VCP-DCV vSphere Security Practice Question
An organization is implementing vSphere Trust Authority for sensitive workloads. The administrator must configure the trusted ESXi hosts to attest to vCenter Server. Which component is responsible for performing attestation?
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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A separate vCenter Server instance acting as the Trust Authority
VSphere Trust Authority uses a dedicated vCenter Server instance (Trust Authority vCenter) to perform attestation of ESXi hosts. Option A is incorrect because the administrator's workstation is not part of the trust chain and does not perform attestation. Option C is incorrect because the Key Provider (KMS) server is used for encryption key management, not for host attestation. Option D is incorrect because the trusted ESXi hosts themselves are the subjects of attestation; they do not perform attestation.
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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The administrator's workstation
Why it's wrong here
The administrator's workstation is not part of the vSphere Trust Authority trust chain; attestation is performed by vCenter Server.
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A separate vCenter Server instance acting as the Trust Authority
Why this is correct
Correct. A separate vCenter Server instance acting as the Trust Authority performs attestation of ESXi hosts.
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The Key Provider (KMS) server
Why it's wrong here
The Key Provider (KMS) server is used for encryption key management, not for host attestation.
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The trusted ESXi hosts themselves
Why it's wrong here
The trusted ESXi hosts themselves do not perform attestation; they are attested by the Trust Authority vCenter.
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