Which action is exclusively available for vSphere-based deployments?
- A . Connect to Remote Console
- B . Resize Boot Disk
- C . Create Snapshot
- D . Change Lease
A
Explanation:
The "Connect to Remote Console" action is typically exclusive to vSphere-based deployments. This action allows administrators to access the console of virtual machines running in a vSphere environment, providing direct interaction with the VM’s operating system. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting or configuring VMs without network connectivity.
An administrator is trying to configure a Placement Policy within VMware Aria Automation to ensure that provisioned resources are deployed across all compute hosts within a given region.
Where will the administrator configure this policy?
- A . Compute
- B . Cloud Zones
- C . Cluster Plans
- D . Kubernetes Zones
B
Explanation:
In VMware Aria Automation, Cloud Zones are used to define specific boundaries for deployment, such as regions, datacenters, or clusters within those datacenters. By configuring a Placement Policy within Cloud Zones, an administrator can control how and where the resources are deployed, ensuring that the provisioned resources are spread across all compute hosts within a given region or other defined criteria. This helps in achieving high availability, load balancing, and efficient use of resources.
When deploying the VMware Aria Automation Config service using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, which construct is automatically created in VMware Aria Automation Assembler to assist in deploying VMware Aria Automation Config minions using VMware Aria Automation templates?
- A . A secret
- B . A custom resource
- C . A custom role
- D . A property group
D
Explanation:
When deploying the VMware Aria Automation Config service using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, a property group is automatically created in VMware Aria Automation Assembler. This property group assists in deploying VMware Aria Automation Config minions by grouping together properties and values that can be applied to VMware Aria Automation templates. This facilitates the automated deployment and configuration of Config minions, making the process more streamlined and efficient.
What is the function of VMware Aria Automation Action-Based Extensibility (ABX)?
- A . It provides efficient capacity and cost management for managed virtual machines.
- B . It provides a way to execute stateless functions, which contain reusable parameterized actions.
- C . It provides intelligent remediation and integrated compliance for security patches.
- D . It provides the capability to migrate content between instances of Aria Automation.
B
Explanation:
VMware Aria Automation Action-Based Extensibility (ABX) is a feature that allows the execution of stateless functions hosted either on-premises or in the cloud. These functions can be written in various scripting languages and are used to create reusable, parameterized actions that can be triggered by events within the Aria Automation environment. ABX is used to extend the automation capabilities of Aria Automation by integrating with external systems, performing custom tasks, and reacting to lifecycle events of resources.
An administrator has been asked to describe the differences between the architecture for VMware Aria Automation and VMware Aria Automation SaaS.
Which two architectural differences could the administrator choose when describing VMware Aria Automation? (Choose two.)
- A . To enable users to log in using their on-premises Active Directory credentials, at least one Workspace ONE Access connector must be deployed.
- B . To support a clustered deployment, an external load balancer must be configured.
- C . To support a clustered deployment, the embedded load balancer must be configured.
- D . To enable users to log in using their on-premises Active Directory credentials, Workspace ONE Access must be deployed.
- E . To use Workflow-based extensibility, a standalone VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator appliance must be deployed.
BD
Explanation:
Architectural differences between VMware Aria Automation and its SaaS counterpart: For on-premises deployments like VMware Aria Automation, using an external load balancer for clustered deployments (B) and deploying Workspace ONE Access for Active Directory integration (D) are common requirements. The SaaS version abstracts these complexities.
An administrator will use the VMware Aria Automation Pipelines Smart Templates to trigger pipeline
testing when there are code changes in GitHub.
Which template should the administrator use?
- A . Blank Canvas
- B . Continuous Delivery
- C . Continuous Integration
- D . Automation Template
C
Explanation:
For triggering pipeline testing in response to code changes in GitHub, the Continuous Integration template is the most suitable choice. This template is designed to automate the process of integrating code changes from multiple contributors into a shared project. It typically includes steps for pulling the latest code, running tests, and providing feedback on the success or failure of these tests, making it an ideal choice for the scenario described.
An administrator creates a content source to import three VMware Aria Automation templates into VMware Aria Automation Consumption. After some time, he Is tasked with deleting the content source.
What would happen if and when this content source is deleted?
- A . Once created, a content source cannot be deleted.
- B . Only the content source is deleted but the VMware Aria Automation templates remain intact in VMware Aria Automation Consumption catalog.
- C . All three VMware Aria Automation templates are deleted from VMware Aria Automation Consumption.
- D . All three VMware Aria Automation templates are deleted from VMware Aria Automation Consumption and VMware Aria Automation Assembler.
B
Explanation:
Deleting a content source in VMware Aria Automation removes the source of the templates but does not necessarily delete the templates that have already been imported into the Aria Automation Consumption catalog. These templates remain available for use and deployment, ensuring that existing workloads and configurations are not disrupted by the removal of the content source.
An administrator wants to simplify the cloud configuration as much as possible. Recently the administrator was asked to simplify the VMware Aria Automation Templates creation and requesting process. The goal is to create a single template that can be deployed to different cloud accounts available in the environment. Depending on the cloud, the appropriate template should be used.
Which VMware Aria Automation construct can the administrator use to achieve this goal?
- A . Flavor Mappings
- B . Image Mappings
- C . Customization Specifications
- D . Storage Profiles
B
Explanation:
Image Mappings in VMware Aria Automation allow administrators to map a single logical template to different physical templates or images across various cloud accounts. This construct enables the creation of a single, versatile template that can be deployed across different environments, selecting the appropriate underlying image based on the target cloud account.
What is the purpose of a project in VMware Aria Automation?
- A . Map compute resources to users and groups
- B . Organize image mappings
- C . Create tenants
- D . Add cloud accounts
A
Explanation:
Projects in VMware Aria Automation serve as a way to organize and govern access to resources. By mapping compute resources, cloud zones, and policies to projects, administrators can control which users and groups have access to specific resources, ensuring that deployments are aligned with organizational structures and access controls.
While deploying a virtual machine VMware Aria Automation template, an administrator encounters the following error:
Error: com.vmware.xenon.common.LocalizableValidationException: Unable to find a valid subnet for network *Network_External’ of type ‘EXISTING’ with constraints ‘[dcimetro, tier:!]’, reasons: [Network profile ’publicnet / Metro* was skipped because [Network [Network_External] allocation: cannot allocate a network with static IP ranges for profile ’publicnet / Metro’.)]
Where should the administrator start to troubleshoot?
- A . Tags
- B . Network Profiles
- C . Cloud Zones
- D . Projects
B
Explanation:
The error message suggests an issue with finding a valid subnet for a network profile, indicating a misconfiguration or limitation in the network profiles setup. Therefore, the administrator should start troubleshooting by examining the Network Profiles configuration to ensure that the correct subnets are available and that the network profile is correctly configured to support the deployment requirements, including any specified constraints like data center locations or network tiers.
Which two network types support the ability to deploy on-demand security groups? (Choose two.)
- A . outbound
- B . public
- C . external
- D . routed
- E . private
DE
Explanation:
On-demand security groups are typically associated with routed and private networks within VMware Aria Automation. Routed networks allow for network traffic to be managed and controlled between different network segments, making it conducive for deploying security measures. Private networks, isolated within the environment, also support the implementation of security groups to regulate access and traffic flow within these isolated segments.
An administrator is using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle to deploy VMware Aria Automation in a clustered deployment model to support self-service provisioning and event-driven automation.
In this scenario, which component of the solution would need to be deployed as a separate appliance?
- A . VMware Aria Automation Consumption
- B . VMware Aria Automation Pipelines
- C . VMware Aria Automation Config
- D . VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator
D
Explanation:
In a clustered deployment of VMware Aria Automation, especially to support self-service provisioning and event-driven automation, the VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator component is often deployed as a separate appliance. This is because the Orchestrator plays a critical role in managing workflows and automation tasks, which are central to the operation of a robust, scalable automation platform.
An administrator is configuring user roles to access various VMware Aria Automation services. The development team members require access to create and test automation templates and manage their deployments.
What is the minimal service role the development team members require?
- A . VMware Aria Automation Assembler User
- B . VMware Aria Automation Consumption User
- C . VMware Aria Automation Consumption Administrator
- D . VMware Aria Automation Assembler Administrator
A
Explanation:
For development team members who need to create, test automation templates, and manage their deployments, the minimal service role required would likely be the VMware Aria Automation Assembler User. This role should provide sufficient permissions for handling the lifecycle of automation templates while not necessarily granting administrative privileges over the broader Aria Automation environment.
Which statement is true for VMware Aria Automation multi-organization tenant configuration?
- A . Providers can set up multiple tenants and allocate infrastructure within each deployment, providers manage tenant infrastructure remotely
- B . Providers set up multiple tenants, each tenant manages its own projects but resources, and deployments are managed globally
- C . Providers set up multiple tenants, each tenant manages its own projects, resources, and deployments
- D . Providers can set up multiple tenants and allocate infrastructure within each deployment and providers manage projects, resources, and deployments
C
Explanation:
In a multi-organization tenant configuration within VMware Aria Automation, the typical setup allows for each tenant to manage its own projects, resources, and deployments independently. This configuration enables organizational autonomy while maintaining a level of centralized oversight by the provider.
Within VMware Aria Automation Assembler, what would an administrator configure to allow a flavor mapping to be selected?
- A . VMware Aria Automation Cloud zones
- B . VMware Aria Automation Templates
- C . VMware Aria Automation Custom forms
- D . VMware Aria Automation Projects
A
Explanation:
Within VMware Aria Automation Assembler, an administrator would configure a flavor mapping to be selected in the VMware Aria Automation Cloud zones. A flavor mapping groups a set of target deployment sizings for a specific cloud account/region in VMware Aria Automation using natural language naming. Flavor mapping lets you create a named mapping that contains similar flavor sizings across your account regions. For example, a flavor map named standard_small might contain a similar flavor sizing (such as 1 CPU, 2 GB RAM) for some or all available account/regions in your project. When you build a cloud template, you pick an available flavor that fits your needs. You can organize flavor mappings for your project by deployment intent. You can also select a pre-configuration option when you add a new cloud account, which will select the most popular flavor mapping and image mapping for the specified region. The other options, VMware Aria Automation Templates, VMware Aria Automation Custom forms, and VMware Aria Automation Projects, are not the places where you can configure the flavor mapping for VMware Aria Automation Assembler.
Reference: Learn more about flavor mappings in VMware Aria Automation
Configure tenant specific image and flavor mappings for VMware Aria Automation
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To allow a flavor mapping to be selected within VMware Aria Automation Assembler, it’s typically configured within the VMware Aria Automation Cloud Zones (A). Cloud Zones define the specific compute resources available for deployment, and flavor mappings are associated with these zones to specify the virtual hardware configurations for VMs.
An administrator is preparing to deploy only VMware Aria Automation using the clustered deployment model.
Which three ports are required for the successful communication between VMware Aria Automation components? (Choose three.)
- A . 8080
- B . 443
- C . 22
- D . 8008
- E . 80
- F . 25
BDE
Explanation:
For VMware Aria Automation components to communicate successfully in a clustered deployment, certain ports must be open. Typically, port 443 (HTTPS) is required for secure web traffic, port 80 (HTTP) for web traffic redirection to HTTPS, and port 8008 might be used for internal communication purposes among VMware Aria Automation components.
Which two types of cloud accounts support IP address assignment in a network profile? (Choose two.)
- A . Microsoft Azure
- B . Amazon Web Services
- C . VMware vCenter
- D . VMware Cloud on AWS
- E . Google Cloud Platform
BD
Explanation:
The two types of cloud accounts that support IP address assignment in a network profile are:
Amazon Web Services – AWS allows for detailed IP address management and assignment within its networking services, enabling precise control over how IP addresses are allocated to instances.
VMware Cloud on AWS – This service combines VMware’s enterprise-class Software-Defined Data Center software with the elastic, bare-metal infrastructure of Amazon Web Services, including the ability to manage IP address assignment within the network profiles for deployed VMs.
An administrator is looking to install VMware Aria Automation Config to integrate with existing VMware Aria Automation environment.
Which pre-requisite must be met to complete the installation using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle?
- A . Access to NSX cloud account
- B . Access to a VMware Aria Automation tenant
- C . Integrate VMware Aria Automation with Active Directory
- D . Access to NSX Load Balancer
B
Explanation:
To integrate VMware Aria Automation Config with an existing VMware Aria Automation environment, one fundamental prerequisite is access to a VMware Aria Automation tenant. This access ensures that the Config component can communicate and operate within the specific tenant’s context, applying configurations and settings as needed.
A customer is looking at using workload domains as part of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) cloud accounts within VMware Aria Automation.
Which native integration type will help the customer achieve this?
- A . Ansible Tower
- B . VMware Aria Automation Config
- C . SDDC Manager
- D . VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator
C
Explanation:
For integrating workload domains as part of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) cloud accounts within VMware Aria Automation, the SDDC Manager is the native integration type that facilitates this. SDDC Manager is responsible for managing the entire VMware Cloud Foundation environment, including workload domains, making it the ideal integration point for achieving seamless operation between VCF and VMware Aria Automation.
Which type of tag does VMware Aria Automation Assembler automatically apply during provisioning to some deployments to support the analysis, monitoring, and grouping of deployed resources?
- A . Standard tag
- B . Constraint tag
- C . Storage tag
- D . Capability tag
B
Explanation:
VMware Aria Automation Assembler automatically applies constraint tags during provisioning to some deployments. These tags are used to support the analysis, monitoring, and grouping of deployed resources by defining specific attributes or requirements that resources must adhere to or possess. Constraint tags help in organizing resources efficiently and ensuring that deployments conform to specified criteria or policies.