

Match the following VMware Aria Suite products with their deployment requirements:

Creating an offline depot requires a VM running either Windows or Linux.

What must you configure in SDDC Manager to connect to the offline depot?

To create a Lifecycle Manager Image, you must create an ________ cluster.

Match the following steps to their corresponding actions in vSphere Lifecycle Manager image management:

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Offline Bundle Transfer Utility?

VSphere Lifecycle Manager images can only be used in new workload domains.

Which action is the first step to export the cluster settings JSON from the vSphere Client?

Custom ISO Images can adversely affect functionality if required VIBs are not included.

Match the following components with their upgrade mechanisms:

What is required to import vSphere Lifecycle Manager Images?

The order of upgrade in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) begins with upgrading workload domains.

What can happen if the required VIBs are missing from Custom ISO images?

What must be configured before deploying an NSX Edge cluster?

AVN configuration can be changed after deployment from SDDC Manager.

What type of network segments are preferred for VMware Aria Suite management applications and why?

A ________ segment is configured to support VMs failover across a multi-region architecture.

Match the types of segments with their definitions:

Which component is NOT upgraded during the process of updating VI workload domains?

VCF 5.2 allows the upgrading of several VI workload domains at once.

You must run the ______ before performing the NSX upgrade.

What does the upgrade workflow for NSX NOT include?

Expired passwords do not affect the ability to upgrade VCF.

What ensures that the NSX upgrade remains consistent across workflow domains?

Backup SDDC Manager and all ______ instances before proceeding with the upgrade.

Which feature introduced in VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 allows for mixed-mode upgrades?

SDDC Manager is responsible for configuring the load balancer for VMware Aria Operations.

What must be deployed before deploying VMware Aria Suite components?

The ___ were created to optimally configure VMware Aria Suite management applications for SDN.

Match the following VMware components with their corresponding roles:

Which of the following describes a characteristic of Vlan-backed configurations?

Cross-region SDN segments operate independently from local configurations.

What is the communication requirement for management in the VMware Aria Suite?

AVNs improve flexibility and security in VMware Aria Suite management applications by creating ___ segments.

What is a prerequisite for configuring AVNs in VMware Aria Suite management?

How often does SDDC Manager poll depot.broadcom.com by default?

The authentication configuration for the proxy server settings is mandatory in VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2.

What utility must be used to manually download bundles when SDDC Manager does not have internet access?

SDDC Manager can become aware of new bundles through notifications generated by ________.

Match the following actions with their corresponding descriptions:

What is a key characteristic of the depot.broadcom.com site?

If SDDC Manager has direct internet access, what must be done before performing an upgrade?

Which of the following VMs fail over to another region in a multi-region architecture?

Overlay-backed NSX segments are described as virtual layer-3 domains.

What is the purpose of AVN in NSX?

The components of VMware Aria Suite are deployed using _______ Manager Automation.

Match the following NSX segments with their descriptions:

Which segment type provides more flexibility for workload placement?

VLAN-backed segments completely eliminate the security of management applications.

What is created in an overlay transport zone?

Using VLAN-backed segments requires ______________ during scaling operations.

Match the following segment types with their characteristics:

What is one advantage of overlay-backed segments compared to VLAN-backed segments?

Traffic between VMs on different hosts but attached to the same overlay segment is carried over a physical network.

What is the main role of an NSX Edge cluster in relation to VMware Aria Suite?

Overlay-backed segments improve security and mobility of management applications and reduce __________ with existing networks.

What type of traffic does NSX facilitate between VMs on the same overlay segment?

What is the primary function of AVNs in VMware Aria Suite deployment?

Cross-region deployment involves local collectors running at each site.

What must be deployed in the management domain before deploying VMware Aria Suite components?

What is one primary benefit of an offline bundle repository?

The VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle communicates with the __________ and the management domain vCenter system.

Match the following AVN configurations with their characteristics:

Configuring an offline depot requires that the web server be either Windows or Linux.

What is necessary before connecting the SDDC Manager to the offline depot?

Which of the following tools does SDDC Manager work with for the configuration of Workspace ONE Access?

AVN deployment requires physical VLAN configurations for the overlay type.

The vSphere Lifecycle Manager image must be made available in __________ to be used for clusters across workload domains.

Match the following components with their roles in the vSphere Lifecycle Manager process:

Identify one of the key benefits of using Application Virtual Networks (AVNs) in the Aria Suite.

Which of the following is NOT a step in creating a vSphere Lifecycle Manager image?

SDDC Manager integrates with VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle to maintain connections for __________.

Which option is NOT considered a management requirement for communication in VMware Aria Suite?

SDDC Manager can automatically download bundles if it has direct internet access.

What must be specified when configuring the offline depot settings?

To create an installable image of ESXi, a __________ file is necessary.

What is a primary advantage of using overlay-backed segments over VLAN-backed segments?

VLAN-backed NSX segments allow for dynamic segment creation without any configuration of the physical network infrastructure.

Name one benefit of overlay-backed segments related to network traffic.

What is the primary benefit of using the Offline Bundle Transfer Utility?

The Offline Depot can be configured on a Windows or Linux virtual machine.

Name the first step in creating a vSphere Lifecycle Manager image.

The SDDC Manager connects to the offline depot by specifying the hostname, port, username, and __________.

Which of the following statements is true about vSphere Lifecycle Manager images?

The Offline Bundle Transfer Utility supports both HTTPS and basic authentication.

What is needed to connect SDDC Manager to the offline depot?

To make the Lifecycle Manager Image available in VCF, you must import it into __________.

Custom ISO images can adversely affect functionality if certain VIBs are not included.

Which check box must be selected to manage all hosts in a cluster with a single image?

To perform firmware updates, a __________ must be deployed.

Match the following components with their corresponding roles in vSphere Lifecycle Management:

What must be done before upgrading the SDDC Manager in VCF?

Firmware updates can be performed without registering the Hardware Support Manager as a vCenter extension.

What role does the Hardware Support Manager play in firmware updates?

The upgrade of workload domains in VCF should follow a __________ order.

Which files must be uploaded under the Import a Cluster image section in vSphere Lifecycle Manager?

What is the primary requirement before configuring AVNs?

Which of the following statements about vendor add-ons is true?

Name the preferred choice of network segments for deploying VMware Aria Suite management applications.

The NSX Upgrade Coordinator can perform lifecycle operations for NSX Global Manager.

What is required for firmware and driver add-ons?

The NSX Edge cluster must be configured as a _______ peer to support dynamic routing.

Installation and upgrade bundles include software binaries required for deploying __________ components.

Match the types of network segments with their descriptions:

Match the following components with their corresponding upgrade mechanisms:

What is the function of AVNs in VMware Aria Suite management applications?

VLAN-backed network segments are generally recommended for customers implementing VMware Aria Suite.

What is included in upgrade or update bundles?

Selecting an add-on is mandatory when creating a cluster image.

What type of segments are created for VMware Aria Suite management applications?

To support VM failover across multiple regions, a _______ segment is necessary.

Which of the following is true regarding NSX Edge cluster deployment?