VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Storage Practice Question
A vSphere administrator configures a VVol datastore on a Pure Storage array. The administrator creates a storage policy with a custom tag. After attaching the policy to a VM, the VM remains uncompliant. What is the most likely cause?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The storage array does not support the capability specified in the policy.
VVol storage policies rely on capabilities advertised by the array through VASA. If the array does not support the specific capability or tag used in the policy, the VM will be uncompliant. Option A is correct because the custom tag in the storage policy is not supported by the Pure Storage array. Option B is incorrect: VVol datastores require VASA certification; if the array were not VASA-compliant, it could not host a VVol datastore at all. Option C is incorrect because Storage DRS is unrelated to VVol policy compliance. Option D is incorrect because VVol datastores can use either iSCSI or NFS protocols, and the protocol does not affect compliance.
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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The storage array does not support the capability specified in the policy.
Why this is correct
Correct: The policy tag must match a capability advertised by the array.
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The storage array is not VASA-compliant.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: The datastore is created, so VASA is working; but capabilities may not match.
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The datastore cluster is not configured for Storage DRS.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Storage DRS does not affect policy compliance.
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The VVol datastore is using NFS protocol instead of iSCSI.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: VVol protocol is independent; both NFS and iSCSI work.
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