VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
An administrator needs to ensure that virtual machines can be migrated between ESXi hosts using vMotion. The virtual machines are connected to a standard vSwitch port group named 'Production'. What must be consistent across all hosts?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Port group name 'Production'
VMotion requires the same port group name on source and target host. Option B is incorrect because MTU may differ if not using jumbo frames. Option C is incorrect because number of uplinks can vary. Option D is incorrect because load balancing policy does not affect vMotion compatibility.
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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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Port group name 'Production'
Why this is correct
Port group name must match for vMotion.
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MTU size
Why it's wrong here
MTU can differ if jumbo frames are not used.
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Number of uplinks
Why it's wrong here
Uplink count can vary between hosts.
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Load balancing policy
Why it's wrong here
Load balancing policy does not need to match.
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