VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a vSphere Foundation 9.0 cluster where vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) remediation fails with an error stating that the host cannot enter maintenance mode because certain virtual machines cannot be migrated. What is the most robust way to handle this during vLCM cluster remediation?
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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Configure the remediation settings to power off or suspend conflicting virtual machines, or temporarily disable conflicting DRS rules.
When vLCM encounters VMs that cannot be migrated (e.g., due to device connections or affinity rules), the administrator can configure remediation settings to power off those VMs or suspend them, or address the underlying migration block.
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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Configure the remediation settings to power off or suspend conflicting virtual machines, or temporarily disable conflicting DRS rules.
Why this is correct
vLCM settings allow administrators to define power-off behavior or handle migration blockers during maintenance mode entry.
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Permanently delete all virtual machines from the cluster inventory before triggering remediation.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting VMs is destructive and unacceptable in a production environment.
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Manually SSH into each VM and stop the guest OS services prior to running remediation.
Why it's wrong here
Stopping guest services does not resolve DRS migration restrictions or maintenance mode dependencies.
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Disable vSphere HA across the entire cluster to bypass maintenance mode checks.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling HA does not resolve virtual machine migration blockers or maintenance mode prerequisites.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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