VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is integrating VMware Aria Operations with vCenter Server in a vSphere Foundation 9.0 environment. After registration, data collection fails for one of the vCenter instances, and the adapter instance status shows 'Down'. What is the first troubleshooting step the administrator should take?
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 network connectivity on port 443 and ensure the vCenter service account credentials used by the adapter are valid and not locked.
When an Aria Operations adapter instance fails to connect to vCenter, verifying credentials, network connectivity (ports such as 443), and ensuring the service account has appropriate permissions are primary troubleshooting steps.
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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Verify network connectivity on port 443 and ensure the vCenter service account credentials used by the adapter are valid and not locked.
Why this is correct
Adapter communication relies on HTTPS (port 443) and valid credentials with Read-Only or Administrator privileges.
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Modify the vCenter database connection string to point directly to the Aria Operations analytics node.
Why it's wrong here
vCenter databases and Aria Operations databases operate independently; they should never be cross-pointed.
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Reboot all ESXi hosts in the managed vCenter inventory simultaneously.
Why it's wrong here
Rebooting hosts is disruptive and unnecessary for resolving an adapter connection failure.
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Uninstall and reinstall the vCenter Server Appliance operating system packages.
Why it's wrong here
Reinstalling OS packages on vCenter is destructive and completely unwarranted.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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