1Y0-312 Advanced Site Architecture Practice Question
A Citrix architect is designing a multi-zone Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Site with a Primary Zone in New York and a Satellite Zone in London. The architect wants to ensure that if the London Zone Data Collector fails, the London zone continues to broker sessions without requiring manual intervention, and that the New York Zone Data Collector does not become the Zone Data Collector for London. What should the architect do?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is believing that a Delivery Controller in another zone can become the Zone Data Collector for a failed zone, when in reality Zone Data Collector election is limited to Controllers within the same zone.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Deploy at least two Delivery Controllers in the London Satellite Zone and set their Zone Data Collector election preferences appropriately
To ensure the London zone remains available if its Zone Data Collector fails, at least two Delivery Controllers must be present in that zone. The election process will select one of them as the new Zone Data Collector. Because the election is confined to the zone, the New York Controller cannot become the Zone Data Collector for London. Proper election preferences ensure deterministic behavior.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Enable the Zone Data Collector proxy feature on the New York Delivery Controllers
Why it's wrong here
There is no Zone Data Collector proxy feature in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7. The Zone Data Collector role is assumed by a Controller within the zone through an election process. A Controller in another zone cannot act as a proxy for the Zone Data Collector. This option is based on a non-existent feature.
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Deploy at least two Delivery Controllers in the London Satellite Zone and set their Zone Data Collector election preferences appropriately
Why this is correct
Deploying at least two Delivery Controllers in the London Satellite Zone ensures that if the active Zone Data Collector fails, the other Controller can win the election and take over. Setting election preferences, such as Most Preferred on the primary and Preferred on the secondary, makes the election deterministic and keeps the Zone Data Collector role within the London zone, preventing the New York Controller from assuming that role.
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Configure a StoreFront server in London to act as the Zone Data Collector if the London Delivery Controller fails
Why it's wrong here
StoreFront is a separate component that enumerates resources and authenticates users; it does not participate in the Zone Data Collector election. The Zone Data Collector role is exclusive to Delivery Controllers. A StoreFront server cannot become a Zone Data Collector, so this approach is technically invalid.
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Configure the New York Delivery Controllers to have a lower Zone Data Collector election preference than the London Controllers
Why it's wrong here
Zone Data Collector election is scoped to Controllers within the same zone. A Controller in New York cannot become the Zone Data Collector for the London zone, regardless of its election preference. Setting preferences on New York Controllers does not affect the London zone's election, so this action does not achieve the goal.
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