1Y0-312 Advanced Provisioning and Image Management Practice Question
An administrator is implementing a custom script to automate the cleanup of old vDisk versions. Which PVS PowerShell cmdlet is the most appropriate to list the currently available versions for a specific vDisk?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the cmdlet 'Get-PvsDiskVersion' with generic 'Get-PvsDisk' commands, which retrieve disk objects but do not provide the granular versioning details needed for cleanup automation.
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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Get-PvsDiskVersion
To automate vDisk management, the administrator must interact with the PVS PowerShell SDK. The 'Get-PvsDiskVersion' cmdlet is specifically designed to query the versioning information associated with a given vDisk object. By listing these versions, a script can identify which versions are marked for deletion or merge, allowing for the programmatical removal of obsolete differencing disks and associated metadata files, thus keeping the PVS environment clean.
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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Get-PvsDisk
Why it's wrong here
The 'Get-PvsDisk' cmdlet retrieves information about the vDisk object itself, such as the file path and properties. It does not return detailed information regarding the individual versions (e.g., base, maintenance, test, production versions) associated with that disk, making it unsuitable for auditing or cleaning up specific versioned differencing disks.
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Get-PvsDiskVersion
Why this is correct
This cmdlet is dedicated to retrieving the version list for a vDisk. It provides output that includes the version number, state (e.g., maintenance), and other metadata. This data is essential for scripts to determine which versions can be safely merged or deleted based on the administrator's defined retention policies.
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Get-PvsTargetDevice
Why it's wrong here
The 'Get-PvsTargetDevice' cmdlet focuses on target device inventory, such as MAC addresses, assigned vDisks, and boot properties. It has no visibility into the vDisk versioning structure, rendering it useless for scripts aimed at cleaning up vDisk versioning files or managing the lifecycle of images on the PVS server.
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Get-PvsSite
Why it's wrong here
The 'Get-PvsSite' cmdlet returns information regarding the organizational site structure in PVS, including server groups and associated sites. It does not provide granular access to the vDisk objects or their associated versions, making it ineffective for performing maintenance tasks on individual disk images or their versioned differencing chains.
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