VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is deploying VMware vSphere Foundation 9.0 using the automated installer. During the validation phase, the precheck fails with an error indicating that the target ESXi hosts cannot resolve the DNS records of the vCenter Server Appliance. Which deployment component configuration must be verified to resolve this issue?
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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Verify that the management network gateway and DNS server IP addresses are correctly configured in the JSON configuration file used by the installer.
During VVF deployment, the target ESXi hosts and management components require accurate forward and reverse DNS records. The installer validation checks DNS resolution before proceeding.
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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Restart the NSX Manager appliance to refresh its internal DNS cache.
Why it's wrong here
NSX Manager DNS settings do not dictate the initial ESXi host-to-vCenter DNS resolution checked by the installer.
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Enable SSH on all ESXi hosts and restart the management agents.
Why it's wrong here
Restarting management agents does not fix missing or incorrect DNS server configurations specified for the deployment.
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Modify the vpxd.cfg file on the ESXi host to point to the local hosts file.
Why it's wrong here
Modifying vpxd.cfg is not a supported method for bypassing DNS resolution failures during the automated VVF deployment phase.
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Verify that the management network gateway and DNS server IP addresses are correctly configured in the JSON configuration file used by the installer.
Why this is correct
The JSON input file defines the network settings for the appliances and hosts during automated deployment, and incorrect DNS entries here cause precheck failures.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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