Questions for the 2V0-11-24 were updated on : Dec 01 ,2025
What is the primary benefit of creating a VM template in VMware vCenter?
B
Explanation:
The primary benefit of creating a VM template in VMware vCenter is that it allows for the rapid
deployment of virtual machines (VMs) with predefined configurations, including the operating
system, installed applications, and other settings. This accelerates the process of provisioning VMs,
ensuring consistency and saving time during deployment.
An administrator needs to secure an ESXi host in their environment by enabling lockdown mode.
What two steps should be taken to secure the ESXi host using lockdown mode? (Choose two.)
A, B
Explanation:
To enable lockdown mode, you first need to navigate to the ESXi host's settings in the vSphere Client,
where you can configure security settings such as lockdown mode.
Enabling "Strict Lockdown Mode" restricts all direct access to the ESXi host, ensuring that only
authorized users can manage the host through vCenter and preventing direct login via the ESXi
console or SSH.
An administrator needs to configure an ESXi host and create a host profile to ensure consistent
configuration across multiple hosts in a cluster.
Which three steps are necessary to achieve this? (Choose three.)
A, B, D
Explanation:
First, configure the desired settings on a reference ESXi host. This host will be used as the template
for creating a consistent configuration across the cluster.
After configuring the reference host, extract the host profile from it. This captures the configuration
of the reference host as a host profile.
Remediation is necessary to ensure that other hosts in the cluster align with the reference host's
configuration. The host profile can be applied, and remediation will correct any non-compliant
settings on other hosts.
An organization requires granular control over vCenter permissions and they need to assign roles to
specific user groups.
Which three steps must be followed to assign roles to users or groups in vCenter? (Choose three.)
B, C, D
Explanation:
To assign roles to users or groups in vCenter, you first need to navigate to the vSphere Client and
select the object (such as a datacenter, cluster, or host) where the permissions will be applied.
After selecting the object, you use the 'Add Permission' option from the context menu to start the
process of assigning permissions.
You then select the role you want to assign, which will be from the predefined list of roles in vCenter.
These roles define the level of access for the user or group.
A company plans to enhance its DevOps practices by implementing Kubernetes as part of VMware
Cloud Foundation environment.
Which three steps should an administrator complete to achieve this integration? (Choose three.)
B, C, D
Explanation:
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) can be configured to automate the deployment of
Kubernetes clusters, which aligns with DevOps practices by enabling the self-service and automation
of Kubernetes infrastructure.
NSX is used to manage networking for Kubernetes clusters, providing features such as network
segmentation and micro-segmentation, which are essential for secure and scalable Kubernetes
deployments.
vSAN provides the storage infrastructure for Kubernetes workloads, offering distributed and scalable
storage that integrates with Kubernetes.
During the deployment of a VI workload domain using SDDC Manager, an administrator encounters
issues with host configuration.
Which three steps should be followed to troubleshoot and resolve the configuration issues? (Choose
three.)
C, D, E
Explanation:
Verifying hardware compatibility with VMware Cloud Foundation requirements is essential. If the
hardware is not compatible, configuration issues can arise during deployment.
Ensuring that the ESXi hosts have the correct version installed is crucial because mismatched versions
can lead to configuration failures.
Verifying that all ESXi hosts are connected to the management network is important because
connectivity issues between hosts and management components can prevent proper configuration
during deployment.
An administrator is using VMware Aria Automation to automate the provisioning of virtual machines
in their VMware Cloud Foundation environment. They notice that the automation workflows are
failing frequently and want to troubleshoot the issue.
What step should the administrator take in VMware Aria Operations for Logs to diagnose the cause
of the automation workflow failures?
C
Explanation:
To diagnose the cause of automation workflow failures in VMware Aria Automation, the Interactive
Analytics feature in VMware Aria Operations for Logs allows administrators to search for error
messages and filter logs related to the specific workflows. This feature enables detailed analysis of
log data to identify any underlying issues causing the failures.
A host in a vSphere environment needs to be taken offline for hardware maintenance. An
administrator needs to put the host in maintenance mode without causing VM downtime.
What three steps should the administrator follow? (Choose three.)
B, D, E
Explanation:
Using vMotion to migrate all virtual machines off the host ensures that there is no downtime for the
VMs during the maintenance process.
The administrator should then select the host and initiate maintenance mode from the vSphere
Client to begin the maintenance process.
Ensuring the host is not part of a vSphere HA cluster before maintenance is important to avoid
triggering unnecessary VM restarts or failovers during the process.
After a scheduled maintenance window, users report that they are unable to access the vCenter
Server. The administrator notices that the vSphere Client is not responding.
What step should the administrator take to troubleshoot this issue?
C
Explanation:
When users are unable to access the vCenter Server and the vSphere Client is not responding, the
first step is to check if the vCenter Server is powered on and whether its essential services are
running. This can include services like the vCenter Server service, vSphere Web Client service, and
other related services that enable access to the vCenter Server. If the services are stopped or
unresponsive, restarting them may resolve the issue.
Which vSphere component is essential for providing persistent storage to Kubernetes workloads
deployed on IaaS Control Plane?
C
Explanation:
The vSphere Pod Service is essential for providing persistent storage to Kubernetes workloads
deployed on IaaS Control Plane (formerly vSphere with Tanzu). It enables the integration of
Kubernetes with vSphere, allowing the creation of persistent volumes and the management of
storage resources for Kubernetes workloads, ensuring that they can utilize vSphere’s storage
capabilities like vSAN.
Which feature of VMware Lifecycle Manager allows an administrator to manage the lifecycle of ESXi
hosts by applying a consistent image across the hosts in a cluster? (Choose three.)
A, B, E
Explanation:
A Key Management Server (KMS) is required to manage encryption keys in the environment,
ensuring that encrypted data is securely managed across ESXi hosts.
Creating an encryption policy in vCenter allows administrators to define how encryption is applied to
virtual machines and data.
Applying the encryption policy to the existing VMs ensures that the encryption settings are enforced
on virtual machines that require protection.
Which tool is most appropriate for analyzing detailed network performance metrics in a vSphere
environment?
D
Explanation:
Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) is the most appropriate tool for analyzing detailed
network performance metrics in a vSphere environment. It provides comprehensive monitoring,
analytics, and performance management, including network performance metrics across the
vSphere infrastructure.
A disk failure has occurred in a vSAN cluster.
What four steps should be taken to recover from this disk failure? (Choose four.)
A, C, E, F
Explanation:
Checking the vSAN Health Service in the vSphere Client is the first step in diagnosing the issue and
verifying the status of the vSAN components after the disk failure.
Rebuilding the affected disk group is necessary to ensure that data is re-optimized and replicated in
accordance with the vSAN policy.
Replacing the failed disk with a new one ensures that the storage capacity is restored.
Ensuring that the new disk is claimed by the vSAN cluster is important to ensure that it is recognized
and integrated into the vSAN disk group.
What is the primary benefit of using VMware vCenter Content Libraries?
A
Explanation:
VMware vCenter Content Libraries provide a centralized location for storing and managing virtual
machine templates, ISO images, and scripts, making it easier to distribute these resources across
multiple vCenter instances. This helps streamline the deployment process, ensuring consistency and
reducing the overhead of managing these resources manually.
What are three prerequisites for deploying an NSX Edge cluster in a VMware Cloud Foundation
solution? (Choose three.)
A, C, E
Explanation:
The NSX host overlay VLAN and NSX Edge overlay VLAN need to be routed to each other to ensure
proper communication between the host and NSX Edge clusters.
DNS entries for the NSX Edge nodes are required to enable name resolution, which is important for
the proper functioning of the NSX Edge cluster.
Assigning separate VLAN IDs and subnets for the NSX host overlay and NSX Edge overlay networks is
necessary to maintain network isolation and optimize traffic flow between components.