VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
An administrator needs to migrate a running VM from one datastore to another without any downtime. Which vSphere feature allows this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Storage vMotion
Storage vMotion migrates VM storage while the VM is running, with no downtime.
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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Cross vCenter vMotion
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This moves VMs between vCenters, but storage is not the primary focus.
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Storage vMotion
Why this is correct
Correct: Storage vMotion moves virtual disks live.
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Storage DRS
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Storage DRS automates placements but requires Storage vMotion.
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vMotion
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: vMotion migrates compute state, not storage.
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