VCP-VVF IT Architectures Technologies Standards Practice Question
An architect is planning the vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS) architecture for a new vSphere Foundation 9.0 deployment. What is the primary benefit of migrating from standard vSwitches to a VDS?
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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Centralized network management and configuration consistency across all hosts associated with the switch.
A vSphere Distributed Switch centralizes networking administration across all member ESXi hosts, ensuring consistent network configuration and enabling advanced features like port mirroring and NetFlow.
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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In-memory deduplication of guest operating system network packets.
Why it's wrong here
VDS does not perform in-memory packet deduplication.
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Automatic conversion of virtual machine disk formats from VMDK to raw device maps.
Why it's wrong here
The VDS is a networking construct and has no impact on storage virtual disk formats.
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Elimination of the requirement for physical top-of-rack Ethernet switches.
Why it's wrong here
ESXi hosts still connect to physical top-of-rack switches via uplinks.
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Centralized network management and configuration consistency across all hosts associated with the switch.
Why this is correct
Correct. A VDS acts as a single virtual switch across multiple ESXi hosts, simplifying management and preventing configuration drift.
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