VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
Which THREE components are required to implement vSphere with Tanzu (Workload Management)? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers assume NSX-T is mandatory for vSphere with Tanzu, but the exam tests that a vDS is the minimum networking requirement, with NSX-T being an optional but recommended component for advanced networking features.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS)
A vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) is required for vSphere with Tanzu because it provides the centralized management and network segmentation needed for Kubernetes workloads. The vDS enables features like Network I/O Control and port groups that are essential for the NSX-T integration and the overlay networks used by Tanzu clusters. Without a vDS, the required network isolation and policy enforcement for pods and services cannot be achieved.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A separate vCenter Server for Tanzu management
Why it's wrong here
Tanzu runs on the same vCenter Server.
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A vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS)
Why this is correct
vDS is required for Tanzu networking.
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NSX-T Data Center for networking
Why it's wrong here
NSX-T is optional; you can use vDS networking.
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A vSphere cluster with vSphere DRS enabled
Why this is correct
DRS is required for initial placement and load balancing of Tanzu workloads.
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Shared storage accessible by all ESXi hosts in the cluster
Why this is correct
Shared storage is needed for persistent volumes and image registry.
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