VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator needs to configure alarm actions in vCenter Server 9.0 so that when a virtual machine experiences high CPU utilization (>90% for 15 minutes), an email notification is sent and a script is automatically executed on a management server. Where must the administrator configure this alarm?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Select the vCenter Server or VM in the inventory, navigate to Configure > Alarm Definitions, create a new alarm, and define actions under the Actions tab.
Custom alarms and their associated actions (such as sending emails or running scripts) are configured on the specific inventory object or at the vCenter root under Configure > Alarm Definitions.
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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Open vCenter Server > Administration > Advanced Settings and modify the alarm.action.script parameters.
Why it's wrong here
Alarm actions are configured per alarm definition, not as global vCenter advanced settings.
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Navigate to vRealize Log Insight (Aria Operations for Logs) and create a webhook alert for CPU metrics.
Why it's wrong here
While Aria Operations handles advanced analytics, native vCenter alarms are managed directly within the vSphere Client inventory.
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Select the vCenter Server or VM in the inventory, navigate to Configure > Alarm Definitions, create a new alarm, and define actions under the Actions tab.
Why this is correct
Alarm Definitions under the Configure tab allow setting up triggers, conditions, and explicit actions like email or script execution.
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Configure an alert rule inside the vSphere Lifecycle Manager settings panel.
Why it's wrong here
vLCM manages updates and patches, not performance alarms and notification actions.
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