VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
An administrator creates a DRS rule to separate two VMs (VM1 and VM2) using a 'Should' rule (separate VMs). After the rule is created, VM1 is manually vMotioned to a host that already runs VM2. What is the expected behavior?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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VM1 remains on the host and a compliance violation is logged.
With a 'Should' rule (separate VMs), DRS does not enforce the rule; it only logs a compliance violation if VMs run on the same host. Manual vMotion overrides DRS, so VM1 will remain on the host with VM2 and a violation is logged. Option A correctly describes this behavior. 'Must' rules would enforce separation, but 'Should' rules are advisory only.
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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VM1 remains on the host and a compliance violation is logged.
Why this is correct
'Should' rules allow the violation and log it.
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DRS automatically migrates VM1 to a compliant host.
Why it's wrong here
'Should' rules do not enforce automatic migration.
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The target host is placed into maintenance mode.
Why it's wrong here
Maintenance mode is not triggered by DRS rule violations.
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VM1 is powered off to prevent performance issues.
Why it's wrong here
Powering off is not a DRS action for affinity rules.
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