VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
Which TWO statements are true regarding vMotion requirements?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume shared storage is mandatory for all vMotion operations, but vSphere supports vMotion with local storage by transferring disk data over the network, making option B a common distractor.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Both source and destination ESXi hosts must be licensed for vMotion.
VMotion requires both the source and destination ESXi hosts to have a vMotion license. Without this license, the vMotion feature is not enabled on a host, and the migration cannot be initiated. This is a fundamental licensing requirement enforced by vSphere.
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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Both source and destination ESXi hosts must be licensed for vMotion.
Why this is correct
Correct: vMotion is a licensed feature.
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The VM's virtual disks must be stored on shared storage.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: vMotion does not require shared storage.
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Both hosts must be in the same cluster.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Cross-cluster vMotion is possible.
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The VM must be powered on.
Why this is correct
Correct: vMotion only works on running VMs.
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Both hosts must be in the same vCenter Server instance.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Cross-vCenter vMotion is possible.
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