VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
An administrator is configuring a vSphere Standard Switch. Which two settings are essential for basic network connectivity of virtual machines?
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Port group name
For basic network connectivity of virtual machines on a vSphere Standard Switch, a port group must be created. Two essential settings are the port group name (to identify the network) and a VLAN ID (to associate the VMs with the correct VLAN; VLAN 0 is the default untagged VLAN). Without a name, the port group cannot be created; without a VLAN ID, VMs may not be properly segmented or may lack network access. Other options like MTU, network adapter type, and security policy are not essential for basic connectivity.
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Port group name
Why this is correct
A unique name is required for the port group.
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MTU
Why it's wrong here
MTU can be left at default 1500.
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Network adapter type (e.g., E1000)
Why it's wrong here
Adapter type is a VM setting, not port group setting.
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Security policy
Why it's wrong here
Security policy is optional with defaults.
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VLAN ID
Why this is correct
VLAN ID (including 0) is required for the port group.
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