VMware Cloud Foundation Exam Preparation 2024

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What has been the primary focus of VMware after its acquisition by Broadcom?

VMware Cloud Foundation platform (correct)

Expanding the number of SKUs

VMware's previous individual products

Developing new hardware solutions

Which resource is highlighted as essential for preparing for the VMware exam?

Online forums and discussion boards

Peer study groups

Video tutorials

VMware exam blueprint (correct)

How many questions were included in the VMware exam mentioned?

125 questions

50 questions

100 questions

70 questions (correct)

What was noted as a significant topic area in the VMware exam?

Storage and networking Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of VMware Hands-on Labs according to the content?

They allow for configuration mistakes to be redeployed Signup and view all the answers

What factor may vary between different VMware exams according to personal experience?

Topics covered in questions Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended when preparing for topics in the VMware exam?

Combine documentation reading with practical exercises Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the configuration steps practiced in preparation for the VMware exam?

Repeating multiple times reinforces learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Equal-cost multipath routing (ECMP) in the Spine and Leaf design?

To load balance traffic across multiple paths Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of NSX Edge placement in workload domain racks?

Edge nodes should be placed in management-only hosts Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is supported for routing in NSX, but is not recommended for use in SDDC manager?

OSPF Signup and view all the answers

In NSX Edge architecture, what determines the Layer 3/L2 boundary?

The leaf switches Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the gateways in NSX infrastructure?

Both Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways can use BGP or static routing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the NSX Edge in the NSX architecture?

Routes to external networks and terminates overlay tunnels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the group policy feature in NSX?

Groups are used to define security policies for various objects. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the elected leader manager in an NSX cluster fails?

The cluster retains its functionality and automatically elects a new leader. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of hosts supported by a large VI workload domain in NSX?

1024 hosts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Virtual Distributed Switch (VDS) is correct?

VDS requires 1600 or higher MTU to function properly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of NSX Edge appliances in a network?

To deliver network and routing services with computational power Signup and view all the answers

What does the Management Domain typically include in a VMware NSX environment?

Dedicated NSX manager and vCenter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of transport zones in NSX?

To segregate traffic types and define uplink profiles Signup and view all the answers

What configuration is recommended for a unified traffic management setup?

Using 2 or 4 physical NICs with 1 VDS prepared for NSX Signup and view all the answers

When discussing High Availability (HA) for NSX Edge clusters, which models are mentioned?

Active/active and active/standby models Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant benefit of using NSX in cloud deployment environments?

Automated deployment processes for networking services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing physical NIC associations in NSX?

To link uplinks with distinct traffic classes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following classes of traffic can be effectively separated using NSX's architecture?

Overlay, management, and storage Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator Exam (2024)

VMware has been acquired by Broadcom
Significant changes have occurred in the past 9-12 months, with a shift towards a unified VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform.
VCF is a unified platform integrating previous VMware products.
VMware Cloud Foundation exam version 5.2 was used.
Exam contains 70 questions with 135 minutes to complete.
Exam focuses on VMware Cloud Foundation platform.
Exam guide, or blueprint, is crucial for preparation.
Topics needing more detailed attention were:
- Documentation review
- Hands-on configuration practice (multiple times)
Hands-on labs are helpful for practice, and redeploying configurations is useful.
Exam covers storage and networking as primary topics.
Exam does involve configuration questions, not just multiple choices.
Expertise with vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and VCF architecture/requirements is helpful.
Limitations, terminology, and requirements related to networking and storage should also be studied.
The exam emphasizes broad, high-level VCF knowledge.
Past experience implies at least 6 months of relevant VCF experience are needed for the exam.
Avoid focusing on SKU's and Licensing Core Counts.

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Prepare for the VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator Exam with this comprehensive overview. Focus on key topics such as documentation review, hands-on configuration tasks, and essential tools like vSphere, NSX, and vSAN. This quiz highlights the latest changes in the VCF platform and tips for effective exam preparation.