VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator needs to renew an expiring CA-signed SSL certificate on vCenter Server 9.0 using the vSphere Certificate Manager utility. Which option within the utility automates the generation of certificate signing requests (CSRs) and replaces all certificates?
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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Option 1: Replace VMCA root certificate with custom CA certificate and replace all certificates
The vSphere Certificate Manager utility (accessible via SSH on vCenter) provides a menu-driven interface. Option 1 or Option 2 typically handles generating CSRs and replacing VMCA-signed certificates with custom CA-signed certificates.
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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Option 1: Replace VMCA root certificate with custom CA certificate and replace all certificates
Why this is correct
Option 1 guides the administrator through generating CSRs for all internal components, submitting them to a custom CA, and replacing the certificates.
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Option 5: Publish all current machine SSL certificates to the active directory trust store
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid option within the vSphere Certificate Manager utility.
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Option 3: Reset all certificates to default VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA) certificates
Why it's wrong here
Option 3 resets certificates back to default VMCA certificates, rather than deploying custom CA-signed certificates.
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Option 8: Export existing private keys and certificates for offline backup
Why it's wrong here
Certificate Manager does not include an offline backup export option with this numbering.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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