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VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
Sequence the steps to configure a VM to use a static IP address via vSphere's customization specification.
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Initiate customization, then select or create a customization specification, then configure the IP settings within the specification, then apply the customization, then power on the VM.
The correct sequence ensures that the VM receives the static IP configuration during the first boot after customization. Initiating the customization opens the wizard, selecting or creating a spec defines the settings, configuring IP within the spec sets the static address, applying saves the configuration, and powering on triggers the OS customization process.
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Initiate customization, then select or create a customization specification, then configure the IP settings within the specification, then apply the customization, then power on the VM.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you must first initiate customization, then choose or create a specification, configure the IP within that spec, apply it, and finally power on to ensure the settings take effect.
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Initiate customization, then configure IP settings, then select or create a customization specification, then apply, then power on.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot configure IP settings before selecting or creating a specification; the IP configuration is part of the specification.
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Power on the VM, then initiate customization, then select or create a specification, then configure IP, then apply.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you must apply the customization before powering on, not after; powering on first may cause the VM to boot without the customization.
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Initiate customization, then select or create a specification, then apply, then configure IP, then power on.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you must configure the IP settings within the specification before applying; applying without configuring would result in default or no IP settings.
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