VCP-VVF Vmware Vsphere Foundation Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator is managing a vSphere Foundation environment and needs to place an ESXi host into Maintenance Mode without powering off the virtual machines running on it. Which DRS setting must be configured to ensure these virtual machines are automatically migrated to other hosts in the cluster?
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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Fully Automated DRS
Enabling Automated DRS allows vCenter to automatically migrate virtual machines off a host when it enters Maintenance Mode.
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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Disabled DRS
Why it's wrong here
Disabled DRS provides no migration recommendations or automation.
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Partially Automated DRS
Why it's wrong here
Partially Automated DRS generates recommendations but does not execute migrations automatically.
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Fully Automated DRS
Why this is correct
Fully Automated DRS automatically migrates VMs when entering Maintenance Mode.
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Manual DRS
Why it's wrong here
Manual DRS requires administrative intervention to migrate VMs.
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