Explain vSphere Distributed Switch Usage. VXRAIL-DESIGN Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A VxRail administrator is deciding whether to use a vSphere Distributed Switch or standard vSwitches for a new cluster. The cluster will have 4 hosts and will use vSAN. The administrator is concerned about the cost of licensing and the complexity of management. Which statement correctly reflects the trade-off?

   • AA vDS is available with all vSphere licenses, so there is no additional cost.
   • BA vDS requires a vSphere Enterprise Plus license, which may increase cost, but it provides centralized management and features like NIOC.
   • CA vDS is always cheaper than standard vSwitches because it reduces management effort.
   • DStandard vSwitches provide the same features as a vDS, so there is no reason to use a vDS.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   In a vSphere Distributed Switch architecture, what is the role of an uplink?

   • AIt provides a connection between two virtual machines
   • BIt is a management interface on the vCenter Server
   • CIt is a logical port used for VMkernel services
   • DIt connects the vDS to the physical network infrastructure
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4. 8foundation · easy

   In a VxRail cluster using a vSphere Distributed Switch, how do VxRail nodes typically connect to the vDS?

   • AEach node's physical NICs are added as uplinks to the vDS
   • BNodes connect to the vDS through a VMkernel adapter only
   • CEach node runs its own independent vDS instance
   • DNodes use a standard switch and then migrate to a vDS
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5. 9foundation · easy

   What is a best practice for VLAN configuration when using a vSphere Distributed Switch in a VxRail cluster?

   • AAssign VLAN IDs only to the management network
   • BUse a unique VLAN ID for each distributed port group to separate traffic types
   • CUse the same VLAN ID for all port groups to simplify management
   • DDisable VLAN tagging on all port groups to reduce overhead
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Which teaming policy is commonly recommended for a vSphere Distributed Switch in a VxRail cluster to provide both redundancy and load distribution?

   • AUse explicit failover order only
   • BRoute based on originating virtual port
   • CRoute based on IP hash
   • DRoute based on physical NIC load
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