VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
A vSphere administrator deploys a new ESXi host and wants to ensure it is automatically added to a specific cluster and applies the correct host profiles. Which method should the administrator use?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use Auto Deploy with stateful installations.
Auto Deploy with stateful installations provisions hosts and applies profiles automatically during network boot.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Use Clone Host functionality in vSphere Client.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Clone Host is for manual deployment.
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Use Auto Deploy with stateful installations.
Why this is correct
Correct: Auto Deploy automates provisioning and profile application.
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Use Host Profiles to attach the profile to the cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Host Profiles require the host to be added first.
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Use vCenter Server to add the host manually.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Manual addition does not automate profile application.
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