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Which of the following capabilities does VMware Cloud Foundation provide?

  • Manual updates for all software components
  • Limited support for only traditional workloads
  • Pathway to hybrid cloud environments (correct)
  • Automated deployment and configuration of software components (correct)

    • VMware Cloud Foundation only operates in public cloud environments.

    False

    What does SDDC Manager do in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    Automates the life cycle management of all components.

    VMware Cloud Foundation includes intrinsic security built into every level of the infrastructure, from micro-segmentation at the networking layer to encryption at the __________ layer.

    <p>storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware products with their primary functions:

    <p>VMware Aria Automation = Automation of cloud operations VMware Aria Operations = Performance monitoring and optimization VMware Aria Operations for Logs = Log management and analysis Workspace ONE Access = Unified endpoint management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Cloud Builder 5.2 play in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Used once to build management components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle helps determine compatible versions of products.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of vSphere?

    <p>Multi-cloud networking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VCenter is responsible for managing multiple ESXi hosts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What service is embedded in vCenter that provides common services?

    <p>Platform Services Controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    General management of network pools is accomplished by ______.

    <p>vSphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following vSphere components with their primary function:

    <p>ESXi = Compute platform for VMs vCenter = Management of multiple hosts vSAN = Shared storage pool Platform Services Controller = Common services provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about vSAN is correct?

    <p>vSAN creates a shared storage pool from local storage devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Changing automatically set settings such as NTP and DNS can lead to predictable results.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of storage configurations does vSAN support?

    <p>All-flash and hybrid configurations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSphere provides a ______ interface and API gateway.

    <p>HTML5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a capability provided by vSAN?

    <p>Real-time data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN supports only all-flash configurations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does vSAN use to create a shared storage pool for all hosts?

    <p>local storage devices on ESXi hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN provides ______________ for data-at-rest protection.

    <p>encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following vSAN features with their descriptions:

    <p>Deduplication = Reduces storage consumption by eliminating duplicate data Compression = Reduces data size to save space Stretched Cluster = Extends clusters across multiple sites for redundancy Native Health Service = Monitors and maintains optimal health of storage services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of workload management in vCenter?

    <p>To manage Kubernetes workloads directly on ESXi hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Policy-based storage consumption is a feature of vSAN.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectures does vSAN support?

    <p>OSA and ESA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN is integrated with the __________ hypervisor.

    <p>ESXi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component manages Tanzu Kubernetes workloads?

    <p>vCenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the solution key for VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware vSAN features require a separate license key.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one optional add-on that can be purchased with VMware Cloud Foundation.

    <p>VMware Aria Suite Enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The licensing keys for VMware vSphere Foundation include VMware _____ Suite Standard 8.

    <p>Aria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware products with their corresponding platforms:

    <p>VMware vCenter Server 8 Standard = vSphere Foundation VMware Aria Suite Enterprise = Cloud Foundation VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid = Both vSphere and Cloud Foundation VMware HCX Enterprise = Cloud Foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum password length requirement for NSX?

    <p>12 characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Password rotation is available on ESXi hosts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required character composition for a default password policy?

    <p>At least 1 uppercase letter, 1 number, and 1 special character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passwords must be changed immediately after __________.

    <p>deployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following password requirements with their corresponding systems:

    <p>NSX = 12 characters minimum VCF 5.2 = 15 characters minimum Default policy = 20 characters minimum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are password rotations scheduled to occur by default?

    <p>Every 90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Lookup_passwords' command is executed on SDDC manager via SSH.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can it take for a password rotation to complete?

    <p>Up to 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An access token is refreshed every __________.

    <p>hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to update the API admin password?

    <p>[/opt/vmware/vcf/commonsvcs/scripts/auth/set-basicauth-password.sh admin]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features is NOT included with the vSphere Foundation solution key?

    <p>VMware NSX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PowerCLI is the most powerful tool for making API calls.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the command used to get credentials through the API?

    <p>GET /v1/credentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vSphere Foundation licensing keys unlock all features including vSphere, vSAN, and ______.

    <p>VMware Aria Suite Standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their functions:

    <p>API Explorer Tab = Enables exploration of available API endpoints PowerCLI = Command line tool for VMWare management vSAN = Provides storage solutions for virtual environments Credentials API = Access user account information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following capabilities is specifically offered by vSAN?

    <p>Data-at-rest encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN requires separate licenses for all its features.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of workload domains allowed in a VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN supports both ______ and ______ configurations.

    <p>all-flash, hybrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware Cloud Foundation components with their functions:

    <p>SDDC Manager = Manages lifecycle and deployment vSphere = Virtualization platform NSX = Network virtualization vSAN = Shared storage solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component aggregates storage devices on ESXi hosts?

    <p>vSAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the vSphere Client in managing vSAN?

    <p>Management interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Data-at-rest encryption offers protection for ______ stored in vSAN.

    <p>data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following VMware Cloud Foundation components provides integration with ESXi?

    <p>vSAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum password length requirement for VCF 5.2?

    <p>15 characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Password rotation functionality is available on ESXi hosts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following password policies with their corresponding requirements:

    <p>NSX = 12 character minimum VCF 5.2 = 15 character minimum Default policy = 20 characters minimum Rotation policy = Rotate at least 90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to change the API admin password?

    <p>set-basicauth-password.sh admin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Rotate Now' option allows immediate password change for all selected accounts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the access token refreshed?

    <p>every hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Password expiration notices are managed by a __________ job that runs in SDDC manager.

    <p>scheduled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main benefits of using VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Fully integrated cloud platform with automated deployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation can only be implemented in public cloud environments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the SDDC Manager play in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Automates the lifecycle management of all components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation uses __________ for deploying VMware Aria products.

    <p>VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following capabilities with their descriptions:

    <p>Automated deployment = Streamlining the setup process of VMware Cloud Foundation Life cycle management = Managing updates and compatibility for software components Intrinsic security = Built-in security measures at all infrastructure levels Hybrid cloud support = Ability to operate in both on-premises and cloud environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the function of Cloud Builder 5.2?

    <p>Used once to build management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation integrates traditional hardware with cloud capabilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT included in the deployment of a Cloud Builder?

    <p>VSAN Witness appliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Viewer role in SDDC Manager has the ability to change configurations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three user roles defined in SDDC Manager?

    <p>Admin, Operator, Viewer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SDDC Manager allows users to configure backups with settings like hourly, weekly, and __________.

    <p>user-defined times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following user roles with their access levels in SDDC Manager:

    <p>Admin = Access to all functionalities Operator = Limited access to management features Viewer = View-only access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connection can be used to connect to an ID provider?

    <p>AD FS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud Builder can only be deployed on ESXi hosts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the vSphere Lifecycle Manager cluster image?

    <p>ESXi software, drivers, firmware, configuration settings, vendor add-ons, security patches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Backing up configurations for the SDDC manager can be scheduled to occur during specific __________ completions.

    <p>task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be downloaded in SDDC Manager after deployment?

    <p>VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the solution key in VMware vSphere Foundation?

    <p>To unlock all vSphere Foundation features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vSphere Foundation licensing does not include access to VMware Aria.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the command line tool used for managing VMware products through scripts?

    <p>PowerCLI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When configuring vSAN, each core configured for vSAN provides a __________ GB entitlement.

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of VMware Cloud Builder?

    <p>To perform initial deployment of the management domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The NSX component in VMware Cloud Foundation primarily handles storage management.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the SDDC Manager serve as in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>A central point to configure and operate the VMware Cloud Foundation instance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation supports the automated deployment of VMware ______.

    <p>Aria Suite Lifecycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these components is specifically utilized for managing storage without third-party solutions?

    <p>vSAN witness appliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of VMware Cloud Foundation with their functions:

    <p>vSphere = Core virtualization platform NSX = Networking and security management vSAN = Shared storage pool SDDC Manager = Central management point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many nodes are included in the management domain for VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Four nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which capability is enabled by vSAN for storage management?

    <p>Policy-based storage consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN supports deduplication and compression for both all-flash and hybrid configurations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component aggregates local storage devices on ESXi hosts in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>vSAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware Cloud Foundation components with their primary functions:

    <p>SDDC Manager = Manages the entire SDDC environment vSphere = Provides compute virtualization NSX = Manages network virtualization Aria Suite = Handles cloud operations and optimization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What architecture types does vSAN support?

    <p>OSA and ESA architectures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation allows for up to 10 management workload domains.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total number of workload domains (including management and VI workload domains) allowed in a VCF instance?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VCF requires a ___________ license key for the VMware Load Balancer add-on.

    <p>separate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of hosts required for a Management Domain in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mgmt.domain is dedicated to management components in a Standard architecture.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SDDC Manager do in a VMware Cloud Foundation environment?

    <p>Deploys VI workload domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a stretched cluster design, the minimum number of hosts required in each availability zone is ____.

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the design considerations with their descriptions:

    <p>Minimum host requirement = 4 hosts for Management Domain Design type = Stretched cluster allows for high availability Storage type = All-flash vSAN for better performance Management components = Centralized administration and automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architecture can scale out to Standard Architecture?

    <p>Consolidated Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Aria Suite components are mandatory in the management domain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the vSAN witness appliance?

    <p>To provide quorum for stretched clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ domain is a primary area where customer workloads run.

    <p>VI workload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of storage does vSAN primarily support for optimal performance?

    <p>All-flash storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in replacing certificates in the ESXi host?

    <p>Install ESXi host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud Builder is needed after the management domain is built up.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used in Cloud Builder to generate a JSON file from deployment parameters?

    <p>./sos --jsongenerator --jsongenerator-input./name.xlsx---jsongenerator-design output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The capacity of VSAN is configured by the __________.

    <p>cloud builder appliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the steps involved in replacing certificates:

    <p>Copy new signed Certs to /etc/vmware/ssl = Step 5 Stop SSH = Step 7 Rename existing Certs = Step 4 Install ESXi host = Step 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the deployment requirement for Cloud Builder?

    <p>It needs to run on a separate ESXi host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The deployment parameters workbook needs to be imported into Cloud Builder for deployment to occur.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the SDDC Manager in a VMware Cloud environment?

    <p>Management of the SDDC and orchestration of its components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management domain is built up using an __________ process.

    <p>automated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components with their functions in deploying VCF:

    <p>SSH/NTP = Turn on time synchronization VMK portal = Configured for management vCENTER = Management of VMs SDDC Manager = Overall orchestration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is exclusive to all-flash configurations in vSAN?

    <p>Deduplication and compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN can create a shared storage pool across multiple ESXi hosts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What management tool does vSAN use for overseeing its resources?

    <p>vSphere Client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN supports both __________ and __________ storage configurations.

    <p>all-flash, hybrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following workloads are managed under Tanzu in VMware?

    <p>Container workloads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN provides capabilities for stretched clusters.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'workload management' refer to in the context of Tanzu?

    <p>Managing Kubernetes workloads on ESXi hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The aggregation of local storage devices in vSAN creates a __________ for all hosts.

    <p>shared storage pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary function does VMware Cloud Builder serve in the deployment process?

    <p>It automates the deployment of all management domain components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    NSX transport zones are responsible for defining communication between virtual networks.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required in order to deploy a VMware Cloud Builder virtual appliance?

    <p>A user-defined parameter sheet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The VMware Cloud Builder first creates a management cluster using four __________ hosts.

    <p>ESXi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the vSphere cluster deployed during the creation of a VI workload domain?

    <p>It comes with a dedicated vCenter instance and separate NSX instance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud Builder can remove virtual machines once the build-out process is completed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions can be performed inside the SDDC Manager?

    <p>Change host passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    User-created service accounts are auto-created and removed by the system as needed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common naming convention for system-created service accounts?

    <p>svc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of managing passwords for ESXi host, vCenter Server Appliance, and NSX Manager is known as password __________.

    <p>management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role in SDDC Manager has access to all functionality of the UI and API?

    <p>Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SDDC Manager roles include Admin, Operator, and Viewer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of identity provider that SDDC Manager can connect to.

    <p>AD_FS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ appliance is not included in Cloud Builder for stretched vSAN configurations.

    <p>VSAN Witness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles in the SDDC Manager with their capabilities:

    <p>Admin = Full UI and API access Operator = Limited access but no user management Viewer = View only access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be downloaded in SDDC Manager after the deployment process?

    <p>VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deployment Workbook is uploaded to Cloud Builder before deployment tasks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of vSphere Lifecycle Manager?

    <p>To manage and maintain cluster image consistency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SDDC Manager can connect to _______ providers for identity management.

    <p>multiple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component manages backups in the SDDC setup tasks?

    <p>Backup Server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key performance feature of a stretched vSAN cluster?

    <p>All-flash storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___ refers to a design that utilizes multiple availability zones for redundancy.

    <p>Stretched design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tab in the VMware Cloud Foundation Planning and Preparation Workbook provides a summary of infrastructure requirements?

    <p>SDDC Inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management domain can consist of as few as two hosts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for having a minimum of eight hosts in a stretched cluster?

    <p>Redundancy across availability zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management domain is responsible for centralized administration and __________ of the entire software-defined data center stack.

    <p>monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology underlies the storage use within a management domain?

    <p>vSAN storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature ensures compatibility and updates within VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>SDDC Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation provides support only for traditional workloads.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What layer of infrastructure does VMware Cloud Foundation provide encryption for?

    <p>storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation offers a pathway to __________ cloud environments.

    <p>hybrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of Cloud Builder 5.2?

    <p>Builds the management infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrinsic security is absent in VMware Cloud Foundation's architecture.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features are included in a Management Domain? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Automation of SDDC stack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of hosts required to create a stretched cluster in VMware?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ tab in the VMware Cloud Foundation Planning and Preparation Workbook summarizes the infrastructure configuration requirements.

    <p>SDDC Inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware Cloud Foundation components with their purpose:

    <p>SDDC Manager = Deploys VI workload domains vSAN = Provides shared storage for hosts Management Domain = Centralized administration of SDDC VMware Validated Solutions = Framework for solution planning and implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of using vSAN?

    <p>Integration with the ESXi hypervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN supports only data-at-rest encryption.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN provides __________ capabilities, allowing for geographical distribution.

    <p>stretched cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which storage configuration does vSAN NOT support?

    <p>Single disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tanzu allows Kubernetes workloads to run directly on ESXi hosts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary management tool for vSAN?

    <p>vSphere Client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The integration of vSAN with the ESXi hypervisor helps to create a __________ storage environment.

    <p>shared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the policies used in vSAN?

    <p>Policy-based storage consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of VMware Cloud Builder?

    <p>To automate the deployment of management domain components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Builder can be used multiple times to deploy the management domain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component does VMware Cloud Builder first create using four ESXi hosts?

    <p>management cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ defines a collection of transport nodes that can communicate across a physical infrastructure.

    <p>NSX transport zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their roles in VMware Cloud Foundation:

    <p>vCenter = Manages multiple ESXi hosts vSAN = Creates a shared storage pool NSX = Provides network virtualization SDDC Manager = Orchestrates the management domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does VMware Aria Suite include?

    <p>VMware Aria Automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial step is taken by Cloud Builder during the setup of a management domain?

    <p>Deploys management domain components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Once the management domain is built out, the VMware Cloud Builder virtual appliance can be removed permanently.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of four _______ hosts is necessary when establishing a vSAN cluster.

    <p>ESXi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN can only operate in all-flash configurations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN uses __________ to create a shared storage pool across all hosts.

    <p>local storage devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which VMware component provides management using the vSphere Client?

    <p>vCenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation includes Live Site Recovery as an add-on feature.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for establishing a Brownfield Deployment in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Resources need to be available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of VMware Cloud Foundation manages networking services?

    <p>NSX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does VMware Cloud Builder validate during the deployment process?

    <p>User credentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN can provide data-at-rest protection for storage.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the SDDC Manager in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Central point to configure and operate VMware Cloud Foundation instance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ is responsible for transforming vSphere into a platform for running Kubernetes workloads natively.

    <p>vSphere with Tanzu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware components with their primary roles:

    <p>vCenter = Core virtualization management NSX = Networking and security vSAN = Shared storage management SDDC Manager = Configuration and operations management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is utilized for automating the build-out of the environment in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Cloud Builder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation cannot operate with third-party storage solutions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the vCenter in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Manages multiple ESXi hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN creates a shared storage pool by aggregating local storage devices on ESXi hosts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What service does the Platform Services Controller provide in vCenter?

    <p>Common services like vCenter Single Sign-On, vSphere License Service, and VMware Certificate Authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Changing automatically set settings in vSphere can lead to __________ results.

    <p>unpredictable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware components with their functions:

    <p>ESXi = Compute platform for VMs vCenter = Management of ESXi hosts vSAN = Shared storage creation vSphere = Core virtualization platform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following capabilities is NOT associated with vSphere?

    <p>Aggregating local storage devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vSphere environment only supports hybrid storage configurations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does vSphere play in a VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>It provides the core virtualization platform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation includes a consistent and best __________ performance.

    <p>storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a storage consumption method provided by vSAN?

    <p>Policy-based storage consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN supports both OSA and ESA architectures.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does vSAN use to aggregate local storage devices on ESXi hosts?

    <p>a single shared storage pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN includes __________ which provides analytics and troubleshooting capabilities.

    <p>native health service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What capability does vSAN offer to protect data that is not actively being used?

    <p>Data-at-rest encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All-flash configurations are the only type supported by vSAN.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What management tool is used to manage vSAN functionalities?

    <p>vSphere Client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Workload management in vCenter allows users to run __________ workloads directly on ESXi hosts.

    <p>Kubernetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features is specific to all-flash configurations in vSAN?

    <p>Deduplication and compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the process of replacing certificates in the ESXi host?

    <p>Install ESXi host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud Builder can be run on the same ESXi host being deployed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done after copying the deployment parameters workbook to /hom/adm?

    <p>Run ./sos -- jsongenerator -- jsongenerator-input./name.xlsx---jsongenerator-design output location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud Builder implements JSON certificates for each host, which come from the __________.

    <p>deployment parameter workbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components involved in VMware Cloud Foundation deployment with their roles:

    <p>Cloud Builder = Automates the building of the management domain SDDC Manager = Manages the lifecycle of the SDDC ESXi Host = Runs the virtual machines and services vCenter = Manages multiple ESXi hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT automated by the Cloud Builder appliance during deployment?

    <p>VSAN Capacity Configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What service must be running in the ESXi host to validate before replacing certificates?

    <p>TSM-SSH service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Cloud Builder is required to be run continuously once the management domain is built.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management domain in VMware Cloud Foundation is built using the automation provided by the _______.

    <p>Cloud Builder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ESXi hosts are required for the deployment of VCF?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one responsibility of the SDDC Manager?

    <p>Bring up all workload domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Viewer role in SDDC Manager has access to modify user management settings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of ID provider that can be connected to the SDDC Manager.

    <p>Active Directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ appliance is not included in Cloud Builder for vSAN stretched.

    <p>VSAN Witness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles with their capabilities in SDDC Manager:

    <p>Admin = Access to all functionality of the UI and API Operator = Cannot access user management settings Viewer = Can only view settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of VMware Cloud Foundation is responsible for automating life cycle management?

    <p>SDDC Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation can only be deployed in private cloud environments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What layers of security are built into VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Micro-segmentation at the networking layer and encryption at the storage layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation allows organizations to transition to __________ cloud environments.

    <p>hybrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware Cloud Foundation capabilities with their descriptions:

    <p>Automated deployment = Streamlined installation and setup of components Life cycle management = Overseeing updates and compatibility of software components Intrinsic security = Built-in protections at various infrastructure levels Standardized architecture = A consistent and validated framework for deployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle?

    <p>To ensure compatibility of VMware products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud Builder 5.2 is used multiple times during the VMware Cloud Foundation setup process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VI workload domains are created through the SDDC Manager.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NSX transport zones define?

    <p>A collection of transport nodes that can communicate across a physical infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation requires the deployment of a VMware Cloud Builder __________ appliance.

    <p>virtual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each VMware component with its primary purpose:

    <p>vCenter = Management of ESXi hosts NSX = Network virtualization vSAN = Storage virtualization Cloud Builder = Deployment automation of management components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is created first by VMware Cloud Builder during deployment?

    <p>Management cluster using four ESXi hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VCenter and NSX components of a VI workload domain are located in the management domain.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ESXi hosts must be used to create a management cluster?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud Builder configures host networking using a __________ virtual switch.

    <p>distributed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is crucial for initiating workflows going forward in a VMware Cloud environment?

    <p>SDDC Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is responsible for the initial deployment of the management domain in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>VMware Cloud Builder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vSAN witness appliance is used to manage storage through third-party solutions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What virtualization platform does VMware Cloud Foundation use?

    <p>vSphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management domain typically contains a four-node vSphere cluster, configured with __________ and prepared for NSX.

    <p>vSAN storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Aria Suite Lifecycle in the context of VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>To provide day 2 operations capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSphere with Tanzu enables the running of Kubernetes workloads natively on vSphere.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation supports automated deployment of __________.

    <p>VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length requirement for passwords in VCF 5.2?

    <p>15 characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a default password policy?

    <p>1 uppercase letter, 1 number, and 1 special character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the password management commands with their functions:

    <p>Update Password = Sync entity with SDDC manager Remediate Password = Change password on SDDC manager to entity Lookup_passwords = SSH command to check passwords Passwd = Linux command to change root and VCF account passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key product of vSphere?

    <p>ESXi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VCenter manages multiple ESXi hosts and provides vSphere vMotion and vSphere High Availability functionalities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What service provides common functionalities like vCenter Single Sign-On and VMware Certificate Authority?

    <p>Platform Services Controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN aggregates local storage devices on ESXi hosts to create a single shared storage pool for all hosts in the __________ cluster.

    <p>vSAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following vSphere components with their descriptions:

    <p>ESXi = Compute platform for running VMs vCenter = Management of multiple ESXi hosts vSAN = Shared storage pool Platform Services Controller = Common services for vCenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which capability is specifically supported by vSAN?

    <p>Data-at-rest protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Changing NTP and DNS settings set by SDDC Manager can lead to predictable results.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main functionality provided by vSphere's API gateway?

    <p>Management and automation of tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation uses ______ based storage consumption to manage resources effectively.

    <p>policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features with their functions:

    <p>HTLM5 UI = User Interface for management Deduplication = Storage efficiency Compression = Data space reduction Stretched cluster = High availability across locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature allows vSAN to protect data-at-rest?

    <p>Data-at-rest encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the management interface used for vSAN?

    <p>vSphere Client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options describes a feature of VMware Tanzu in relation to ESXi hosts?

    <p>Workload management on Kubernetes clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN provides __________ and compression for all-flash configurations.

    <p>deduplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature allows for data protection in vSAN?

    <p>Data-at-rest encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN only supports hybrid configurations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool is used for managing workloads in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>SDDC Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VSAN provides __________ and compression functionality exclusively in its all-flash configuration.

    <p>deduplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of workload domains in a VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Policy-based storage consumption allows for dynamic allocation based on defined policies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In vSAN, __________ capabilities allow for expansion and redundancy across multiple data centers.

    <p>stretched cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of storage architecture does vSAN support besides hybrid?

    <p>all-flash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration before a password must be rotated?

    <p>90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When changing the API admin password, you must access SDDC Manager with SSH as the ______ account.

    <p>vcf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following password requirements with their corresponding policies:

    <p>NSX = Minimum 12 characters, includes 1 uppercase, 1 special, 1 numerical VCF 5.2 = Minimum 15 characters, includes 1 uppercase, 1 special, 1 numerical Default Policy = Minimum 20 characters, includes 1 uppercase, 1 number, 1 special Rotating Passwords = 30, 60, 90 days schedule from enabled date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is performed outside of SDDC Manager?

    <p>Changing roles and permissions for AD user &amp; group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    System-created service accounts can be removed manually by the administrator.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should customers do to assess their current administrative methodologies?

    <p>Evaluate and potentially revise their access controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The naming convention for service accounts typically starts with the prefix _____ .

    <p>svc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following tasks with their respective management areas:

    <p>Changing host passwords = Inside SDDC Manager Creating port groups = Outside SDDC Manager Adding new resource pools = Outside SDDC Manager Restricting access for NSX admin = Safeguarding VCF Components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of user-created service accounts?

    <p>API calls to VCF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    NSX Manager and SDDC Manager can potentially have conflicts regarding East-West traffic.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the command to issue a token creation in the API?

    <p>Post /v1/tokens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For maximum security, the most _____ approach should be taken in safeguarding VCF components.

    <p>restrictive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about password management for ESXi hosts is true?

    <p>Password rotation is available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cloud Builder needs to run on one of the ESXi hosts involved in the deployment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Cloud Builder in the context of deploying the management domain?

    <p>Automates the deployment of the management domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ service must be running on the ESXi host to validate SSH configuration.

    <p>TSM-SSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following steps involved in deploying VCF:

    <p>Install ESXi host = Step 1 Copy deployment params workbook = Step 2 Run JSON generator = Step 3 Upload deployment params = Step 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation includes a management cluster for which of the following components?

    <p>Networking management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is necessary to pre-build the infrastructure before using Cloud Builder.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the existing certificates before copying new ones?

    <p>Rename existing Certs in /etc/vmware/ssl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ is used for converting deployment parameters from Excel to a JSON file.

    <p>JSON generator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which configuration does the vSAN Capacity setup have during deployment?

    <p>It is automated by Cloud Builder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    VMware Cloud Foundation

    • VMware Cloud Foundation is a fully integrated cloud platform built on software-defined services for compute, storage, networking, security, and cloud management.
    • It automates the deployment and configuration of VMware Cloud Foundation software components.
    • It manages the lifecycle of components.
    • It supports traditional and new workloads.
    • VMware Cloud Foundation enables hybrid cloud environments.
    • VMware Cloud Foundation can be used in both private and public environments.

    VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture and Components

    • VMware Cloud Builder: A virtual appliance for initial management domain deployment and validation (credentials, DNS, network).
    • Management Domain: Contains the management components for the VMware Cloud Foundation instance (vSphere cluster, vCenter appliance, NSX Management cluster, SDDC Manager).
    • vSphere: The core virtualization platform containing ESXi hosts and vCenter.
    • vSAN: Aggregates local storage, creating a shared storage pool for the VMware Cloud Foundation instance.
    • NSX: Provides consistent networking and security across the VMware Cloud Foundation instance.
    • vSphere with Tanzu: Turns vSphere into a platform for running native Kubernetes workloads.
    • VMware Aria Suite: Automates, deploys, and manages the lifecycle of Workspace ONE Access.

    VMware Cloud Foundation Components (Page 3, 5 of document)

    • Cloud Builder: Used initially for management domain deployment.
    • vCenter: Core virtualization platform.
    • vSAN: Aggregates storage.
    • NSX: Manages networking.
    • SDDC Manager: Configures and operates the VMware Cloud Foundation instance centrally.

    Key Capabilities of VMware Cloud Foundation (Page 1 and 2 of document)

    • Automated deployment and configuration of software components.
    • Life cycle management.
    • Support for traditional and new workloads.
    • Pathways to hybrid cloud environments.
    • Security built into various layers of infrastructure.

    SDDC Manager

    • It centrally manages the life cycle of all components deployed through VMware Cloud Foundation.
    • Updated software component BOMs(Bills of Materials) match the current software versions.
    • Ensures compatibility of all updates with the SDDC Manager inventory.
    • Automatically handles life cycle management; updates; configuration.

    VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle

    • Deploys VMware Aria Automation, VMware Aria Operations, VMware Aria Operations for Logs, and Workspace ONE Access.
    • Manages the versions of these products to ensure compatibility and allow only supported upgrades.

    Which Capabilities Does VMware Cloud Foundation Provide? (Page 3 of document)

    It provides these capabilities:

    • Automated deployment of software components.
    • Life cycle management.

    VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture (Page 4 of document)

    • VMware Cloud Builder creates the management domain.
    • This domain contains a four-node vSphere cluster, and a vCenter appliance configured with vSAN storage and prepared for NSX.
    • A SDDC Manager appliance is included.
    • VMware Cloud Foundation supports both private and public environments.

    VMware Cloud Foundation API

    • API Explorer: Located within SDDC Manager, provides a graphical UI for learning about the APIs within SDDC Manager.
    • Multiple API types (e.g., Networking, Compute, Security) exist for interactions with VMware Cloud Foundation.

    User Management in SDDC Manager

    • Managing users, roles, and permissions in VMware Cloud Foundation's SDDC Manager.
    • Roles (Admin, Operator, Viewer) have varying levels of access to features.
    • Key tasks are changing passwords; deploying/configuring; creating new clusters.

    Other Important Details

    • VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) can optionally include VMware Aria Suite components.
    • Compute workloads reside in the management domain of a consolidated architecture.
    • VMware NSX provides consistent networking.

    Token Types in Authentication (Page 40 of document)

    • Access token.
    • Refresh token.

    Password Information Retrieval (Page 40 of document)

    • lookup_passwords retrieves password information.

    Password Rotation Schedule (Page 34 of document)

    • 15 days, 60 days, 120 days, 45 days are potential schedules.

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