VCF ADMIN (Chap1 & 2)

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What must you do to access bundles in the environment?

Be logged into the local VMware network

Create a new network pool

What functionality does the Image Management feature provide?

Imports a vSphere Lifecycle Manager cluster image (correct)

Manages VMware product licenses

Allows modification of existing network pools

Registers users for the VMware CEIP

What is one of the functions of Network Settings?

Import vCenter Server images

Update DNS and NTP servers (correct)

Manage VMware product licenses

Configure proxy server settings

Which area of Administration allows you to manage VMware product licenses?

Licensing Signup and view all the answers

Which feature allows you to manage users and assign roles in VMware Cloud Foundation?

Single Sign On Signup and view all the answers

What can you configure with Proxy Settings?

Proxy server for downloading bundles Signup and view all the answers

Which VMware software component is NOT a part of VMware Cloud Foundation?

VMware Workstation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary tool used to manage VMware Cloud Foundation instances?

SDDC Manager Signup and view all the answers

What does the Backup functionality enable regarding SDDC Manager?

Scheduling backups for SDDC Manager and NSX Managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of VMware CEIP?

To join or leave the VMware Customer Experience Improvement Program Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the release notes for the VMware products supported by VMware Cloud Foundation?

VMware Docs Signup and view all the answers

Which sequence correctly describes accessing the vSphere Client from SDDC Manager?

Click Inventory > Workload Domains > View Details > Services > vCenter Server Signup and view all the answers

What type of interface is provided by the SDDC Manager for management tasks?

Web-based User Interface Signup and view all the answers

Which VMware component's launch can be accessed through the NSX Manager UI?

NSX Cluster Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you refer to the 'View Upgrade History' feature?

After updating the system using lifecycle management features Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to launch the VMware Host Client from SDDC Manager?

Click Inventory > Workload Domains > View Details Signup and view all the answers

What is required to log into the SDDC Manager UI?

The SDDC Manager IP address or FQDN and Single Sign-On user password Signup and view all the answers

What action does the onboarding dashboard provide upon logging into the SDDC Manager?

A guided setup for initial configuration Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you click 'Don't show onboarding screen again' when logging into SDDC Manager UI?

The onboarding dashboard will not appear in future logins Signup and view all the answers

Where is the navigation bar located in the SDDC Manager UI?

On the left side of the interface Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SDDC Manager UI?

To provide centralized access to manage physical and virtual resources Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before logging into the SDDC Manager UI?

Obtain the FQDN or IP address and Single Sign-On user password Signup and view all the answers

How can you access the onboarding dashboard later if you have closed it?

Using the Help Icon in the upper-right corner Signup and view all the answers

What does the dashboard offer after completing the initial configuration walkthrough?

A tour of the SDDC Manager UI Signup and view all the answers

What action is required to rearrange widgets on the Dashboard?

Click the heading of the widget and drag it Signup and view all the answers

Which section allows you to manage and view details about workload domains?

Inventory Signup and view all the answers

How can you hide a widget from the Dashboard?

Hover over the widget and click the X in the corner Signup and view all the answers

What information is NOT displayed on the Workload Domains page?

Current host states Signup and view all the answers

What can you manage from the Hosts page?

Current host configurations Signup and view all the answers

Which section provides information about the versions in your environment?

Release Versions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CPU and memory utilization statistics on the Dashboard?

To provide a summary of resource usage Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes how to add a new widget to the Dashboard?

Click the three dots and then 'Add New Widgets' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

VMware Cloud Foundation Components

VMware Cloud Foundation deploys specific VMware products using the SDDC Manager appliance.
Refer to the Release Notes for exact version numbers of supported VMware products.
The VMware Cloud Foundation Lifecycle Management Guide details update history for software components.
Product-specific documentation is available on VMware Docs for vSphere, VMware vSAN, VMware NSX, and VMware Aria Suite.

Web Interfaces for VMware Cloud Foundation

SDDC Manager provides a web-based interface for managing VMware Cloud Foundation.
This interface offers centralized access and integrated view of physical and virtual infrastructure.
Additional user interfaces exist for managing specific VMware software components within a VMware Cloud Foundation instance.
These interfaces operate within a web browser and can be launched from SDDC Manager.

VMware SDDC Web Interfaces

vSphere Client:
- Navigate to Inventory > Workload Domains.
- Click View Details for a workload domain.
- Click domain name in the Domain column.
- Click the Services tab.
- Click the vCenter Server launch link.
NSX Manager UI:
- Navigate to Inventory > Workload Domains.
- Click View Details for a workload domain.
- Click domain name in the Domain column.
- Click the Services tab.
- Click the NSX Cluster launch link.
VMware Host Client:
- Navigate to Inventory > Hosts.
- Click the host FQDN in the FQDN column.
- Click Actions > Open in VMware Host Client.

Getting Started with SDDC Manager

SDDC Manager is used for VMware Cloud Foundation instance administration.
It provides an integrated view of physical and virtual infrastructure, and centralizes resource management.
Use a supported web browser to access SDDC Manager.
Refer to Release Notes for list of supported browsers and versions.
SDDC Manager login requires the IP address or FQDN and single sign-on credentials (e.g., [email protected]).

Guided SDDC Manager Onboarding

VMware Cloud Foundation includes an onboarding dashboard for initial configuration.
It provides a step-by-step guided setup with recommended order for tasks.
The dashboard can be skipped, and the tour of the SDDC Manager UI is optional.

Tour of the SDDC Manager User Interface

The SDDC Manager user interface is the main control point for managing and monitoring VMware Cloud Foundation.
Use the navigation bar to access different areas of the interface.

Dashboard: Provides high-level administrative view with widgets for solutions, workload domains, hosts, updates. Allows widget rearrangement & hiding.
Solutions: Includes Kubernetes workload management and cluster details.
Inventory: Includes workload domains (summary info, storage, CPU/memory/storage usage), and hosts (detailed info).
Lifecycle Management: Displays release versions, bundle management, and image management.
Administration: Offers network settings (create/modify network pools), storage settings (VASA providers), licensing, single sign-on (users/groups), proxy settings & depot settings (Broadcom Support Portal access).

Security

SDDC Manager supports external SFTP server registration for backups.
VMware CEIP (Customer Experience Improvement Program) integration and password management.
Certificate Authority integration capabilities.

Developer Center

API documentation and API Explorer to interact with VMware Cloud Foundation APIs.

Log Out Procedure

Click the logged-in account name in the upper right corner.
Click Log Out.

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Description

This quiz explores the components and web interfaces of VMware Cloud Foundation. It covers the SDDC Manager, VMware product documentation, and lifecycle management. Test your knowledge of how these elements work together to manage virtual and physical infrastructures.