VCP-DCV vSphere Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which TWO prerequisites must be met before enabling vLCM image-based management on a vSAN cluster?
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Correct answer & explanation
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All ESXi hosts must be reachable and managed by the same vCenter Server.
Options A and C are correct prerequisites for enabling vLCM image-based management on a vSAN cluster. All ESXi hosts in the cluster must be managed by the same vCenter Server because vLCM operates at the cluster level and requires a single vCenter to coordinate updates. Additionally, vCenter Server version must be 7.0 or later, as vLCM was introduced in vSphere 7.0. Option B is incorrect because vLCM supports vSAN clusters; the cluster does not need to avoid vSAN. Option D is incorrect; while vSAN readiness is required for vSAN itself, it is not a specific prerequisite for enabling vLCM image-based management. Option E is incorrect because vLCM does not require a dedicated vCenter Server; it uses the existing vCenter managing the cluster.
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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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All ESXi hosts must be reachable and managed by the same vCenter Server.
Why this is correct
vLCM requires hosts to be connected to vCenter for remediation.
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The cluster must not be using vSAN.
Why it's wrong here
vLCM supports vSAN clusters; no exclusion.
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vCenter Server version must be 7.0 or later.
Why this is correct
Image-based management introduced in vSphere 7.0.
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All hosts in the cluster must be vSAN ready and part of a vSAN cluster.
Why it's wrong here
vSAN readiness is not a prerequisite; vLCM manages ESXi lifecycle, vSAN is separate.
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A separate vCenter Server must be dedicated to lifecycle management.
Why it's wrong here
vLCM runs on the same vCenter; no separate vCenter needed.
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