{"id":18769,"date":"2026-09-22T09:51:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/?p=18769"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:51:35","slug":"vmware-2v0-17-25-practice-test-questions-and-exam-dumps-part19-q361-380","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/vmware-2v0-17-25-practice-test-questions-and-exam-dumps-part19-q361-380\/","title":{"rendered":"VMware 2V0-17.25 Practice Test Questions and Exam Dumps Part19 Q361-380"},"content":{"rendered":"

View Full <\/b>VMware 2V0-17.25 Exam Dumps<\/b><\/a> and Practice Test Dumps.<\/b><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

Question 361<\/b><\/h3>\n

Which component provides centralized management of ESXi hosts and vSphere clusters?<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. vCenter Server<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. NSX Manager<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. VCF Operations<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. VCF Automation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n

    Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

    vCenter Server provides centralized management for ESXi hosts, vSphere clusters, virtual machines, and related virtualization resources. It allows administrators to manage infrastructure from a central control plane instead of configuring each host independently. Features such as DRS, vSphere HA, and vMotion are also managed through the vSphere environment when their requirements are satisfied. NSX Manager handles NSX networking and security, VCF Operations provides operational visibility, and VCF Automation supports self-service workflows. Therefore, vCenter Server is the appropriate component for centralized vSphere management.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Question 362<\/b><\/h3>\n

    What is the primary purpose of vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)?<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Synchronize ESXi host clocks<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Balance virtual machine workloads across cluster resources<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Provide network firewall policies<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Store VM templates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n

      Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

      vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler helps optimize virtual machine placement across hosts in a vSphere cluster. It evaluates resource availability and configured placement rules to determine whether workloads should be moved. Depending on the configured automation level, DRS can recommend or perform migrations using vMotion. DRS does not provide time synchronization, network firewall policies, or VM template storage. NTP is used for time synchronization, NSX security features provide firewall capabilities, and Content Library manages reusable deployment content. Therefore, workload placement and resource balancing are the primary purposes of DRS.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Question 363<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Which platform provides operational visibility into VCF infrastructure health, performance, and capacity?<\/b><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Content Library<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. vMotion<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. VCF Operations<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. NFS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Correct Answer: 3<\/b><\/p>\n

        Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

        VCF Operations provides centralized operational visibility across VMware Cloud Foundation infrastructure. It can help administrators monitor health, performance, capacity, and other operational information needed for effective day-2 administration. This visibility allows teams to identify resource constraints, investigate abnormal conditions, and understand the state of the environment. Content Library manages reusable deployment content, vMotion provides live VM migration, and NFS provides shared file-based storage. Therefore, VCF Operations is the appropriate platform when administrators need centralized operational information about their VCF environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Question 364<\/b><\/h3>\n

        Which technology provides software-defined storage by combining supported local storage resources from participating hosts?<\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. NFS<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Fibre Channel<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. vMotion<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. vSAN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Correct Answer: 4<\/b><\/p>\n

          Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

          vSAN creates a distributed software-defined datastore from supported storage devices contributed by participating ESXi hosts. This allows storage resources to be managed as a shared platform for virtual machines within the vSAN cluster. Storage policies can define requirements for availability, failure tolerance, and other supported characteristics. NFS and Fibre Channel generally represent external storage approaches, while vMotion is a workload migration technology. Therefore, vSAN is the technology that specifically aggregates supported local host storage into a distributed shared storage platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Question 365<\/b><\/h3>\n

          Why is reverse DNS resolution important during VCF infrastructure deployment?<\/b><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. It helps provide consistent name resolution and host identity<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. It increases the number of ESXi CPU cores<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. It creates vSAN disk groups<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. It performs VM migrations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n

            Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

            Reverse DNS resolution maps IP addresses back to hostnames and can be important for consistent infrastructure identity and communication. VCF deployment and management workflows can depend on correct forward and reverse name resolution, while certificates and other services may also rely on predictable host identities. Incorrect DNS configuration can cause deployment or connectivity problems. Reverse DNS does not increase CPU capacity, create vSAN disk groups, or perform VM migrations. Therefore, maintaining correct reverse DNS resolution is an important infrastructure prerequisite.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Question 366<\/b><\/h3>\n

            An administrator wants to move a running virtual machine between compatible ESXi hosts for planned maintenance. Which feature should be used?<\/b><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. vSphere HA<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. vMotion<\/span><\/li>\n
            3. DRS<\/span><\/li>\n
            4. NTP<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n

              Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

              vMotion enables live migration of a powered-on virtual machine between compatible ESXi hosts. It is commonly used during planned maintenance so that workloads can be moved away from a host before maintenance begins. DRS may recommend or automate workload migrations based on resource conditions, but vMotion provides the actual live migration capability. vSphere HA focuses on recovering workloads following qualifying host failures, while NTP provides time synchronization. Therefore, vMotion is the appropriate technology when a running VM needs to be relocated without shutting it down.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Question 367<\/b><\/h3>\n

              Which NSX capability is designed to enforce security rules on traffic between supported workloads?<\/b><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. DRS<\/span><\/li>\n
              2. NFS<\/span><\/li>\n
              3. NSX Distributed Firewall<\/span><\/li>\n
              4. Content Library<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Correct Answer: 3<\/b><\/p>\n

                Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                The NSX Distributed Firewall provides distributed security enforcement for traffic between supported workloads and other network endpoints. Administrators can define rules that control communication based on applicable workload, network, application, or security attributes. This enables granular security policies that can be applied closer to workloads instead of relying exclusively on traditional perimeter controls. DRS manages workload placement, NFS provides shared file storage, and Content Library manages reusable deployment artifacts. Therefore, the NSX Distributed Firewall is the appropriate capability for enforcing workload traffic security policies.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Question 368<\/b><\/h3>\n

                Which storage protocol provides file-based datastore access over an IP network?<\/b><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Fibre Channel<\/span><\/li>\n
                2. NFS<\/span><\/li>\n
                3. vSAN<\/span><\/li>\n
                4. DRS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                  NFS provides file-based storage access over an IP network. Supported ESXi hosts can mount NFS datastores when the required network connectivity, permissions, and compatibility conditions are correctly configured. Fibre Channel normally provides block-level storage through a dedicated storage fabric, while vSAN creates distributed storage from host-contributed resources. DRS is a compute-management feature rather than a storage protocol. Therefore, NFS is the correct choice when the requirement specifically describes file-based datastore access delivered through an IP network.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Question 369<\/b><\/h3>\n

                  Which VCF capability is associated with self-service infrastructure provisioning and automated resource workflows?<\/b><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. VCF Automation<\/span><\/li>\n
                  2. vSphere HA<\/span><\/li>\n
                  3. vSAN<\/span><\/li>\n
                  4. NTP<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                    VCF Automation supports self-service infrastructure consumption and automated provisioning workflows. It can allow users or application teams to request resources through standardized processes while administrators maintain governance and policy controls. Automation can reduce repetitive manual tasks and improve consistency across infrastructure deployments. vSphere HA focuses on workload recovery, vSAN provides software-defined storage, and NTP provides time synchronization. Therefore, VCF Automation is the capability most closely associated with self-service infrastructure provisioning and automated resource workflows in VMware Cloud Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Question 370<\/b><\/h3>\n

                    What is the role of an NSX Edge Cluster?<\/b><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Manage ESXi host firmware<\/span><\/li>\n
                    2. Provide supported network services and north-south connectivity<\/span><\/li>\n
                    3. Store VM templates<\/span><\/li>\n
                    4. Synchronize infrastructure clocks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n

                      Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                      An NSX Edge Cluster groups NSX Edge nodes to provide supported network services and connectivity at the edge of the virtualized environment. Depending on the design, Edge nodes can provide routing and other services needed for communication between logical networks and external networks. Grouping Edge nodes can also provide additional resilience and capacity. ESXi firmware management, VM template storage, and time synchronization are handled through different components and services. Therefore, providing network services and north-south connectivity is a key role of an NSX Edge Cluster.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Question 371<\/b><\/h3>\n

                      Which feature can automatically restart affected virtual machines on surviving hosts after a qualifying host failure?<\/b><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. DRS<\/span><\/li>\n
                      2. vMotion<\/span><\/li>\n
                      3. Content Library<\/span><\/li>\n
                      4. vSphere HA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Correct Answer: 4<\/b><\/p>\n

                        Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                        vSphere High Availability is designed to improve workload availability following qualifying ESXi host failures. When HA detects that a host has become unavailable, affected virtual machines can be restarted on surviving hosts, assuming the cluster has sufficient resources and appropriate configuration. DRS manages resource-aware workload placement, vMotion performs live migration, and Content Library manages reusable deployment content. HA therefore addresses recovery from certain unplanned failures rather than planned workload balancing. Its automated restart capability helps reduce service interruption after eligible host failures.<\/span><\/p>\n

                        Question 372<\/b><\/h3>\n

                        Which construct provides a software-defined logical Layer 2 network for supported workloads?<\/b><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. NSX logical segment<\/span><\/li>\n
                        2. NTP<\/span><\/li>\n
                        3. vMotion<\/span><\/li>\n
                        4. vSAN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n

                          Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                          An NSX logical segment provides a software-defined logical network that can connect supported workloads at Layer 2. It abstracts logical connectivity from many details of the underlying physical topology and can work with other NSX networking and security capabilities. NTP provides time synchronization, vMotion provides live workload migration, and vSAN provides distributed storage. Logical segments are therefore an important building block when administrators need to create workload networks within an NSX environment. They can also be incorporated into broader segmentation and security designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Question 373<\/b><\/h3>\n

                          Which operation is appropriate when an existing VI workload domain needs additional compatible ESXi hosts?<\/b><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. Content Library publication<\/span><\/li>\n
                          2. Workload-domain expansion<\/span><\/li>\n
                          3. NTP synchronization<\/span><\/li>\n
                          4. Firewall policy creation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n

                            Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                            Workload-domain expansion is the appropriate operation when an existing VI workload domain requires additional supported infrastructure capacity. Expansion can involve adding compatible ESXi hosts and associated resources according to the environment’s supported design. Before performing the operation, administrators should verify hardware, software, networking, storage, and other applicable prerequisites. Content Library publication manages deployment content, NTP maintains system time, and firewall policy creation addresses security. Therefore, workload-domain expansion is the operation associated with increasing the capacity of an existing workload domain.<\/span><\/p>\n

                            Question 374<\/b><\/h3>\n

                            What does a vSAN storage policy control?<\/b><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. DNS server configuration<\/span><\/li>\n
                            2. VM network routing<\/span><\/li>\n
                            3. Desired storage behavior and protection characteristics for VM objects<\/span><\/li>\n
                            4. ESXi host authentication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              Correct Answer: 3<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                              A vSAN storage policy defines desired storage behavior for virtual machine objects. Depending on supported capabilities, administrators can specify requirements such as failure tolerance, availability, performance, and other storage characteristics. vSAN uses these policy settings when placing and maintaining VM storage components. DNS configuration, network routing, and ESXi authentication are managed by different infrastructure services. Therefore, controlling desired storage behavior and protection characteristics is the primary role of a vSAN storage policy. Policies help align workload storage consumption with application requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

                              Question 375<\/b><\/h3>\n

                              Which feature provides centralized management of reusable VM templates and deployment artifacts?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              1. Content Library<\/span><\/li>\n
                              2. DRS<\/span><\/li>\n
                              3. vSphere HA<\/span><\/li>\n
                              4. NSX Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n

                                Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                                Content Library provides centralized management of reusable deployment content such as supported VM templates and OVF packages. It helps administrators maintain standardized artifacts that can be reused during virtual machine provisioning. Centralized content management can improve consistency and reduce repetitive preparation work when deploying similar workloads. DRS manages workload placement, vSphere HA supports workload recovery after qualifying host failures, and NSX Manager administers NSX networking and security. Therefore, Content Library is the appropriate feature for managing reusable templates and deployment artifacts.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                Question 376<\/b><\/h3>\n

                                Which component centrally administers NSX networking and security configuration?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. vCenter Server<\/span><\/li>\n
                                2. VCF Operations<\/span><\/li>\n
                                3. NSX Manager<\/span><\/li>\n
                                4. vSAN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Correct Answer: 3<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  NSX Manager provides centralized administration for NSX networking and security capabilities. Administrators can use it to configure logical segments, security policies, distributed firewall rules, and other supported NSX functions. vCenter Server focuses primarily on vSphere infrastructure management, VCF Operations provides operational visibility, and vSAN supplies software-defined storage. Centralized NSX management allows networking and security configuration to be maintained consistently across the environment. Therefore, NSX Manager is the correct component when the task specifically involves administering NSX networking and security.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                  Question 377<\/b><\/h3>\n

                                  What should be verified before commissioning an additional ESXi host into a VCF environment?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  1. Hardware, software, networking, storage, and compatibility prerequisites<\/span><\/li>\n
                                  2. That all existing VMs are deleted<\/span><\/li>\n
                                  3. That DNS is disabled<\/span><\/li>\n
                                  4. That vSphere HA is removed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Before commissioning an additional ESXi host, administrators should verify the applicable hardware, software, networking, storage, and compatibility prerequisites. Proper validation helps ensure that the host can be integrated into the environment without creating unsupported configurations or unexpected operational problems. Existing workloads normally do not need to be deleted simply because another host is being added. DNS should remain configured where required, and vSphere HA does not need to be removed as a general prerequisite. Therefore, comprehensive prerequisite validation is an important step before host commissioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    Question 378<\/b><\/h3>\n

                                    Which technology can provide shared block storage through a dedicated storage fabric?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    1. NFS<\/span><\/li>\n
                                    2. Fibre Channel<\/span><\/li>\n
                                    3. Content Library<\/span><\/li>\n
                                    4. DRS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Fibre Channel provides block-level storage connectivity through a dedicated storage fabric. Supported ESXi hosts can access storage presented through Fibre Channel and use it for supported datastore configurations. NFS differs because it provides file-based storage over an IP network, while Content Library manages deployment content and DRS manages workload placement. Fibre Channel can therefore be used when a supported workload-domain design requires external shared block storage through a Fibre Channel infrastructure. Administrators should verify the required hardware, configuration, and compatibility conditions before using it.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                      Question 379<\/b><\/h3>\n

                                      Which practice helps maintain a supported VCF environment during platform maintenance?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      1. Updating components in an arbitrary order<\/span><\/li>\n
                                      2. Ignoring compatibility information<\/span><\/li>\n
                                      3. Following supported lifecycle procedures, prerequisites, and update sequencing<\/span><\/li>\n
                                      4. Disabling all infrastructure services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        Correct Answer: 3<\/b><\/p>\n

                                        Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                                        Maintaining a supported VCF environment requires administrators to follow applicable lifecycle procedures, verify prerequisites, consider component compatibility, and use the appropriate update sequence. Cloud Foundation contains multiple integrated platform components, so updating one component without considering the others can create compatibility or operational issues. Administrators should therefore use supported lifecycle workflows rather than applying arbitrary updates. Ignoring compatibility information or disabling infrastructure services without a supported reason can introduce additional problems. Proper lifecycle management helps keep platform components aligned and supportable.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                        Question 380<\/b><\/h3>\n

                                        Which activity best represents VCF day-2 administration?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        1. Designing physical processor architecture<\/span><\/li>\n
                                        2. Developing application source code<\/span><\/li>\n
                                        3. Manufacturing storage hardware<\/span><\/li>\n
                                        4. Monitoring infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, managing capacity, and maintaining the platform<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          Correct Answer: 4<\/b><\/p>\n

                                          Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n

                                          VCF day-2 administration covers the ongoing operation and maintenance of a deployed Cloud Foundation environment. Administrators may monitor infrastructure health, review capacity, troubleshoot problems, manage resources, expand supported infrastructure, and perform lifecycle maintenance. These activities occur after initial deployment and help maintain the platform’s reliability and supportability. Designing processors, developing application source code, and manufacturing storage hardware are outside the normal responsibilities of a VCF administrator. Therefore, monitoring infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, managing capacity, and maintaining the platform best represent day-2 administration.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                           <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                          View Full VMware 2V0-17.25 Exam Dumps and Practice Test Dumps.   Question 361 Which component provides centralized management of ESXi hosts and vSphere clusters? vCenter Server NSX Manager VCF Operations VCF Automation Correct Answer: 1 Explanation vCenter Server provides centralized management for ESXi hosts, vSphere clusters, virtual machines, and related virtualization resources. It allows administrators […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1648,1647],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18769"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18769"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18769\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18770,"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18769\/revisions\/18770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}