VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is configuring an alarm in vSphere to notify them when a virtual machine's CPU usage remains above 95% for 10 minutes. However, they want the alarm to automatically clear when the CPU drops below 80% for 5 minutes. Where is the reset/clear condition configured?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Under the Alarm Definition -> Reset condition or tolerance panel.
vSphere alarm definitions allow configuring separate trigger and reset (clear) conditions or tolerances to prevent alarm flapping.
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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In the advanced vCenter setting 'Alarm.Reset.Threshold'.
Why it's wrong here
Alarm reset thresholds are configured directly within the alarm wizard, not hidden advanced settings.
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In the VCF Operations policy management console.
Why it's wrong here
This refers to vSphere alarms in the vSphere Client, not VCF Operations.
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Under the Alarm Definition -> Reset condition or tolerance panel.
Why this is correct
Reset conditions specify when an active alarm transitions back to a green/normal state.
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Via esxcli alarm reset-rule configure.
Why it's wrong here
esxcli does not manage vCenter alarm definitions.
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