VCP-DCV vSphere Security Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
Configuration snippet from /etc/vmware/rhttpproxy/config.xml on an ESXi host:
```
<config>
<client>
<useProxy>false</useProxy>
<proxyHost></proxyHost>
<proxyPort>0</proxyPort>
</client>
<server>
<maxKeepAliveTimeout>100</maxKeepAliveTimeout>
</server>
</config>
```An administrator notices that HTTP connections to the ESXi host are timing out frequently. Based on the exhibit, which configuration change would most likely resolve the issue?
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
✓
Increase maxKeepAliveTimeout to a higher value, such as 180
The maxKeepAliveTimeout default of 100 seconds may be too low for long-lived HTTP connections, causing timeouts. Increasing it to 180 seconds allows the server to keep idle connections open longer, reducing the likelihood of timeouts. Option B is incorrect because restarting the rhttpproxy service does not change the timeout value; it only temporarily resets the service, which would not address the underlying timeout issue. Option C is incorrect because enabling a proxy server is unrelated to HTTP connection timeouts; it would add an intermediary but not resolve the keepalive timeout. Option D is incorrect because setting maxKeepAliveTimeout to 0 disables HTTP keepalive entirely, which would force new connections for every request, likely increasing latency and timeouts rather than resolving them.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Increase maxKeepAliveTimeout to a higher value, such as 180
Why this is correct
A longer timeout prevents premature disconnection.
- ✗
Restart the rhttpproxy service
Why it's wrong here
Restarting without changes does not address the root cause.
- ✗
Set useProxy to true and specify a proxy server
Why it's wrong here
Adding a proxy would not resolve timeout issues.
- ✗
Set maxKeepAliveTimeout to 0 to disable keepalive
Why it's wrong here
Disabling keepalive would increase connection overhead.
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