Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Issues When VCF Licenses Expire VCP-VCF-SUPPORT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   An administrator needs to verify the license status for a specific workload domain in VCF. Which command-line tool or API can be used to retrieve this information?

   • AThe `nslookup` command to query DNS records.
   • BThe `Get-VCFLicense` PowerShell cmdlet.
   • CThe `vim-cmd` command on a vCenter Server.
   • DThe `esxcli` command on an ESXi host.
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2. 7application · medium

   A VCF environment has an expired license for the 'VCF Standard' edition. The administrator is asked to determine the immediate operational impact. Which statement accurately describes the impact of this expired license on the existing VCF environment?

   • AOnly the SDDC Manager service will be affected, while vCenter and ESXi management functions remain fully operational.
   • BExisting workloads will continue to run, but the ability to perform new deployments, add capacity, or use advanced lifecycle management features will be blocked.
   • CAll running VMs will be immediately powered off, and the vCenter Server will enter read-only mode.
   • DThe environment will continue to function normally, but the administrator will receive a warning banner in the UI.
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4. 8expert · medium

   An administrator has applied a new VCF license key, but the SDDC Manager UI still shows the old expiration date. The administrator has verified that the key was entered correctly. What is the NEXT best step to troubleshoot this issue?

   • ARe-enter the license key in a different format (e.g., with or without dashes).
   • BCheck the SDDC Manager logs for any errors related to license validation or application.
   • CApply the license key to the vCenter Server as well.
   • DReboot the SDDC Manager appliance to force a re-read of the license file.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   After applying a new license, an administrator wants to ensure that the previously restricted lifecycle management operations are functional again. Which action best validates this?

   • AReview the vCenter Server alarms for any new warnings.
   • BAttempt to perform a previously restricted operation, such as a new workload domain deployment or an upgrade.
   • CVerify that the license file is stored in the correct directory on the SDDC Manager.
   • DCheck the license key's hash value in the SDDC Manager logs.
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6. 10application · medium

   An administrator suspects a VCF license is about to expire. They need to verify the exact expiration date and the current status of the license. Which method provides the authoritative source for this information?

   • AQuery the SDDC Manager API endpoint for license details.
   • BReview the ESXi host's advanced settings for license keys.
   • CCheck the vCenter Server license inventory in the vSphere Client.
   • DInspect the My VMware portal for the customer's license history.
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