Explain vSphere Distributed Switch Usage. VXRAIL-DESIGN Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   In a vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS), which component provides the centralized configuration point for networking policies that are applied consistently across all hosts attached to the switch?

   • AThe vSphere Distributed Switch itself
   • BThe VMkernel adapter
   • CThe individual ESXi host's vSwitch
   • DThe distributed port group
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2. 2foundation · easy

   During VxRail deployment, which step is required to make the vSphere Distributed Switch functional on a host?

   • ACreate a VMkernel adapter for each VM
   • BConfigure the vDS on each host individually
   • CAssign physical NICs as uplinks to the vDS
   • DInstall a third-party virtual switch plugin
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4. 3foundation · easy

   When configuring a vSphere Distributed Switch for a VxRail deployment, what is the purpose of creating a distributed port group?

   • ATo assign physical NICs to the vDS
   • BTo define a set of ports with common network policies for VMs or VMkernel services
   • CTo create a separate vDS for each VLAN
   • DTo configure the management network for vCenter Server
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5. 4application · medium

   A VxRail administrator is deciding whether to use a vSphere Distributed Switch or standard vSwitches for a small 3-node cluster. The cluster will not use vSAN and will only host a few VMs. The administrator wants to minimize complexity. What is the most appropriate choice?

   • AUse a vDS because it provides better performance than standard switches.
   • BUse standard vSwitches but configure NIOC to manage bandwidth.
   • CUse a vDS because it is always required for VxRail clusters.
   • DUse standard vSwitches because they are simpler to configure and manage for a small cluster.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Compared to using standard switches in a VxRail environment, what is a key advantage of using a vSphere Distributed Switch?

   • ACentralized management and consistent configuration across all hosts
   • BIt requires fewer physical NICs per host
   • CIt eliminates the need for VLAN configuration
   • DIt provides higher bandwidth than standard switches
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