VCP-VVF Vmware Vsphere Foundation Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator is planning a vSphere Foundation deployment and needs to configure vSphere Distributed Switches (VDS). Which TWO benefits does a VDS provide compared to a standard vSwitch? (Choose two.)
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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Centralized management and backup of network configuration across all hosts associated with the switch
vSphere Distributed Switches provide centralized management across all associated hosts and advanced networking features such as private VLANs and port mirroring that standard switches lack.
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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Centralized management and backup of network configuration across all hosts associated with the switch
Why this is correct
A VDS acts as a single virtual switch across all associated hosts, simplifying network administration and backup.
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Support for advanced features such as Private VLANs (PVLANs) and NetFlow
Why this is correct
Advanced traffic monitoring and isolation features like NetFlow and PVLANs are exclusive to distributed switches.
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Elimination of physical uplinks on ESXi hosts
Why it's wrong here
Physical uplinks are still required on ESXi hosts connected to a VDS to communicate with physical networks.
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Ability to function independently of vCenter Server during host boot sequences
Why it's wrong here
Standard switches maintain local host state, whereas VDS configurations depend on vCenter for initial synchronization.
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Automatic licensing assignment for guest operating systems
Why it's wrong here
vSphere licensing is managed at the vCenter/host level, not by the virtual switch.
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