VCP-VVF IT Architectures Technologies Standards Practice Question
An administrator is setting up a new vSphere Foundation 9.0 cluster and needs to configure shared storage access using IP networks. Which VMkernel adapter service must be enabled to support software iSCSI storage traffic?
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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Software iSCSI traffic does not require a dedicated VMkernel service checkbox, but requires proper port binding to the iSCSI software adapter.
To use software iSCSI in ESXi, an administrator must enable the iSCSI service or bind a VMkernel port configured for iSCSI traffic.
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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The 'Fault Tolerance Logging' VMkernel service checkbox.
Why it's wrong here
FT logging is strictly for VMware Fault Tolerance secondary VM replication streams.
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Software iSCSI traffic does not require a dedicated VMkernel service checkbox, but requires proper port binding to the iSCSI software adapter.
Why this is correct
Correct. Unlike vMotion or vSAN, software iSCSI uses standard IP routing via bound VMkernel ports without a distinct toggle switch in the VMkernel service list.
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The 'Management' VMkernel service checkbox.
Why it's wrong here
Management is exclusively for vCenter-to-ESXi communication.
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The 'vSphere Provisioning' VMkernel service checkbox.
Why it's wrong here
Provisioning service is used for cold migrations and fast cloning operations.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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