VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator wants to configure an alarm in vSphere 9.0 to trigger an email notification when a datastore's free space drops below 15%. After creating the alarm definition and specifying the trigger condition, no emails are received when the threshold is breached. What is the most likely missing configuration?
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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The vCenter mail server (SMTP) settings have not been defined in vCenter Server settings.
To send email alerts from vCenter, the SMTP mail server settings must be configured in vCenter Server Settings under 'General' or 'Email' configuration, and the alarm action must be explicitly set to 'Send a notification email'.
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 datastore was formatted with VMFS-5 instead of VMFS-6.
Why it's wrong here
VMFS version does not affect vCenter's ability to evaluate alarms or send email notifications.
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The ESXi firewall is blocking outbound TCP port 443 to the mail server.
Why it's wrong here
SMTP typically uses port 25, 465, or 587, and outbound mail traffic originates from vCenter, not ESXi host firewalls.
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SNMP traps must be enabled on the physical switch interconnecting the management network.
Why it's wrong here
SNMP traps on switches are unrelated to vCenter's internal alarm notification engine.
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The vCenter mail server (SMTP) settings have not been defined in vCenter Server settings.
Why this is correct
vCenter requires valid SMTP server parameters to dispatch alert emails.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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