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VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Storage Practice Question

Sequence the steps to configure a DRS rule that keeps two VMs on different hosts.

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Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

Access cluster configuration, then add a new DRS rule, then provide a name for the rule, then select 'Separate VMs' as the type, then assign the two VMs.

The correct sequence to configure a DRS rule that keeps two VMs on different hosts is: first access the cluster configuration, then add a new DRS rule, then name the rule, then choose the 'Separate VMs' type to enforce host separation, and finally assign the two VMs. This order ensures that each step logically follows the previous one, adhering to the typical workflow in vSphere where the rule is created before its properties are defined and applied.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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  • Access cluster configuration, then add a new DRS rule, then provide a name for the rule, then select 'Separate VMs' as the type, then assign the two VMs.

    Why this is correct

    This is the correct order because in vSphere, when creating a DRS rule to keep VMs on separate hosts, you first access the cluster settings, add a new rule, name it, choose the 'Separate VMs' type to enforce host separation, and finally assign the VMs. Following this sequence ensures the rule is properly configured.

  • Access cluster configuration, then add a new DRS rule, then select 'Separate VMs' as the type, then assign the two VMs, then provide a name for the rule.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is incorrect because the rule name is typically required before or right after selecting the type, not after assigning VMs. In many interfaces, naming comes earlier in the wizard to identify the rule before other selections.

  • Access cluster configuration, then provide a name for the rule, then add a new DRS rule, then select 'Separate VMs' as the type, then assign the two VMs.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is incorrect because you cannot name a rule before it is created (added). The rule must first be initiated as a new object before any properties like name can be set.

  • Access cluster configuration, then add a new DRS rule, then assign the two VMs, then provide a name for the rule, then select 'Separate VMs' as the type.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is incorrect because the type (Separate VMs) must be chosen before assigning VMs, as the type determines how VMs are selected. Also, naming should be done early to avoid confusion.

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