Question #1
An administrator discovered a problem in the virtual infrastructure and obtained instructions that would resolve the triggered alert.
Which alert component was used by the administrator?
- A . Threshold
- B . Symptom
- C . Recommendation
- D . Reclamation
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations User Guide1, an alert is a notification that indicates a potential or existing problem in the monitored environment. An alert consists of the following components:
Threshold: A value that defines the normal range of a metric or property. When the value exceeds or falls below the threshold, a symptom is generated.
Symptom: A condition that indicates a deviation from the normal behavior of an object. A symptom can be based on a metric, a property, a message, or a fault. A symptom can be associated with one or more alert definitions.
Alert definition: A rule that defines the criteria and the severity for generating an alert. An alert definition specifies the symptoms, the impacted object types, the alert type, and the alert sub-type. Recommendation: A suggested action that can help to resolve or prevent the problem that triggered the alert. A recommendation can include a link to a related topic in the documentation or an external URL. An alert definition can have one or more recommendations.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Recommendation, as this is the alert component that provides instructions that would resolve the triggered alert.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations User Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-user-guide.pdf, page 19-21
C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations User Guide1, an alert is a notification that indicates a potential or existing problem in the monitored environment. An alert consists of the following components:
Threshold: A value that defines the normal range of a metric or property. When the value exceeds or falls below the threshold, a symptom is generated.
Symptom: A condition that indicates a deviation from the normal behavior of an object. A symptom can be based on a metric, a property, a message, or a fault. A symptom can be associated with one or more alert definitions.
Alert definition: A rule that defines the criteria and the severity for generating an alert. An alert definition specifies the symptoms, the impacted object types, the alert type, and the alert sub-type. Recommendation: A suggested action that can help to resolve or prevent the problem that triggered the alert. A recommendation can include a link to a related topic in the documentation or an external URL. An alert definition can have one or more recommendations.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Recommendation, as this is the alert component that provides instructions that would resolve the triggered alert.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations User Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-user-guide.pdf, page 19-21
Question #2
An administrator created a pricing card for a new environment. After the pricing card was created and attached, the administrator immediately checked-the cost dashboard but only sees zero prices for the VMs in the new environment.
What is the reason for this behavior?
- A . The prices are only available for ESXi hosts.
- B . A cost-based pricing card was created.
- C . The cost calculation has not run yet.
- D . The pricing card was not attached to the VM resource.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the reason for seeing zero prices for the VMs in the new environment after creating and attaching a pricing card is that the cost calculation has not run yet. The cost calculation is a process that runs every 24 hours by default, and it updates the cost information for all the objects in the inventory based on the assigned pricing cards. Therefore, the administrator needs to wait for the next cost calculation cycle to see the updated prices for the VMs in the new environment. The other options are incorrect because they are either false or irrelevant. The prices are not only available for ESXi hosts, but for any object that has a pricing card attached. A cost-based pricing card can be used to calculate the cost of an object based on its actual resource consumption, and it does not result in zero prices. The pricing card was attached to the VM resource, otherwise the administrator would not see the pricing card name in the cost dashboard.
References: Pricing Overview; Cost Calculation; Create a Pricing Card
C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the reason for seeing zero prices for the VMs in the new environment after creating and attaching a pricing card is that the cost calculation has not run yet. The cost calculation is a process that runs every 24 hours by default, and it updates the cost information for all the objects in the inventory based on the assigned pricing cards. Therefore, the administrator needs to wait for the next cost calculation cycle to see the updated prices for the VMs in the new environment. The other options are incorrect because they are either false or irrelevant. The prices are not only available for ESXi hosts, but for any object that has a pricing card attached. A cost-based pricing card can be used to calculate the cost of an object based on its actual resource consumption, and it does not result in zero prices. The pricing card was attached to the VM resource, otherwise the administrator would not see the pricing card name in the cost dashboard.
References: Pricing Overview; Cost Calculation; Create a Pricing Card
Question #3
An administrator needs to manage a vRealize Operations cluster using the Admin UI.
Which two actions are possible? (Choose two.)
- A . Deploying a new vRealize Operations node OVA
- B . Uploading and installing vRealize Operations PAK files
- C . Activating a vRealize Operations native management pack
- D . Enabling or disabling high availability for the vRealize Operations cluster
- E . Configuring a DNS server on the vRealize Operations nodes
Correct Answer: B, D
B, D
Explanation:
The two actions that are possible to manage a vRealize Operations cluster using the Admin UI are uploading and installing vRealize Operations PAK files, and enabling or disabling high availability for the vRealize Operations cluster. Uploading and installing vRealize Operations PAK files is an action that allows the administrator to update the vRealize Operations software, add new features, or install management packs1. Enabling or disabling high availability for the vRealize Operations cluster is an action that allows the administrator to configure the cluster to tolerate the failure of one or more nodes, and to ensure the continuity and availability of the vRealize Operations services2. Deploying a new vRealize Operations node OVA (option A) is not an action that can be performed using the Admin UI, as it requires the use of the vSphere Client or the vSphere Web Client to deploy the OVA file to the vCenter Server3. Activating a vRealize Operations native management pack (option C) is not an action that can be performed using the Admin UI, as it requires the use of the vRealize Operations Manager UI to access the Solutions page and activate the management pack4. Configuring a DNS server on the vRealize Operations nodes (option E) is not an action that can be performed using the Admin UI, as it requires the use of the command-line interface (CLI) to access the node settings and configure the DNS server5.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Specialist Exam 2023 (5V0-35.21) Exam Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 11.
2: VMware vRealize Operations Specialist Exam 2023 (5V0-35.21) Exam Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 12.
3: vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 17.
4: vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 31.
5: vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 25.
B, D
Explanation:
The two actions that are possible to manage a vRealize Operations cluster using the Admin UI are uploading and installing vRealize Operations PAK files, and enabling or disabling high availability for the vRealize Operations cluster. Uploading and installing vRealize Operations PAK files is an action that allows the administrator to update the vRealize Operations software, add new features, or install management packs1. Enabling or disabling high availability for the vRealize Operations cluster is an action that allows the administrator to configure the cluster to tolerate the failure of one or more nodes, and to ensure the continuity and availability of the vRealize Operations services2. Deploying a new vRealize Operations node OVA (option A) is not an action that can be performed using the Admin UI, as it requires the use of the vSphere Client or the vSphere Web Client to deploy the OVA file to the vCenter Server3. Activating a vRealize Operations native management pack (option C) is not an action that can be performed using the Admin UI, as it requires the use of the vRealize Operations Manager UI to access the Solutions page and activate the management pack4. Configuring a DNS server on the vRealize Operations nodes (option E) is not an action that can be performed using the Admin UI, as it requires the use of the command-line interface (CLI) to access the node settings and configure the DNS server5.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Specialist Exam 2023 (5V0-35.21) Exam Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 11.
2: VMware vRealize Operations Specialist Exam 2023 (5V0-35.21) Exam Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 12.
3: vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 17.
4: vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 31.
5: vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 25.
Question #4
What is used to monitor third-party solutions from vRealize Operations?
- A . Inventory
- B . Management packs
- C . Authentication sources
- D . Super metrics
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
VMware vRealize Operations is a platform that provides self-driving operations management for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor, troubleshoot, optimize, and automate the performance, capacity, cost, and configuration of applications, infrastructure, and services12.
Management packs are extensions that provide additional functionality and integration for vRealize Operations. Management packs can enable vRealize Operations to monitor, analyze, and manage third-party solutions, such as applications, databases, storage, network, cloud, and security devices. Management packs can also provide dashboards, reports, alerts, policies, and actions for the third-party solutions34.
Management packs can be installed and configured by administrators in vRealize Operations. Management packs can be downloaded from VMware Marketplace or from third-party vendors. Management packs can use different methods to collect data from the third-party solutions, such as APIs, agents, or adapters.
The other options are not used to monitor third-party solutions from vRealize Operations. Inventory is the collection of objects that vRealize Operations manages and monitors, such as hosts, VMs, clusters, datastores, and so on. Authentication sources are the methods that vRealize Operations uses to authenticate users and assign roles, such as local users, LDAP, or vCenter Single Sign-On.
Super metrics are custom metrics that are derived from one or more existing metrics using mathematical expressions.
References:
1: vRealize Operations – VMware 2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide 3: Management Packs for vRealize Operations Documentation 4: An overview of Application Monitoring with vRealize Operations: [vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Concepts Guide]: [Inventory Objects in vRealize Operations Manager]: [Authentication Sources in vRealize Operations Manager]: [Super Metrics in vRealize Operations Manager]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager API Programming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
B
Explanation:
VMware vRealize Operations is a platform that provides self-driving operations management for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor, troubleshoot, optimize, and automate the performance, capacity, cost, and configuration of applications, infrastructure, and services12.
Management packs are extensions that provide additional functionality and integration for vRealize Operations. Management packs can enable vRealize Operations to monitor, analyze, and manage third-party solutions, such as applications, databases, storage, network, cloud, and security devices. Management packs can also provide dashboards, reports, alerts, policies, and actions for the third-party solutions34.
Management packs can be installed and configured by administrators in vRealize Operations. Management packs can be downloaded from VMware Marketplace or from third-party vendors. Management packs can use different methods to collect data from the third-party solutions, such as APIs, agents, or adapters.
The other options are not used to monitor third-party solutions from vRealize Operations. Inventory is the collection of objects that vRealize Operations manages and monitors, such as hosts, VMs, clusters, datastores, and so on. Authentication sources are the methods that vRealize Operations uses to authenticate users and assign roles, such as local users, LDAP, or vCenter Single Sign-On.
Super metrics are custom metrics that are derived from one or more existing metrics using mathematical expressions.
References:
1: vRealize Operations – VMware 2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide 3: Management Packs for vRealize Operations Documentation 4: An overview of Application Monitoring with vRealize Operations: [vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Concepts Guide]: [Inventory Objects in vRealize Operations Manager]: [Authentication Sources in vRealize Operations Manager]: [Super Metrics in vRealize Operations Manager]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager API Programming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
Question #5
An administrator is configuring and managing multisite deployments.
Which Association Member Status is an invalid status?
- A . Inactive
- B . Asymmetric
- C . Active
- D . Unreachable
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations Cluster Management guide1, the Association Member Status indicates the state of the association between the remote collector nodes and the master node in a multisite deployment.
The valid statuses are:
Active: The remote collector node is connected to the master node and is sending data.
Inactive: The remote collector node is not connected to the master node and is not sending data. Unreachable: The master node cannot reach the remote collector node due to network issues or node failure.
The Asymmetric status is not a valid status for the Association Member Status. It is a valid status for the Cluster Status, which indicates the state of the cluster nodes in a single site deployment. The Asymmetric status means that the cluster nodes are not in sync and have different configurations or versions1.
References: 1: vRealize Operations Cluster Management guide, pages 3-4.
B
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations Cluster Management guide1, the Association Member Status indicates the state of the association between the remote collector nodes and the master node in a multisite deployment.
The valid statuses are:
Active: The remote collector node is connected to the master node and is sending data.
Inactive: The remote collector node is not connected to the master node and is not sending data. Unreachable: The master node cannot reach the remote collector node due to network issues or node failure.
The Asymmetric status is not a valid status for the Association Member Status. It is a valid status for the Cluster Status, which indicates the state of the cluster nodes in a single site deployment. The Asymmetric status means that the cluster nodes are not in sync and have different configurations or versions1.
References: 1: vRealize Operations Cluster Management guide, pages 3-4.
Question #6
The VMware Cloud Director administrator wants to make sure that the system is able to collect log bundles from all cells at once.
How should the administrator accomplish this goal?
- A . Install vRealize Log Insight agent on each cell to redirect logs to a centralized location.
- B . Configure a syslog server on each of the cells, and request the logs from the syslog server.
- C . Map the log location on the primary cell to a shared folder on each of the other cells in the server group, ensuring they all have read/write rights on the primary.
- D . Make sure the NFS server allows read-write access to the shared location by the root system account on each cell.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Making sure the NFS server allows read-write access to the shared location by the root system account on each cell is the correct way to enable the collection of log bundles from all cells at once. This is because VMware Cloud Director uses the vmware-vcd-support script to collect host log information as well as Cloud Director logs, and this script requires the NFS server to have read-write access to the shared location by the root system account on each cell1. Installing vRealize Log Insight agent on each cell to redirect logs to a centralized location is not a valid option, as vRealize Log Insight is a separate product that does not integrate with VMware Cloud Director. Configuring a syslog server on each of the cells, and requesting the logs from the syslog server is not a feasible option, as it would require manual intervention and coordination to collect the logs from multiple sources. Mapping the log location on the primary cell to a shared folder on each of the other cells in the server group, ensuring they all have read/write rights on the primary is not a sufficient option, as it does not address the NFS server configuration that is required for the vmware-vcd-support script to work properly.
References: Collecting diagnostic information for VMware Cloud Director (1026312). Preparing the Transfer Server Storage for VMware Cloud Director on Linux.
D
Explanation:
Making sure the NFS server allows read-write access to the shared location by the root system account on each cell is the correct way to enable the collection of log bundles from all cells at once. This is because VMware Cloud Director uses the vmware-vcd-support script to collect host log information as well as Cloud Director logs, and this script requires the NFS server to have read-write access to the shared location by the root system account on each cell1. Installing vRealize Log Insight agent on each cell to redirect logs to a centralized location is not a valid option, as vRealize Log Insight is a separate product that does not integrate with VMware Cloud Director. Configuring a syslog server on each of the cells, and requesting the logs from the syslog server is not a feasible option, as it would require manual intervention and coordination to collect the logs from multiple sources. Mapping the log location on the primary cell to a shared folder on each of the other cells in the server group, ensuring they all have read/write rights on the primary is not a sufficient option, as it does not address the NFS server configuration that is required for the vmware-vcd-support script to work properly.
References: Collecting diagnostic information for VMware Cloud Director (1026312). Preparing the Transfer Server Storage for VMware Cloud Director on Linux.
Question #7
Which three steps are required to enable east/west firewall in VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal? (Choose three.)
- A . Click on Data Center Group and create a new Data Center Group
- B . Go to Edge Gateways and enable firewall on one of the Edge Gateways
- C . Go to Networking and enable Distributed Firewall for one of the Network inside the Network section
- D . Activate Distributed Firewall inside the Data Center Group
- E . Login to Customer Organization and go to Networking Section of Tenant Portal
- F . Enable the firewall in NSX-T
Correct Answer: B C E
B C E
Explanation:
To enable east/west firewall in VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal, you need to perform the following steps:
Login to Customer Organization and go to Networking Section of Tenant Portal. This is where you can access the networking capabilities provided by NSX Data Center for vSphere in your VMware Cloud Director organization virtual data center.
Go to Edge Gateways and enable firewall on one of the Edge Gateways. This will allow you to configure the edge gateway firewall rules for north/south traffic enforcement and perimeter security functionality. You can also enable other services such as NAT, VPN, load balancing, etc. on the edge gateway.
Go to Networking and enable Distributed Firewall for one of the Network inside the Network section. This will allow you to configure the distributed firewall rules for east/west traffic isolation and access control. You can also apply security policies and groups to the network and the virtual machines within it.
References: NSX Data Center for vSphere Firewall Configuration in the VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal; Getting Started with the VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal
B C E
Explanation:
To enable east/west firewall in VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal, you need to perform the following steps:
Login to Customer Organization and go to Networking Section of Tenant Portal. This is where you can access the networking capabilities provided by NSX Data Center for vSphere in your VMware Cloud Director organization virtual data center.
Go to Edge Gateways and enable firewall on one of the Edge Gateways. This will allow you to configure the edge gateway firewall rules for north/south traffic enforcement and perimeter security functionality. You can also enable other services such as NAT, VPN, load balancing, etc. on the edge gateway.
Go to Networking and enable Distributed Firewall for one of the Network inside the Network section. This will allow you to configure the distributed firewall rules for east/west traffic isolation and access control. You can also apply security policies and groups to the network and the virtual machines within it.
References: NSX Data Center for vSphere Firewall Configuration in the VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal; Getting Started with the VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal
Question #8
A system administrator creates a common catalog to be used by all customers. For availability
purposes, the catalog will be consumed by a different VMware Cloud Director instance in a different country.
Which catalog setting enables the catalog to be shared across VMware Cloud Director instances?
- A . Published catalog
- B . Subscribed catalog
- C . Content library catalog
- D . Shared catalog
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
A published catalog is a catalog that is made available for access by organizations outside the VMware Cloud Director installation. A published catalog can be consumed by a different VMware Cloud Director instance in a different country, as long as the system administrator has enabled external catalog publishing for the organization that owns the catalog, and the remote organization has subscribed to the catalog1. A published catalog can contain vApp templates and media files that are synchronized between the publisher and the subscriber, and can be used to deploy vApps and VMs in the remote organization2.
The other options are not correct. A subscribed catalog is a catalog that is created by subscribing to a published catalog from another organization. A subscribed catalog cannot be shared across VMware Cloud Director instances, as it is dependent on the published catalog1. A content library catalog is a catalog that is synchronized with a vSphere content library, which is a container for VM templates, vApp templates, and other types of files. A content library catalog cannot be shared across VMware Cloud Director instances, as it is specific to a vCenter Server instance3. A shared catalog is a catalog that is shared with other users or organizations within the same VMware Cloud Director installation. A shared catalog cannot be shared across VMware Cloud Director instances, as it is limited to the local installation.
References: 1: Configure the Catalog Synchronization Settings for VMware Cloud … 2: Working with
Catalogs – VMware Docs 3: Create a Content Library Catalog: [Share a Catalog]
A
Explanation:
A published catalog is a catalog that is made available for access by organizations outside the VMware Cloud Director installation. A published catalog can be consumed by a different VMware Cloud Director instance in a different country, as long as the system administrator has enabled external catalog publishing for the organization that owns the catalog, and the remote organization has subscribed to the catalog1. A published catalog can contain vApp templates and media files that are synchronized between the publisher and the subscriber, and can be used to deploy vApps and VMs in the remote organization2.
The other options are not correct. A subscribed catalog is a catalog that is created by subscribing to a published catalog from another organization. A subscribed catalog cannot be shared across VMware Cloud Director instances, as it is dependent on the published catalog1. A content library catalog is a catalog that is synchronized with a vSphere content library, which is a container for VM templates, vApp templates, and other types of files. A content library catalog cannot be shared across VMware Cloud Director instances, as it is specific to a vCenter Server instance3. A shared catalog is a catalog that is shared with other users or organizations within the same VMware Cloud Director installation. A shared catalog cannot be shared across VMware Cloud Director instances, as it is limited to the local installation.
References: 1: Configure the Catalog Synchronization Settings for VMware Cloud … 2: Working with
Catalogs – VMware Docs 3: Create a Content Library Catalog: [Share a Catalog]
Question #9
Refer to the exhibit:
An administrator created a default policy for the company. Additionally, separate policies for the production environment and the test and development environment were created, based on the company policy.
What will be the impact, if any, of disabling some virtual machine metrics in the Production policy?
- A . Objects assigned to the Production and TestDev policies will be affected.
- B . All objects will be affected because disabling metrics in a policy will disable them globally.
- C . There will be no impact because metrics cannot be disabled in policies.
- D . Objects assigned to the Production policy will be affected.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
In VMware vRealize Operations, policies determine how objects are analyzed and managed. They include settings for metrics collection, alert definitions, symptoms, recommendations, and more. If an administrator disables some virtual machine metrics in the Production policy, only objects assigned to that specific policy will be affected. The changes won’t impact other policies or globally affect all objects. This is because policies are hierarchical and inherit settings from their parent policies, unless overridden by the child policies. In the exhibit, the Production policy and the TestDev policy are both child policies of the Company default policy, which is a child policy of the vSphere solution’s default policy, which is a child policy of the Base settings. Therefore, any changes made to the Production policy will only apply to the objects assigned to that policy, and not to the objects assigned to the TestDev policy or any other policy.
References:
vRealize Operations Policies, page 1-2
Manage Policies, page 3-4
Disable Metrics Collection, page 5
D
Explanation:
In VMware vRealize Operations, policies determine how objects are analyzed and managed. They include settings for metrics collection, alert definitions, symptoms, recommendations, and more. If an administrator disables some virtual machine metrics in the Production policy, only objects assigned to that specific policy will be affected. The changes won’t impact other policies or globally affect all objects. This is because policies are hierarchical and inherit settings from their parent policies, unless overridden by the child policies. In the exhibit, the Production policy and the TestDev policy are both child policies of the Company default policy, which is a child policy of the vSphere solution’s default policy, which is a child policy of the Base settings. Therefore, any changes made to the Production policy will only apply to the objects assigned to that policy, and not to the objects assigned to the TestDev policy or any other policy.
References:
vRealize Operations Policies, page 1-2
Manage Policies, page 3-4
Disable Metrics Collection, page 5
Question #10
An administrator configured a Symptom with a Wait Cycle of 3 and a Cancel Cycle of 2. The default cycle was not changed.
How many minutes will it take for both to be triggered?
- A . Wait: 15 minutes, Cancel: 15 minutes
- B . Wait: 15 minutes, Cancel: 20 minutes
- C . Wait: 15 minutes, Cancel: 10 minutes
- D . Wait: 20 minutes, Cancel: 15 minutes
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the Wait Cycle and the Cancel Cycle are the settings that determine how long a symptom condition must be true or false before the symptom is triggered or cancelled. The default cycle for both settings is 5 minutes, which means that each cycle corresponds to one collection interval of 5 minutes. Therefore, if a symptom has a Wait Cycle of 3 and a Cancel Cycle of 2, it will take 15 minutes (3 cycles x 5 minutes) for the symptom to be triggered after the condition becomes true, and 10 minutes (2 cycles x 5 minutes) for the symptom to be cancelled after the condition becomes false. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the calculation based on the given settings and the default cycle.
References: Symptom Definition Settings; Alert Definition Best Practices
C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the Wait Cycle and the Cancel Cycle are the settings that determine how long a symptom condition must be true or false before the symptom is triggered or cancelled. The default cycle for both settings is 5 minutes, which means that each cycle corresponds to one collection interval of 5 minutes. Therefore, if a symptom has a Wait Cycle of 3 and a Cancel Cycle of 2, it will take 15 minutes (3 cycles x 5 minutes) for the symptom to be triggered after the condition becomes true, and 10 minutes (2 cycles x 5 minutes) for the symptom to be cancelled after the condition becomes false. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the calculation based on the given settings and the default cycle.
References: Symptom Definition Settings; Alert Definition Best Practices
Question #11
An administrator has been tasked with configuring service discovery to identify which virtual machines are running Active Directory services. All virtual machines are running on vSphere 6.5.
Which credentials, if any, are needed for the administrator to complete this task?
- A . No credentials are needed since credential-less service discovery can be used.
- B . Local Windows administrator account and password.
- C . Active Directory domain administrator account and password.
- D . Active Directory domain user account and password.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The administrator needs the Active Directory domain administrator account and password to configure service discovery to identify which virtual machines are running Active Directory services. Service discovery is a feature of vRealize Operations that allows the administrator to discover and monitor the applications and services running on the virtual machines in the environment1. Service discovery can be performed using two methods: credential-less and credential-based. Credential-less service discovery uses VMware Tools to query the guest operating system for the list of running processes, and then matches them with a predefined set of signatures to identify the applications and services2. Credential-based service discovery uses the credentials provided by the administrator to log in to the guest operating system and run commands or scripts to discover the applications and services3. Credential-less service discovery can be used for most common applications and services, such as web servers, database servers, or file servers, but it has some limitations, such as not being able to discover clustered or distributed applications, or applications that run on non-standard ports4. Credential-based service discovery can be used for more complex and customized applications and services, such as Active Directory, Exchange, or SharePoint, but it requires the administrator to provide the appropriate credentials for each guest operating system. For Windows operating systems, the credentials must be either a local administrator account or a domain administrator account. For Active Directory services, the domain administrator account is preferred, as it has the necessary permissions to access the Active Directory information and configuration. Therefore, the administrator needs the Active Directory domain administrator account and password to configure service discovery to identify which virtual machines are running Active Directory services. No credentials are needed since credential-less service discovery can be used (option A) is not a correct answer, as credential-less service discovery cannot discover Active Directory services, which require credential-based service discovery. Local Windows administrator account and password (option B) is not a correct answer, as the local administrator account may not have the sufficient permissions to access the Active Directory information and configuration, which require the domain administrator account. Active Directory domain user account and password (option D) is not a correct answer, as the domain user account may not have the necessary permissions to access the Active Directory information and configuration, which require the domain administrator account.
References:
1: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 237.
2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 238.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 239.
4: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 240.
[5]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 241.
[6]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 242.
[7]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 244.
C
Explanation:
The administrator needs the Active Directory domain administrator account and password to configure service discovery to identify which virtual machines are running Active Directory services. Service discovery is a feature of vRealize Operations that allows the administrator to discover and monitor the applications and services running on the virtual machines in the environment1. Service discovery can be performed using two methods: credential-less and credential-based. Credential-less service discovery uses VMware Tools to query the guest operating system for the list of running processes, and then matches them with a predefined set of signatures to identify the applications and services2. Credential-based service discovery uses the credentials provided by the administrator to log in to the guest operating system and run commands or scripts to discover the applications and services3. Credential-less service discovery can be used for most common applications and services, such as web servers, database servers, or file servers, but it has some limitations, such as not being able to discover clustered or distributed applications, or applications that run on non-standard ports4. Credential-based service discovery can be used for more complex and customized applications and services, such as Active Directory, Exchange, or SharePoint, but it requires the administrator to provide the appropriate credentials for each guest operating system. For Windows operating systems, the credentials must be either a local administrator account or a domain administrator account. For Active Directory services, the domain administrator account is preferred, as it has the necessary permissions to access the Active Directory information and configuration. Therefore, the administrator needs the Active Directory domain administrator account and password to configure service discovery to identify which virtual machines are running Active Directory services. No credentials are needed since credential-less service discovery can be used (option A) is not a correct answer, as credential-less service discovery cannot discover Active Directory services, which require credential-based service discovery. Local Windows administrator account and password (option B) is not a correct answer, as the local administrator account may not have the sufficient permissions to access the Active Directory information and configuration, which require the domain administrator account. Active Directory domain user account and password (option D) is not a correct answer, as the domain user account may not have the necessary permissions to access the Active Directory information and configuration, which require the domain administrator account.
References:
1: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 237.
2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 238.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 239.
4: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 240.
[5]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 241.
[6]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 242.
[7]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 244.
Question #12
An administrator is configuring Workload Optimization to maximize the workload performance.
Which configuration proactively moves workloads so that the resource utilization ensures maximum headroom for all resources?
- A . Buffer
- B . Moderate
- C . Balance
- D . Consolidate
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Workload Optimization is a feature of VMware vRealize Operations that enables self-driving operations management for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor, analyze, and automate the performance, capacity, cost, and configuration of applications, infrastructure, and services12.
Workload Optimization allows administrators to set a goal for workload optimization, which defines how vRealize Operations balances the resource utilization across clusters and data centers. The goal can be one of the following options34:
Balance: This option proactively moves workloads so that the resource utilization ensures maximum headroom for all resources. This means that vRealize Operations tries to distribute the workload evenly across the clusters and data centers, and avoid resource contention or overcommitment. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload performance is the first priority, and where there is a need for extra space for growth or spikes in demand.
Moderate: This option minimizes the workload contention by moving workloads away from clusters and data centers that are experiencing high resource utilization. This means that vRealize Operations tries to reduce the risk of performance degradation or SLA violations by ensuring that there is enough capacity to meet the workload demand. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload availability and reliability are the main goals, and where there is a moderate tolerance for resource imbalance or inefficiency.
Consolidate: This option proactively minimizes the number of clusters and data centers used by workloads by moving workloads to the clusters and data centers that have the lowest resource utilization. This means that vRealize Operations tries to optimize the resource efficiency and reduce the operational cost by freeing up unused or underutilized resources. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload consolidation and cost optimization are the primary objectives, and where there is a high tolerance for resource contention or overcommitment.
Therefore, the configuration that proactively moves workloads so that the resource utilization ensures maximum headroom for all resources is Balance.
References:
1: vRealize Operations – VMware 2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide 3: Workload
Optimization Details – VMware Docs 4: Workload Optimization in vRealize Operations Manager:
[vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager
Concepts Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations
Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager API Programming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
C
Explanation:
Workload Optimization is a feature of VMware vRealize Operations that enables self-driving operations management for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor, analyze, and automate the performance, capacity, cost, and configuration of applications, infrastructure, and services12.
Workload Optimization allows administrators to set a goal for workload optimization, which defines how vRealize Operations balances the resource utilization across clusters and data centers. The goal can be one of the following options34:
Balance: This option proactively moves workloads so that the resource utilization ensures maximum headroom for all resources. This means that vRealize Operations tries to distribute the workload evenly across the clusters and data centers, and avoid resource contention or overcommitment. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload performance is the first priority, and where there is a need for extra space for growth or spikes in demand.
Moderate: This option minimizes the workload contention by moving workloads away from clusters and data centers that are experiencing high resource utilization. This means that vRealize Operations tries to reduce the risk of performance degradation or SLA violations by ensuring that there is enough capacity to meet the workload demand. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload availability and reliability are the main goals, and where there is a moderate tolerance for resource imbalance or inefficiency.
Consolidate: This option proactively minimizes the number of clusters and data centers used by workloads by moving workloads to the clusters and data centers that have the lowest resource utilization. This means that vRealize Operations tries to optimize the resource efficiency and reduce the operational cost by freeing up unused or underutilized resources. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload consolidation and cost optimization are the primary objectives, and where there is a high tolerance for resource contention or overcommitment.
Therefore, the configuration that proactively moves workloads so that the resource utilization ensures maximum headroom for all resources is Balance.
References:
1: vRealize Operations – VMware 2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide 3: Workload
Optimization Details – VMware Docs 4: Workload Optimization in vRealize Operations Manager:
[vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager
Concepts Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations
Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager API Programming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
Question #13
Users have reported several application VMs are performing very slowly. The system administrator was requested to find out the source of the problem on both VMs and/or ESXi hosts level. vRealize Operations has not been configured with Application Remote Collector.
Which action will help the administrator to quickly identify the underlying problem?
- A . Under Inventory, select Manage Agent, then select the VMs, and run Remote Checks on ICMP, HTTP checks.
- B . Under Report, use Configuration Report – Virtual Machines to list down possible changes that have occurred.
- C . Under Administration, choose Configuration, select Object Relationships, and then identify the VMs and ESXi hosts relationship to generate a correlation of the metric, and finally, isolate the issue.
- D . Under Dashboard, choose the out-of-the-box Performance dashboards that displays contention on both VMs and ESXi hosts.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations User Guide1, one of the best ways to quickly identify the underlying problem of slow application VMs is to use the out-of-the-box Performance dashboards that display contention on both VMs and ESXi hosts. These dashboards show the key performance indicators (KPIs) of CPU, memory, disk, and network for the selected objects, and highlight any contention or saturation issues that may affect the performance. The administrator can use these dashboards to drill down into the details of the metrics, alerts, events, and properties of the objects, and isolate the root cause of the problem. The other options are not correct because:
Under Inventory, selecting Manage Agent, then selecting the VMs, and running Remote Checks on ICMP, HTTP checks is not a helpful action, as it only verifies the connectivity and availability of the VMs, but does not provide any information about the performance or contention of the VMs or the ESXi hosts2.
Under Report, using Configuration Report – Virtual Machines to list down possible changes that have occurred is not a helpful action, as it only shows the configuration details of the VMs, such as name, UUID, power state, guest OS, CPU, memory, disk, and network, but does not show any performance or contention metrics or alerts of the VMs or the ESXi hosts3.
Under Administration, choosing Configuration, selecting Object Relationships, and then identifying the VMs and ESXi hosts relationship to generate a correlation of the metric, and finally, isolate the issue is not a helpful action, as it only shows the hierarchical and logical relationships between the objects, such as parent, child, sibling, and peer, but does not show any performance or contention metrics or alerts of the objects4.
References: 1: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 57-59, 62-
632: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 69-703: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 81-824: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 84-85.
D
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations User Guide1, one of the best ways to quickly identify the underlying problem of slow application VMs is to use the out-of-the-box Performance dashboards that display contention on both VMs and ESXi hosts. These dashboards show the key performance indicators (KPIs) of CPU, memory, disk, and network for the selected objects, and highlight any contention or saturation issues that may affect the performance. The administrator can use these dashboards to drill down into the details of the metrics, alerts, events, and properties of the objects, and isolate the root cause of the problem. The other options are not correct because:
Under Inventory, selecting Manage Agent, then selecting the VMs, and running Remote Checks on ICMP, HTTP checks is not a helpful action, as it only verifies the connectivity and availability of the VMs, but does not provide any information about the performance or contention of the VMs or the ESXi hosts2.
Under Report, using Configuration Report – Virtual Machines to list down possible changes that have occurred is not a helpful action, as it only shows the configuration details of the VMs, such as name, UUID, power state, guest OS, CPU, memory, disk, and network, but does not show any performance or contention metrics or alerts of the VMs or the ESXi hosts3.
Under Administration, choosing Configuration, selecting Object Relationships, and then identifying the VMs and ESXi hosts relationship to generate a correlation of the metric, and finally, isolate the issue is not a helpful action, as it only shows the hierarchical and logical relationships between the objects, such as parent, child, sibling, and peer, but does not show any performance or contention metrics or alerts of the objects4.
References: 1: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 57-59, 62-
632: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 69-703: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 81-824: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 84-85.
Question #14
A vRealize Operations Manager administrator has the following requirement:
Whenever any object is selected in Widget-1 of Dashboard-A, then ONLY Widget-2 of Dashboard-B should be populated with the information.
Which setting of Widget-2 in Dashboard-B can help the administrator satisfy this requirement?
- A . Keep Refresh Content Off
- B . Keep Self-Provider Mode Off
- C . Keep Refresh Content ON
- D . Keep Self-Provider Mode ON
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Keeping Self-Provider Mode Off is the correct setting of Widget-2 in Dashboard-B to satisfy the requirement. Self-Provider Mode is a widget setting that determines whether the widget can provide data to itself or receive data from another widget. If Self-Provider Mode is On, the widget provides data to itself based on its configuration and does not receive data from other widgets. If Self-Provider Mode is Off, the widget receives data from another widget that is configured as a provider. In this case, the requirement is that Widget-2 of Dashboard-B should be populated with the information from Widget-1 of Dashboard-A, which means that Widget-2 should receive data from Widget-1. Therefore, Widget-2 should have Self-Provider Mode Off, and Widget-1 should have Widget-2 as a receiver in its widget interactions. Keeping Refresh Content Off or On is not relevant to the requirement, as it only affects the frequency of data refresh in the widget. Keeping Self-Provider Mode On is the opposite of what is needed, as it would prevent Widget-2 from receiving data from Widget-1.
References: Configuring Widgets, section “Widget Settings”. Configuring Widget Interactions, section “Widget Interactions”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
B
Explanation:
Keeping Self-Provider Mode Off is the correct setting of Widget-2 in Dashboard-B to satisfy the requirement. Self-Provider Mode is a widget setting that determines whether the widget can provide data to itself or receive data from another widget. If Self-Provider Mode is On, the widget provides data to itself based on its configuration and does not receive data from other widgets. If Self-Provider Mode is Off, the widget receives data from another widget that is configured as a provider. In this case, the requirement is that Widget-2 of Dashboard-B should be populated with the information from Widget-1 of Dashboard-A, which means that Widget-2 should receive data from Widget-1. Therefore, Widget-2 should have Self-Provider Mode Off, and Widget-1 should have Widget-2 as a receiver in its widget interactions. Keeping Refresh Content Off or On is not relevant to the requirement, as it only affects the frequency of data refresh in the widget. Keeping Self-Provider Mode On is the opposite of what is needed, as it would prevent Widget-2 from receiving data from Widget-1.
References: Configuring Widgets, section “Widget Settings”. Configuring Widget Interactions, section “Widget Interactions”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
Question #15
What is the minimum number of fault domains required to achieve vRealize Operations continuous availability with a primary node, data node, and witness node?
- A . 4
- B . 1
- C . 3
- D . 2
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
vRealize Operations continuous availability (CA) separates the vRealize Operations cluster into two fault domains, stretching across vSphere clusters, and protects the analytics cluster against the loss of an entire fault domain. A fault domain consists of one or more analytics nodes grouped according to their physical location in the data center. To activate CA, you must have at least one data node deployed, in addition to the primary node and the witness node. The primary node and the data node must reside in different fault domains, and the witness node must reside in a third location. Therefore, the minimum number of fault domains required to achieve vRealize Operations continuous availability with a primary node, data node, and witness node is two.
References: About vRealize Operations Continuous Availability; Continuous Availability Considerations
D
Explanation:
vRealize Operations continuous availability (CA) separates the vRealize Operations cluster into two fault domains, stretching across vSphere clusters, and protects the analytics cluster against the loss of an entire fault domain. A fault domain consists of one or more analytics nodes grouped according to their physical location in the data center. To activate CA, you must have at least one data node deployed, in addition to the primary node and the witness node. The primary node and the data node must reside in different fault domains, and the witness node must reside in a third location. Therefore, the minimum number of fault domains required to achieve vRealize Operations continuous availability with a primary node, data node, and witness node is two.
References: About vRealize Operations Continuous Availability; Continuous Availability Considerations
Question #16
To meet a requirement for protection against data loss in the event of a physical rack failure, an administrator is deploying a vRealize Operation cluster in a Continuous Availability configuration.
Which three node types will be configured within this scenario? (Choose three.)
- A . Secondary Replica node
- B . Remote Collector node
- C . Primary Replica node
- D . Primary node
- E . Witness node
- F . Secondary node
Correct Answer: C D E
C D E
Explanation:
A vRealize Operations cluster in a Continuous Availability configuration consists of three node types: primary node, primary replica node, and witness node. These node types are deployed across two fault domains, which are separate physical locations that can tolerate failures of an entire rack or site. The witness node is deployed in a third location to monitor the network connectivity between the two fault domains and prevent split-brain scenarios1.
The primary node is the first node that is deployed in the cluster and acts as the master node. It is responsible for managing the cluster configuration, user interface, alerting, and reporting. The primary node is deployed in fault domain 11.
The primary replica node is the second node that is deployed in the cluster and acts as the backup node for the primary node. It is responsible for replicating and synchronizing the data and configuration from the primary node. The primary replica node can take over the functions of the primary node in case of a failure. The primary replica node is deployed in fault domain 21.
The witness node is the third node that is deployed in the cluster and acts as the arbitrator node. It is responsible for monitoring the network connectivity and availability of the primary node and the primary replica node. The witness node can detect a split-brain situation, which occurs when the network connection between the two fault domains is lost and both nodes assume the role of the master node. The witness node can resolve the split-brain situation by making one of the nodes offline to avoid data inconsistency. The witness node is deployed in a third location that is independent of the two fault domains1.
The other options are not node types that are configured in a Continuous Availability configuration. A secondary node is a node that is added to the cluster to increase the capacity and performance of the cluster. A secondary node can be deployed in either fault domain, but it is not required for Continuous Availability1. A remote collector node is a node that is deployed outside the cluster to collect data from remote or isolated data sources. A remote collector node can be deployed in any location, but it is not part of the Continuous Availability configuration2. A secondary replica node is not a valid node type in vRealize Operations.
References: 1: About vRealize Operations Continuous Availability 2: Remote Collector Nodes
C D E
Explanation:
A vRealize Operations cluster in a Continuous Availability configuration consists of three node types: primary node, primary replica node, and witness node. These node types are deployed across two fault domains, which are separate physical locations that can tolerate failures of an entire rack or site. The witness node is deployed in a third location to monitor the network connectivity between the two fault domains and prevent split-brain scenarios1.
The primary node is the first node that is deployed in the cluster and acts as the master node. It is responsible for managing the cluster configuration, user interface, alerting, and reporting. The primary node is deployed in fault domain 11.
The primary replica node is the second node that is deployed in the cluster and acts as the backup node for the primary node. It is responsible for replicating and synchronizing the data and configuration from the primary node. The primary replica node can take over the functions of the primary node in case of a failure. The primary replica node is deployed in fault domain 21.
The witness node is the third node that is deployed in the cluster and acts as the arbitrator node. It is responsible for monitoring the network connectivity and availability of the primary node and the primary replica node. The witness node can detect a split-brain situation, which occurs when the network connection between the two fault domains is lost and both nodes assume the role of the master node. The witness node can resolve the split-brain situation by making one of the nodes offline to avoid data inconsistency. The witness node is deployed in a third location that is independent of the two fault domains1.
The other options are not node types that are configured in a Continuous Availability configuration. A secondary node is a node that is added to the cluster to increase the capacity and performance of the cluster. A secondary node can be deployed in either fault domain, but it is not required for Continuous Availability1. A remote collector node is a node that is deployed outside the cluster to collect data from remote or isolated data sources. A remote collector node can be deployed in any location, but it is not part of the Continuous Availability configuration2. A secondary replica node is not a valid node type in vRealize Operations.
References: 1: About vRealize Operations Continuous Availability 2: Remote Collector Nodes
Question #17
Which two conditions must be met to allow an automated action to be triggered from an alert? (Choose two.)
- A . Within the active policy, the alert definition’s automated setting can remain at the default setting.
- B . Within the active policy, the alert definition’s automated setting must be set to enabled.
- C . The alert will not require an attached recommendation.
- D . The alert must have a recommendation but does not require symptom definitions.
- E . The alert must have a recommendation attached to it.
Correct Answer: B, E
B, E
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations User Guide1, an automated action is a predefined or custom action that can be executed automatically when an alert is triggered. An automated action can help to resolve or prevent the problem that caused the alert, or to notify the relevant stakeholders.
To allow an automated action to be triggered from an alert, two conditions must be met:
Within the active policy, the alert definition’s automated setting must be set to enabled. This allows the alert definition to trigger automated actions when the alert criteria are met. By default, the automated setting is disabled for all alert definitions, and must be manually enabled by the administrator.
The alert must have a recommendation attached to it. A recommendation is a suggested action that can help to resolve or prevent the problem that triggered the alert. A recommendation can include a link to a related topic in the documentation or an external URL. A recommendation can also be associated with an automated action, which can be executed by the system or by the user. An alert definition can have one or more recommendations, but only one of them can be associated with an automated action.
Therefore, the correct answers are B. Within the active policy, the alert definition’s automated setting must be set to enabled. and E. The alert must have a recommendation attached to it, as these are the two conditions that must be met to allow an automated action to be triggered from an alert.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations User Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-user-guide.pdf, page 21-22, 25-26, 29-30
B, E
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations User Guide1, an automated action is a predefined or custom action that can be executed automatically when an alert is triggered. An automated action can help to resolve or prevent the problem that caused the alert, or to notify the relevant stakeholders.
To allow an automated action to be triggered from an alert, two conditions must be met:
Within the active policy, the alert definition’s automated setting must be set to enabled. This allows the alert definition to trigger automated actions when the alert criteria are met. By default, the automated setting is disabled for all alert definitions, and must be manually enabled by the administrator.
The alert must have a recommendation attached to it. A recommendation is a suggested action that can help to resolve or prevent the problem that triggered the alert. A recommendation can include a link to a related topic in the documentation or an external URL. A recommendation can also be associated with an automated action, which can be executed by the system or by the user. An alert definition can have one or more recommendations, but only one of them can be associated with an automated action.
Therefore, the correct answers are B. Within the active policy, the alert definition’s automated setting must be set to enabled. and E. The alert must have a recommendation attached to it, as these are the two conditions that must be met to allow an automated action to be triggered from an alert.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations User Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-user-guide.pdf, page 21-22, 25-26, 29-30
Question #18
An administrator defines the role-based access control mechanisms for new vRealize Operations Manager implementation using LDAP authentication method.
Which statement accurately describes these users?
- A . Credentials for these accounts are stored in its central Postgres database.
- B . They are not allowed to perform any actions in vRealize Operations.
- C . They can access vSphere and other objects including third-party objects.
- D . The LDAP user password policy is set to expire every 45 days in vRealize Operations.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the users who are imported from an LDAP authentication source can access vSphere and other objects including third-party objects in vRealize Operations, as long as they have the appropriate permissions and roles assigned to them.
The LDAP users can use their LDAP credentials to log in to vRealize Operations, and they can view and manage the objects that are within their scope of access. The other options are incorrect because they are either false or irrelevant. The credentials for the LDAP users are not stored in the central Postgres database of vRealize Operations, but in the LDAP server. The LDAP users are allowed to perform any actions in vRealize Operations that are permitted by their roles and permissions. The LDAP user password policy is not set by vRealize Operations, but by the LDAP server.
References: Managing Users and Access Control in vRealize Operations; Authentication Sources; Give Administrator Access to AD or LDAP Users
C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the users who are imported from an LDAP authentication source can access vSphere and other objects including third-party objects in vRealize Operations, as long as they have the appropriate permissions and roles assigned to them.
The LDAP users can use their LDAP credentials to log in to vRealize Operations, and they can view and manage the objects that are within their scope of access. The other options are incorrect because they are either false or irrelevant. The credentials for the LDAP users are not stored in the central Postgres database of vRealize Operations, but in the LDAP server. The LDAP users are allowed to perform any actions in vRealize Operations that are permitted by their roles and permissions. The LDAP user password policy is not set by vRealize Operations, but by the LDAP server.
References: Managing Users and Access Control in vRealize Operations; Authentication Sources; Give Administrator Access to AD or LDAP Users
Question #19
Which regulatory, standards-based compliance pack is available in vRealize Operations?
- A . Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
- B . Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
- C . CIS Security Standards
- D . General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The regulatory, standards-based compliance pack that is available in vRealize Operations is the CIS Security Standards. The CIS Security Standards are a set of best practices and recommendations for securing IT systems and data against cyberattacks. The CIS Security Standards are developed and maintained by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), a nonprofit organization that provides cybersecurity resources and guidance to organizations and individuals1. The vRealize Operations Compliance Pack for CIS provides alerts, policies, and reports to validate the vSphere resources against the CIS hardening guide. The following resources are being validated using this content: ESXi Host, Virtual Machine, vCenter Server, Distributed Switch, Distributed Port Group, and Distributed Firewall2. The vRealize Operations Compliance Pack for CIS can be downloaded and installed from the VMware Marketplace3. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) (option A) is not a regulatory, standards-based compliance pack that is available in vRealize Operations. SOX is a federal law that regulates the financial reporting and auditing of public companies in the United States. SOX does not provide specific technical guidelines or benchmarks for securing IT systems and data4. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) (option B) is not a regulatory, standards-based compliance pack that is available in vRealize Operations. CVE is a list of publicly known cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures that are assigned unique identifiers and descriptions. CVE does not provide specific security standards or recommendations for securing IT systems and data5. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (option D) is not a regulatory, standards-based compliance pack that is available in vRealize Operations. GDPR is a legal framework that regulates the collection, processing, and transfer of personal data of individuals in the European Union and the European Economic Area. GDPR does not provide specific technical guidelines or benchmarks for securing IT systems and data.
References:
1: CIS Security Standards – cisecurity.org, CIS, 2021, [7].
2: vRealize Operations Compliance Pack for CIS – VMware Marketplace, VMware, 2021, 1.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 237.
4: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) – investopedia.com, Investopedia, 2021, [8].
5: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) – cve.mitre.org, MITRE, 2021, [9].
[6]: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – ec.europa.eu, European Commission, 2021, [10].
[7]: CIS Security Standards – cisecurity.org, CIS, 2021, [7].
[8]: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) – investopedia.com, Investopedia, 2021, [8].
[9]: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) – cve.mitre.org, MITRE, 2021, [9].
[10]: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – ec.europa.eu, European Commission, 2021, [10].
C
Explanation:
The regulatory, standards-based compliance pack that is available in vRealize Operations is the CIS Security Standards. The CIS Security Standards are a set of best practices and recommendations for securing IT systems and data against cyberattacks. The CIS Security Standards are developed and maintained by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), a nonprofit organization that provides cybersecurity resources and guidance to organizations and individuals1. The vRealize Operations Compliance Pack for CIS provides alerts, policies, and reports to validate the vSphere resources against the CIS hardening guide. The following resources are being validated using this content: ESXi Host, Virtual Machine, vCenter Server, Distributed Switch, Distributed Port Group, and Distributed Firewall2. The vRealize Operations Compliance Pack for CIS can be downloaded and installed from the VMware Marketplace3. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) (option A) is not a regulatory, standards-based compliance pack that is available in vRealize Operations. SOX is a federal law that regulates the financial reporting and auditing of public companies in the United States. SOX does not provide specific technical guidelines or benchmarks for securing IT systems and data4. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) (option B) is not a regulatory, standards-based compliance pack that is available in vRealize Operations. CVE is a list of publicly known cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures that are assigned unique identifiers and descriptions. CVE does not provide specific security standards or recommendations for securing IT systems and data5. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (option D) is not a regulatory, standards-based compliance pack that is available in vRealize Operations. GDPR is a legal framework that regulates the collection, processing, and transfer of personal data of individuals in the European Union and the European Economic Area. GDPR does not provide specific technical guidelines or benchmarks for securing IT systems and data.
References:
1: CIS Security Standards – cisecurity.org, CIS, 2021, [7].
2: vRealize Operations Compliance Pack for CIS – VMware Marketplace, VMware, 2021, 1.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 237.
4: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) – investopedia.com, Investopedia, 2021, [8].
5: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) – cve.mitre.org, MITRE, 2021, [9].
[6]: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – ec.europa.eu, European Commission, 2021, [10].
[7]: CIS Security Standards – cisecurity.org, CIS, 2021, [7].
[8]: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) – investopedia.com, Investopedia, 2021, [8].
[9]: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) – cve.mitre.org, MITRE, 2021, [9].
[10]: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – ec.europa.eu, European Commission, 2021, [10].
Question #20
Which two options can be applied as a super metric? (Choose two.)
- A . The average CPU usage of VMs within a Datacenter
- B . The difference of CPU utilization for each VM between two defined time stamps
- C . String operators that are valid to be used with mathematical calculations in a function
- D . Count of Non-Windows VMs in a vSphere cluster
- E . The average SCSI count with disk size of VMs within an ESXi host
Correct Answer: A, D
A, D
Explanation:
A super metric is a mathematical formula that contains one or more metrics or properties for one or more objects. It can be used to create custom metrics that are specific to your environment and can help you gain deeper insights into the performance and health of your infrastructure1. Super metrics can be applied to any object type that contains the objects or metrics involved in the formula2.
Option A is a valid super metric, as it calculates the average CPU usage of VMs within a Datacenter, which is an object type that contains VMs as child objects. The formula for this super metric could be something like avg(${this, metric=cpu|usage_average, depth=1}), which means the average of the CPU usage average metric for all the child objects of the current object3.
Option D is also a valid super metric, as it counts the number of Non-Windows VMs in a vSphere cluster, which is an object type that contains VMs as child objects. The formula for this super metric could be something like count(${this, metric=guestfilesystem|osType, depth=1, where=not contains windows}), which means the count of the guest OS type metric for all the child objects of the current object, where the value does not contain the word windows3.
Option B is not a valid super metric, as it involves the difference of CPU utilization for each VM between two defined time stamps, which is not a metric or property that can be used in a super metric formula. Super metrics can only use metrics or properties that are collected by vRealize Operations, not arbitrary time stamps2.
Option C is not a valid super metric, as it involves string operators that are valid to be used with mathematical calculations in a function, which is not a metric or property that can be used in a super metric formula. Super metrics can only use numerical values, not string values, in mathematical calculations2.
Option E is not a valid super metric, as it involves the average SCSI count with disk size of VMs within an ESXi host, which is not a metric or property that can be used in a super metric formula. Super metrics can only use metrics or properties that are available for the object type that the super metric is assigned to, and the SCSI count and disk size are not available for the ESXi host object type2.
References:
My Top 15 vRealize Operations Super Metrics – VMware Blogs Configuring Super Metrics – VMware Docs
vRealize Operations 8.10 – Create Super Metric – Virtualization Blog
A, D
Explanation:
A super metric is a mathematical formula that contains one or more metrics or properties for one or more objects. It can be used to create custom metrics that are specific to your environment and can help you gain deeper insights into the performance and health of your infrastructure1. Super metrics can be applied to any object type that contains the objects or metrics involved in the formula2.
Option A is a valid super metric, as it calculates the average CPU usage of VMs within a Datacenter, which is an object type that contains VMs as child objects. The formula for this super metric could be something like avg(${this, metric=cpu|usage_average, depth=1}), which means the average of the CPU usage average metric for all the child objects of the current object3.
Option D is also a valid super metric, as it counts the number of Non-Windows VMs in a vSphere cluster, which is an object type that contains VMs as child objects. The formula for this super metric could be something like count(${this, metric=guestfilesystem|osType, depth=1, where=not contains windows}), which means the count of the guest OS type metric for all the child objects of the current object, where the value does not contain the word windows3.
Option B is not a valid super metric, as it involves the difference of CPU utilization for each VM between two defined time stamps, which is not a metric or property that can be used in a super metric formula. Super metrics can only use metrics or properties that are collected by vRealize Operations, not arbitrary time stamps2.
Option C is not a valid super metric, as it involves string operators that are valid to be used with mathematical calculations in a function, which is not a metric or property that can be used in a super metric formula. Super metrics can only use numerical values, not string values, in mathematical calculations2.
Option E is not a valid super metric, as it involves the average SCSI count with disk size of VMs within an ESXi host, which is not a metric or property that can be used in a super metric formula. Super metrics can only use metrics or properties that are available for the object type that the super metric is assigned to, and the SCSI count and disk size are not available for the ESXi host object type2.
References:
My Top 15 vRealize Operations Super Metrics – VMware Blogs Configuring Super Metrics – VMware Docs
vRealize Operations 8.10 – Create Super Metric – Virtualization Blog
Question #21
An administrator has been tasked with configuring vRealize Operations to ensure that workload performance across the VMware SDDC is the main priority. In the event of an issue, remediation activities should be automatically completed to minimize any impact to running workloads. A maximum of 10% cluster resources should be reserved for burst capacity.
Which option should the administrator configure to meet these requirements?
- A . Business Intent
- B . Reclamation
- C . Operational Intent
- D . Rightsizing
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations User Guide1, the Business Intent option allows the administrator to configure vRealize Operations to ensure that workload performance across the VMware SDDC is the main priority. The Business Intent option enables the administrator to define the performance, efficiency, and consolidation goals for the clusters and hosts in the SDDC, and to specify the maximum amount of cluster resources to be reserved for burst capacity. The vRealize Operations then uses these goals to optimize the placement and balance of the workloads, and to perform automated remediation actions in the event of an issue. The other options are not correct because:
The Reclamation option allows the administrator to configure vRealize Operations to identify and reclaim unused or overprovisioned resources in the SDDC, such as CPU, memory, disk space, and snapshots. This option does not directly affect the workload performance or remediation activities1. The Operational Intent option allows the administrator to configure vRealize Operations to monitor and alert on the operational health and risk of the SDDC components, such as clusters, hosts, datastores, and virtual machines. This option does not directly affect the workload placement, balance, or remediation activities1.
The Rightsizing option allows the administrator to configure vRealize Operations to analyze and recommend the optimal CPU, memory, and disk size for the virtual machines in the SDDC, based on their actual utilization and demand. This option does not directly affect the workload performance or remediation activities1.
References: 1: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 63-66.
A
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations User Guide1, the Business Intent option allows the administrator to configure vRealize Operations to ensure that workload performance across the VMware SDDC is the main priority. The Business Intent option enables the administrator to define the performance, efficiency, and consolidation goals for the clusters and hosts in the SDDC, and to specify the maximum amount of cluster resources to be reserved for burst capacity. The vRealize Operations then uses these goals to optimize the placement and balance of the workloads, and to perform automated remediation actions in the event of an issue. The other options are not correct because:
The Reclamation option allows the administrator to configure vRealize Operations to identify and reclaim unused or overprovisioned resources in the SDDC, such as CPU, memory, disk space, and snapshots. This option does not directly affect the workload performance or remediation activities1. The Operational Intent option allows the administrator to configure vRealize Operations to monitor and alert on the operational health and risk of the SDDC components, such as clusters, hosts, datastores, and virtual machines. This option does not directly affect the workload placement, balance, or remediation activities1.
The Rightsizing option allows the administrator to configure vRealize Operations to analyze and recommend the optimal CPU, memory, and disk size for the virtual machines in the SDDC, based on their actual utilization and demand. This option does not directly affect the workload performance or remediation activities1.
References: 1: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 63-66.
Question #22
While creating a What-If Analysis to compare datacenters, the administrator would like to simulate 25% utilization of the resources.
Which workload option should be included in the scenario?
- A . Memory
- B . Annual Projected Growth
- C . Expected Utilization
- D . CPU
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Expected Utilization is the workload option that should be included in the scenario to simulate 25% utilization of the resources. Expected Utilization is a percentage value that indicates how much of the allocated resources (CPU, memory, and storage) are expected to be used by the workload. By setting the Expected Utilization to 25%, the administrator can model the impact of adding or removing a workload that consumes 25% of the resources in the datacenter. Memory, Annual Projected Growth, and CPU are not workload options, but workload attributes. Memory and CPU are the amount of resources allocated to the workload, and Annual Projected Growth is the percentage by which the workload is expected to grow each year. These attributes do not directly specify the utilization of the resources by the workload.
References: What-If Analysis – Workload Planning: Traditional, section “How What-If Analysis – Workload Planning: Traditional Works”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
C
Explanation:
Expected Utilization is the workload option that should be included in the scenario to simulate 25% utilization of the resources. Expected Utilization is a percentage value that indicates how much of the allocated resources (CPU, memory, and storage) are expected to be used by the workload. By setting the Expected Utilization to 25%, the administrator can model the impact of adding or removing a workload that consumes 25% of the resources in the datacenter. Memory, Annual Projected Growth, and CPU are not workload options, but workload attributes. Memory and CPU are the amount of resources allocated to the workload, and Annual Projected Growth is the percentage by which the workload is expected to grow each year. These attributes do not directly specify the utilization of the resources by the workload.
References: What-If Analysis – Workload Planning: Traditional, section “How What-If Analysis – Workload Planning: Traditional Works”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
Question #23
An administrator is working on a non-credential based service discovery in a virtualization environment using vRealize Operations.
Which package is a base requirement of the virtual machine?
- A . Telegraf Agent
- B . .NET
- C . Remote Collector
- D . VMware Tools
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
VMware Tools is a base requirement of the virtual machine for non-credential based service discovery in a virtualization environment using vRealize Operations. Non-credential based service discovery leverages VMware Tools to discover services running on the virtual machines without requiring credentials. VMware Tools is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance and management of the virtual machines. It includes a service discovery plugin that enables vRealize Operations to collect information about the services and processes running on the virtual machines. The service discovery plugin uses netstat or ss commands to identify the services and their dependencies. VMware Tools also provides other benefits such as improved network and graphics performance, time synchronization, graceful power operations, and more. Therefore, VMware Tools is a base requirement of the virtual machine for non-credential based service discovery in vRealize Operations.
References: Credential-Less Service Discovery with vRealize Operations; Service Discovery with VMware vRealize Operations; Service and Application Discovery
D
Explanation:
VMware Tools is a base requirement of the virtual machine for non-credential based service discovery in a virtualization environment using vRealize Operations. Non-credential based service discovery leverages VMware Tools to discover services running on the virtual machines without requiring credentials. VMware Tools is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance and management of the virtual machines. It includes a service discovery plugin that enables vRealize Operations to collect information about the services and processes running on the virtual machines. The service discovery plugin uses netstat or ss commands to identify the services and their dependencies. VMware Tools also provides other benefits such as improved network and graphics performance, time synchronization, graceful power operations, and more. Therefore, VMware Tools is a base requirement of the virtual machine for non-credential based service discovery in vRealize Operations.
References: Credential-Less Service Discovery with vRealize Operations; Service Discovery with VMware vRealize Operations; Service and Application Discovery
Question #24
Which two are supported Cloud Account types in vRealize Operations? (Choose two.)
- A . Microsoft Azure
- B . Horizon Connection Server
- C . Google Cloud Platform
- D . vRealize Automation
- E . vCenter Server
Correct Answer: A E
A E
Explanation:
A cloud account is a configuration that enables vRealize Operations to collect data from a cloud platform or service. vRealize Operations supports different types of cloud accounts, depending on the source of the data and the type of the adapter that is used to connect to the cloud platform or service1. Two of the supported cloud account types are Microsoft Azure and vCenter Server. Microsoft Azure is a cloud platform that provides a range of services, such as compute, storage, networking, database, analytics, and security. vRealize Operations can connect to Microsoft Azure by using the Microsoft Azure Management Pack, which is an adapter that collects data from the Azure Monitor service. The Microsoft Azure cloud account requires the credentials and subscription ID of the Azure account, and the resource groups and regions that are monitored by vRealize Operations2. vCenter Server is a platform that manages the VMware private cloud components, such as ESXi, NSX-T Data Center, vSAN, and HCX. vRealize Operations can connect to vCenter Server by using the vSphere solution, which is an adapter that collects data from the vCenter Server API. The vCenter Server cloud account requires the credentials and IP address or FQDN of the vCenter Server instance, and the advanced settings that determine the data collection and processing options3.
The other options are not supported cloud account types in vRealize Operations. Horizon Connection Server is a platform that manages the VMware Horizon virtual desktop infrastructure, but it is not a cloud account type. vRealize Operations can connect to Horizon Connection Server by using the Horizon Adapter, which is a separate adapter that does not require a cloud account configuration4.
Google Cloud Platform is a cloud platform that provides a range of services, such as compute, storage, networking, database, analytics, and security, but it is not a cloud account type. vRealize Operations can connect to Google Cloud Platform by using the Google Cloud Platform Management Pack, which is an adapter that collects data from the Google Cloud Monitoring service. The Google Cloud Platform Management Pack does not use a cloud account configuration, but a service account configuration, which requires a service account key file and a project ID. vRealize Automation is a platform that automates the delivery and management of IT services across multiple clouds, but it is not a cloud account type. vRealize Operations can connect to vRealize Automation by using the vRealize Automation Management Pack, which is an adapter that collects data from the vRealize Automation API. The vRealize Automation Management Pack does not use a cloud account configuration, but a vRealize Automation instance configuration, which requires the credentials and IP address or FQDN of the vRealize Automation instance.
References: 1: Cloud Accounts 2: Configure a Microsoft Azure Cloud Account in vRealize Operations 3: Configure a vCenter Server Cloud Account in vRealize Operations 4: Horizon Adapter: [Configure a Service Account for Google Cloud Platform in vRealize Operations]: [Configure a vRealize Automation Instance in vRealize Operations]
A E
Explanation:
A cloud account is a configuration that enables vRealize Operations to collect data from a cloud platform or service. vRealize Operations supports different types of cloud accounts, depending on the source of the data and the type of the adapter that is used to connect to the cloud platform or service1. Two of the supported cloud account types are Microsoft Azure and vCenter Server. Microsoft Azure is a cloud platform that provides a range of services, such as compute, storage, networking, database, analytics, and security. vRealize Operations can connect to Microsoft Azure by using the Microsoft Azure Management Pack, which is an adapter that collects data from the Azure Monitor service. The Microsoft Azure cloud account requires the credentials and subscription ID of the Azure account, and the resource groups and regions that are monitored by vRealize Operations2. vCenter Server is a platform that manages the VMware private cloud components, such as ESXi, NSX-T Data Center, vSAN, and HCX. vRealize Operations can connect to vCenter Server by using the vSphere solution, which is an adapter that collects data from the vCenter Server API. The vCenter Server cloud account requires the credentials and IP address or FQDN of the vCenter Server instance, and the advanced settings that determine the data collection and processing options3.
The other options are not supported cloud account types in vRealize Operations. Horizon Connection Server is a platform that manages the VMware Horizon virtual desktop infrastructure, but it is not a cloud account type. vRealize Operations can connect to Horizon Connection Server by using the Horizon Adapter, which is a separate adapter that does not require a cloud account configuration4.
Google Cloud Platform is a cloud platform that provides a range of services, such as compute, storage, networking, database, analytics, and security, but it is not a cloud account type. vRealize Operations can connect to Google Cloud Platform by using the Google Cloud Platform Management Pack, which is an adapter that collects data from the Google Cloud Monitoring service. The Google Cloud Platform Management Pack does not use a cloud account configuration, but a service account configuration, which requires a service account key file and a project ID. vRealize Automation is a platform that automates the delivery and management of IT services across multiple clouds, but it is not a cloud account type. vRealize Operations can connect to vRealize Automation by using the vRealize Automation Management Pack, which is an adapter that collects data from the vRealize Automation API. The vRealize Automation Management Pack does not use a cloud account configuration, but a vRealize Automation instance configuration, which requires the credentials and IP address or FQDN of the vRealize Automation instance.
References: 1: Cloud Accounts 2: Configure a Microsoft Azure Cloud Account in vRealize Operations 3: Configure a vCenter Server Cloud Account in vRealize Operations 4: Horizon Adapter: [Configure a Service Account for Google Cloud Platform in vRealize Operations]: [Configure a vRealize Automation Instance in vRealize Operations]
Question #25
After deploying vRealize Operations, an administrator needs to configure cost drivers to accurately reflect the purchase price and date of all nodes within the VMware vSAN cluster that are being monitored.
Which type of cost driver should the administrator select?
- A . Server Hardware: Hyper-Converged
- B . Storage
- C . Server Hardware: Traditional
- D . Additional Costs
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Cloud Cost Management Guide1, cost drivers are the factors that influence the cost of running a service or a resource. Cost drivers can be based on various parameters, such as hardware, software, labor, power, cooling, etc. Cost drivers can be configured in vRealize Operations to reflect the actual costs of the monitored environment and to generate accurate cost reports and analysis.
One of the types of cost drivers that can be configured in vRealize Operations is Server Hardware. This cost driver allows the administrator to specify the purchase price and date of the physical servers that host the virtual machines. The purchase price and date are used to calculate the depreciation and the residual value of the servers over time. The Server Hardware cost driver has three sub-types: Traditional, Hyper-Converged, and Cloud. Each sub-type has different options and calculations for the cost driver.
The Traditional sub-type is used for servers that have separate storage devices, such as SAN or NAS. The Hyper-Converged sub-type is used for servers that have integrated storage devices, such as vSAN. The Cloud sub-type is used for servers that are hosted by a cloud provider, such as AWS or Azure.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. Server Hardware: Hyper-Converged, as this is the type of cost driver that should be selected by the administrator to configure the cost of the nodes within the VMware vSAN cluster that are being monitored.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Cloud Cost Management Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-cloud-cost-management-guide.pdf, page 9-10, 15-16
A
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Cloud Cost Management Guide1, cost drivers are the factors that influence the cost of running a service or a resource. Cost drivers can be based on various parameters, such as hardware, software, labor, power, cooling, etc. Cost drivers can be configured in vRealize Operations to reflect the actual costs of the monitored environment and to generate accurate cost reports and analysis.
One of the types of cost drivers that can be configured in vRealize Operations is Server Hardware. This cost driver allows the administrator to specify the purchase price and date of the physical servers that host the virtual machines. The purchase price and date are used to calculate the depreciation and the residual value of the servers over time. The Server Hardware cost driver has three sub-types: Traditional, Hyper-Converged, and Cloud. Each sub-type has different options and calculations for the cost driver.
The Traditional sub-type is used for servers that have separate storage devices, such as SAN or NAS. The Hyper-Converged sub-type is used for servers that have integrated storage devices, such as vSAN. The Cloud sub-type is used for servers that are hosted by a cloud provider, such as AWS or Azure.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. Server Hardware: Hyper-Converged, as this is the type of cost driver that should be selected by the administrator to configure the cost of the nodes within the VMware vSAN cluster that are being monitored.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Cloud Cost Management Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-cloud-cost-management-guide.pdf, page 9-10, 15-16
Question #26
Which option in vRealize Operations is able to calculate measurements on a Guest OS?
- A . Custom Script
- B . HTTP Check
- C . UDP Check
- D . TCP Check
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the Custom Script option in vRealize Operations is able to calculate measurements on a Guest OS. The Custom Script option allows the administrator to run a script on the Guest OS of a virtual machine and collect the output as a metric. The script can be written in any language that is supported by the Guest OS, such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. The script can perform any calculation or operation that is required by the administrator, such as checking the CPU load, memory usage, disk space, or application status. The script output can be numeric or text, and it can be displayed in a dashboard, alert, or report. The other options, such as HTTP Check, UDP Check, or TCP Check, are not able to calculate measurements on a Guest OS. They are used to monitor the availability and response time of a web service, a UDP port, or a TCP port, respectively. They do not run any script on the Guest OS, nor do they collect any metric from the Guest OS.
References: Custom Script; How to build a per-guest filesystem report in vRealize Operations using the ‘Breakdown By’ feature; How to Get In-Guest Metrics in vRealize Operations for Horizon 6
A
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the Custom Script option in vRealize Operations is able to calculate measurements on a Guest OS. The Custom Script option allows the administrator to run a script on the Guest OS of a virtual machine and collect the output as a metric. The script can be written in any language that is supported by the Guest OS, such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. The script can perform any calculation or operation that is required by the administrator, such as checking the CPU load, memory usage, disk space, or application status. The script output can be numeric or text, and it can be displayed in a dashboard, alert, or report. The other options, such as HTTP Check, UDP Check, or TCP Check, are not able to calculate measurements on a Guest OS. They are used to monitor the availability and response time of a web service, a UDP port, or a TCP port, respectively. They do not run any script on the Guest OS, nor do they collect any metric from the Guest OS.
References: Custom Script; How to build a per-guest filesystem report in vRealize Operations using the ‘Breakdown By’ feature; How to Get In-Guest Metrics in vRealize Operations for Horizon 6
Question #27
At which frequency are new services discovered when using Service Discovery in vRealize Operations?
- A . Every 15 minutes
- B . Every 24 hours
- C . Every 5 minutes
- D . Every hour
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The frequency at which new services are discovered when using Service Discovery in vRealize Operations is every 5 minutes. Service Discovery is a feature of vRealize Operations that allows the
administrator to discover and monitor the applications and services running on the virtual machines in the environment1. Service Discovery can be performed using two methods: credential-less and credential-based. Credential-less Service Discovery uses VMware Tools to query the guest operating system for the list of running processes, and then matches them with a predefined set of signatures to identify the applications and services2. Credential-based Service Discovery uses the credentials provided by the administrator to log in to the guest operating system and run commands or scripts to discover the applications and services3. Credential-less Service Discovery collects the information about the services running inside the guest every five minutes4. Credential-based Service Discovery collects the information about the services running inside the guest every 24 hours5. Therefore, the frequency at which new services are discovered when using Service Discovery in vRealize Operations depends on the method used, but the most frequent one is every 5 minutes for credential-less Service Discovery.
References:
1: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 237.
2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 238.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 239.
4: Credential-Less Service Discovery with vRealize Operations, VMware, 2020, 4.
5: Service Discovery with VMware vRealize Operations, Brock Peterson, 2021, 5.
C
Explanation:
The frequency at which new services are discovered when using Service Discovery in vRealize Operations is every 5 minutes. Service Discovery is a feature of vRealize Operations that allows the
administrator to discover and monitor the applications and services running on the virtual machines in the environment1. Service Discovery can be performed using two methods: credential-less and credential-based. Credential-less Service Discovery uses VMware Tools to query the guest operating system for the list of running processes, and then matches them with a predefined set of signatures to identify the applications and services2. Credential-based Service Discovery uses the credentials provided by the administrator to log in to the guest operating system and run commands or scripts to discover the applications and services3. Credential-less Service Discovery collects the information about the services running inside the guest every five minutes4. Credential-based Service Discovery collects the information about the services running inside the guest every 24 hours5. Therefore, the frequency at which new services are discovered when using Service Discovery in vRealize Operations depends on the method used, but the most frequent one is every 5 minutes for credential-less Service Discovery.
References:
1: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 237.
2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 238.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 239.
4: Credential-Less Service Discovery with vRealize Operations, VMware, 2020, 4.
5: Service Discovery with VMware vRealize Operations, Brock Peterson, 2021, 5.
Question #28
An administrator deployed vRealize Operations and has been tasked with ensuring that the VMware SDDC remains compliant to the VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide. The compliance benchmark is showing that the VMware SDDC is not completely compliant to the standards.
Which three symptoms could have triggered a compliance alert? (Choose three.)
- A . The lockdown mode on a vSphere ESXi host is set to Disabled.
- B . Transparent Page Sharing is Disabled on a virtual machine.
- C . The SNMP service on a vSphere ESXi host is set to Disabled.
- D . The Enable 3D Support setting for the Virtual Machine is set to FALSE.
- E . The Disable console copy operation for a Virtual Machine is set to FALSE.
- F . The Forged Transmit policy is set to allow on a Distributed Port Group.
Correct Answer: A, E, F
A, E, F
Explanation:
A compliance alert is an alert that indicates that an object in the environment is not compliant with a predefined or custom compliance standard. A compliance standard is a collection of compliance alerts that are based on a specific security or regulatory guideline, such as the VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide. A compliance alert is triggered when one or more symptoms that represent the compliance rules are violated by the object12.
The VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide is a document that provides prescriptive guidance and best practices for securing vSphere components, such as ESXi hosts, virtual machines, vCenter Server, and vSphere networking. The guide defines several security configuration baselines for different vSphere versions and environments, and provides recommendations and procedures for applying the security settings34.
The following symptoms could have triggered a compliance alert based on the VMware vSphere
Security Configuration Guide:
The lockdown mode on a vSphere ESXi host is set to Disabled. Lockdown mode is a feature that
restricts the access to an ESXi host to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to the host configuration. The guide recommends enabling lockdown mode on all ESXi hosts to enhance the security and reduce the attack surface of the hosts5.
The Disable console copy operation for a Virtual Machine is set to FALSE. This setting controls whether the copy and paste operations are allowed between the virtual machine console and the remote console. The guide recommends disabling the console copy operation for all virtual machines to prevent the leakage of sensitive data or the introduction of malicious code.
The Forged Transmit policy is set to allow on a Distributed Port Group. This policy determines how the virtual switch handles outbound frames that have a source MAC address that is different from the one that is configured on the virtual adapter. The guide recommends setting the Forged Transmit policy to reject on all Distributed Port Groups to prevent MAC address spoofing attacks.
The other options are not symptoms that could have triggered a compliance alert based on the VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide. Transparent Page Sharing is a memory management technique that allows the hypervisor to identify and eliminate redundant memory pages across multiple virtual machines. The guide does not provide any recommendation on the Transparent Page Sharing setting for virtual machines, as it depends on the security and performance requirements of the environment. The SNMP service is a protocol that enables the monitoring and management of network devices. The guide does not provide any recommendation on the SNMP service setting for ESXi hosts, as it depends on the monitoring and management needs of the environment. The Enable 3D Support setting is a feature that allows the virtual machine to use the hardware-accelerated graphics capabilities of the ESXi host. The guide does not provide any recommendation on the Enable 3D Support setting for virtual machines, as it depends on the application and user experience requirements of the environment.
References:
1: Compliance Alerts – VMware Docs 2: Compliance Benchmarks – VMware Docs 3: VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide 4: VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide C Vmware Docs 5: Lockdown Mode – VMware Docs: [Enable or Disable Lockdown Mode on an ESXi Host – VMware Docs]: [Disable Copy and Paste Operations Between the Guest Operating System and Remote Console – VMware Docs]: [Disable Copy and Paste Operations Between the Guest Operating System and Remote Console – VMware Docs]: [Security Policies for Virtual Switches – VMware Docs]: [Configure Security Policies for a Distributed Port Group – VMware Docs]: [Transparent Page Sharing – VMware Docs]: [Transparent Page Sharing – VMware Docs]: [SNMP Agent – VMware Docs]: [Configure SNMP for ESXi – VMware Docs]: [Hardware-Accelerated 3D Graphics – VMware Docs]: [Enable 3D Support for a Virtual Machine – VMware Docs]: [vRealize Operations Manager User Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Concepts Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager API Programming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
A, E, F
Explanation:
A compliance alert is an alert that indicates that an object in the environment is not compliant with a predefined or custom compliance standard. A compliance standard is a collection of compliance alerts that are based on a specific security or regulatory guideline, such as the VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide. A compliance alert is triggered when one or more symptoms that represent the compliance rules are violated by the object12.
The VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide is a document that provides prescriptive guidance and best practices for securing vSphere components, such as ESXi hosts, virtual machines, vCenter Server, and vSphere networking. The guide defines several security configuration baselines for different vSphere versions and environments, and provides recommendations and procedures for applying the security settings34.
The following symptoms could have triggered a compliance alert based on the VMware vSphere
Security Configuration Guide:
The lockdown mode on a vSphere ESXi host is set to Disabled. Lockdown mode is a feature that
restricts the access to an ESXi host to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to the host configuration. The guide recommends enabling lockdown mode on all ESXi hosts to enhance the security and reduce the attack surface of the hosts5.
The Disable console copy operation for a Virtual Machine is set to FALSE. This setting controls whether the copy and paste operations are allowed between the virtual machine console and the remote console. The guide recommends disabling the console copy operation for all virtual machines to prevent the leakage of sensitive data or the introduction of malicious code.
The Forged Transmit policy is set to allow on a Distributed Port Group. This policy determines how the virtual switch handles outbound frames that have a source MAC address that is different from the one that is configured on the virtual adapter. The guide recommends setting the Forged Transmit policy to reject on all Distributed Port Groups to prevent MAC address spoofing attacks.
The other options are not symptoms that could have triggered a compliance alert based on the VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide. Transparent Page Sharing is a memory management technique that allows the hypervisor to identify and eliminate redundant memory pages across multiple virtual machines. The guide does not provide any recommendation on the Transparent Page Sharing setting for virtual machines, as it depends on the security and performance requirements of the environment. The SNMP service is a protocol that enables the monitoring and management of network devices. The guide does not provide any recommendation on the SNMP service setting for ESXi hosts, as it depends on the monitoring and management needs of the environment. The Enable 3D Support setting is a feature that allows the virtual machine to use the hardware-accelerated graphics capabilities of the ESXi host. The guide does not provide any recommendation on the Enable 3D Support setting for virtual machines, as it depends on the application and user experience requirements of the environment.
References:
1: Compliance Alerts – VMware Docs 2: Compliance Benchmarks – VMware Docs 3: VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide 4: VMware vSphere Security Configuration Guide C Vmware Docs 5: Lockdown Mode – VMware Docs: [Enable or Disable Lockdown Mode on an ESXi Host – VMware Docs]: [Disable Copy and Paste Operations Between the Guest Operating System and Remote Console – VMware Docs]: [Disable Copy and Paste Operations Between the Guest Operating System and Remote Console – VMware Docs]: [Security Policies for Virtual Switches – VMware Docs]: [Configure Security Policies for a Distributed Port Group – VMware Docs]: [Transparent Page Sharing – VMware Docs]: [Transparent Page Sharing – VMware Docs]: [SNMP Agent – VMware Docs]: [Configure SNMP for ESXi – VMware Docs]: [Hardware-Accelerated 3D Graphics – VMware Docs]: [Enable 3D Support for a Virtual Machine – VMware Docs]: [vRealize Operations Manager User Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Concepts Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager API Programming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
Question #29
Which two statements accurately characterize reports in vRealize Operations? (Choose two.)
- A . Views and Dashboards are the only data types available for a report.
- B . Only PDF type reports can be used to schedule a report generation.
- C . A report layout can contain table of contents, cover page, and footer.
- D . Scheduling of reports can be done hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly.
- E . Reports scheduled for generation can only be shared out via email.
Correct Answer: C, D
C, D
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations User Guide1, the two statements that accurately characterize reports in vRealize Operations are:
A report layout can contain table of contents, cover page, and footer. The report layout defines the appearance and structure of the report, and can include these optional elements to enhance the readability and presentation of the report1.
Scheduling of reports can be done hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly. The report schedule defines the frequency and time of the report generation, and can be set to run at regular intervals, such as hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly, or at a specific date and time1. The other statements are not accurate because:
Views and Dashboards are not the only data types available for a report. A report can also include other data types, such as alerts, events, metrics, properties, and super metrics1.
Only PDF type reports cannot be used to schedule a report generation. A report can be generated in different formats, such as PDF, CSV, or XML, and any of these formats can be used to schedule a report generation1.
Reports scheduled for generation can be shared out via email or FTP. A report can be configured to send the generated output to one or more email recipients, or to upload the output to an FTP server1.
References: 1: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 81-87.
C, D
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations User Guide1, the two statements that accurately characterize reports in vRealize Operations are:
A report layout can contain table of contents, cover page, and footer. The report layout defines the appearance and structure of the report, and can include these optional elements to enhance the readability and presentation of the report1.
Scheduling of reports can be done hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly. The report schedule defines the frequency and time of the report generation, and can be set to run at regular intervals, such as hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly, or at a specific date and time1. The other statements are not accurate because:
Views and Dashboards are not the only data types available for a report. A report can also include other data types, such as alerts, events, metrics, properties, and super metrics1.
Only PDF type reports cannot be used to schedule a report generation. A report can be generated in different formats, such as PDF, CSV, or XML, and any of these formats can be used to schedule a report generation1.
Reports scheduled for generation can be shared out via email or FTP. A report can be configured to send the generated output to one or more email recipients, or to upload the output to an FTP server1.
References: 1: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 81-87.
Question #30
A customer is using multiple vRealize Operations (vROps) instances and has one central development vROps instance for creating dashboards. The administrator is tasked to share the newly created dashboards with other vROps instances, and the dashboards must be editable in the other instances.
Which action should the administrator take to accomplish this goal?
- A . Generate a custom URL, set the expiration to "never expire", and import this URL into the other instance.
- B . Use the Embed option to import the HTML code into the other instances.
- C . Connect the vROps instances together, and synchronize the dashboards.
- D . Export the dashboard from the development instance, and import the dashboard into the other instance.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Exporting the dashboard from the development instance, and importing the dashboard into the other instance is the correct action to accomplish the goal. This method allows the administrator to share the dashboard configuration file (in JSON format) with other vROps instances, and edit the dashboard in the other instances as needed. Generating a custom URL, setting the expiration to “never expire”, and importing this URL into the other instance is not a valid option, as this method only allows the administrator to share a non-authenticated view of the dashboard, not the dashboard configuration file. Using the Embed option to import the HTML code into the other instances is not a feasible option, as this method only allows the administrator to embed the dashboard into a web page, not to import the dashboard configuration file. Connecting the vROps instances together, and synchronizing the dashboards is not a possible option, as vROps does not support this feature.
References: Export and Import Dashboards, section “Export and Import Dashboards”. Options for Sharing Dashboards, section “Options for Sharing Dashboards”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
D
Explanation:
Exporting the dashboard from the development instance, and importing the dashboard into the other instance is the correct action to accomplish the goal. This method allows the administrator to share the dashboard configuration file (in JSON format) with other vROps instances, and edit the dashboard in the other instances as needed. Generating a custom URL, setting the expiration to “never expire”, and importing this URL into the other instance is not a valid option, as this method only allows the administrator to share a non-authenticated view of the dashboard, not the dashboard configuration file. Using the Embed option to import the HTML code into the other instances is not a feasible option, as this method only allows the administrator to embed the dashboard into a web page, not to import the dashboard configuration file. Connecting the vROps instances together, and synchronizing the dashboards is not a possible option, as vROps does not support this feature.
References: Export and Import Dashboards, section “Export and Import Dashboards”. Options for Sharing Dashboards, section “Options for Sharing Dashboards”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
Question #31
Which three key benefits does vRealize Operations provide within an environment? (Choose three.)
- A . Capacity optimization
- B . Service catalog for end users
- C . Performance optimization
- D . Monitoring and troubleshooting
- E . Infrastructure orchestration
- F . Provides self-service portal
Correct Answer: A, C, D
A, C, D
Explanation:
vRealize Operations provides the following three key benefits within an environment:
Capacity optimization: vRealize Operations helps you optimize the capacity of your infrastructure and applications by providing visibility, analysis, planning, and automation. You can monitor and forecast the demand, supply, and utilization of resources, identify and reclaim unused or overprovisioned resources, balance the workload across clusters and datastores, and plan for future growth or consolidation scenarios. You can also automate the capacity optimization actions based on policies and alerts.
Performance optimization: vRealize Operations helps you optimize the performance of your infrastructure and applications by providing real-time and historical metrics, alerts, dashboards, and reports. You can monitor and troubleshoot the health, risk, and efficiency of your environment, identify and resolve performance issues, analyze the root cause and impact of problems, and optimize the configuration and placement of your workloads. You can also automate the performance optimization actions based on policies and alerts.
Monitoring and troubleshooting: vRealize Operations helps you monitor and troubleshoot your environment by providing comprehensive and integrated visibility across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. You can collect and analyze data from various sources, such as vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, etc., and correlate them to provide a unified view of your environment. You can also leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect anomalies, generate smart alerts, and provide recommendations. You can also use various tools, such as dashboards, heat maps, topology maps, logs, etc., to drill down into the details and resolve issues faster.
References: vRealize Operations Overview; vRealize Operations Cloud for Service Providers; What’s New in vRealize Operations 8.6
A, C, D
Explanation:
vRealize Operations provides the following three key benefits within an environment:
Capacity optimization: vRealize Operations helps you optimize the capacity of your infrastructure and applications by providing visibility, analysis, planning, and automation. You can monitor and forecast the demand, supply, and utilization of resources, identify and reclaim unused or overprovisioned resources, balance the workload across clusters and datastores, and plan for future growth or consolidation scenarios. You can also automate the capacity optimization actions based on policies and alerts.
Performance optimization: vRealize Operations helps you optimize the performance of your infrastructure and applications by providing real-time and historical metrics, alerts, dashboards, and reports. You can monitor and troubleshoot the health, risk, and efficiency of your environment, identify and resolve performance issues, analyze the root cause and impact of problems, and optimize the configuration and placement of your workloads. You can also automate the performance optimization actions based on policies and alerts.
Monitoring and troubleshooting: vRealize Operations helps you monitor and troubleshoot your environment by providing comprehensive and integrated visibility across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. You can collect and analyze data from various sources, such as vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, etc., and correlate them to provide a unified view of your environment. You can also leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect anomalies, generate smart alerts, and provide recommendations. You can also use various tools, such as dashboards, heat maps, topology maps, logs, etc., to drill down into the details and resolve issues faster.
References: vRealize Operations Overview; vRealize Operations Cloud for Service Providers; What’s New in vRealize Operations 8.6
Question #32
An administrator has deployed a vRealize Operations (vROps) cluster in a Continuous Availability configuration across the two racks in two fault domains. Following a network outage that occurred for several minutes, the administrator has been tasked to ensure that the vROps deployment is still healthy. They have noted that one cluster can still contact the witness node.
Which two events will occur as a result of the outage? (Choose two.)
- A . The vROps cluster will bring the fault domain back automatically once the network has been restored.
- B . The administrator will need to bring the other fault domain online manually.
- C . The administrator will need to restart and resync the vROps cluster.
- D . One fault domain will go offline.
- E . Both fault domains will be offline.
Correct Answer: A, D
A, D
Explanation:
A vROps cluster in a Continuous Availability configuration consists of two fault domains, which are separate physical locations that can tolerate failures of an entire rack or site. The fault domains contain the primary node, the primary replica node, and the data nodes that store and replicate the data and configuration of the cluster. The witness node is deployed in a third location to monitor the network connectivity between the two fault domains and prevent split-brain scenarios, which occur when both fault domains assume the role of the master node due to network isolation1.
When a network outage occurs between the two fault domains, the witness node detects the situation and makes one of the fault domains offline to avoid data inconsistency. The fault domain that can still contact the witness node remains online and continues to function as the master node. The fault domain that cannot contact the witness node goes offline and stops serving requests. The VMs on the offline fault domain are restarted on the online fault domain by the vSphere HA feature1. When the network outage is resolved and the connectivity between the two fault domains is restored, the vROps cluster will bring the offline fault domain back automatically. The offline fault domain will resync the data and configuration from the online fault domain and resume its normal operations. The administrator does not need to bring the offline fault domain online manually or restart and resync the vROps cluster1.
Therefore, the two events that will occur as a result of the outage are
A, D
Explanation:
A vROps cluster in a Continuous Availability configuration consists of two fault domains, which are separate physical locations that can tolerate failures of an entire rack or site. The fault domains contain the primary node, the primary replica node, and the data nodes that store and replicate the data and configuration of the cluster. The witness node is deployed in a third location to monitor the network connectivity between the two fault domains and prevent split-brain scenarios, which occur when both fault domains assume the role of the master node due to network isolation1.
When a network outage occurs between the two fault domains, the witness node detects the situation and makes one of the fault domains offline to avoid data inconsistency. The fault domain that can still contact the witness node remains online and continues to function as the master node. The fault domain that cannot contact the witness node goes offline and stops serving requests. The VMs on the offline fault domain are restarted on the online fault domain by the vSphere HA feature1. When the network outage is resolved and the connectivity between the two fault domains is restored, the vROps cluster will bring the offline fault domain back automatically. The offline fault domain will resync the data and configuration from the online fault domain and resume its normal operations. The administrator does not need to bring the offline fault domain online manually or restart and resync the vROps cluster1.
Therefore, the two events that will occur as a result of the outage are
Question #33
During an upgrade of the vRealize Operations cluster via the Administration UI, the cluster has failed, and the status has changed to offline.
Which remediation strategy should be used to manage this problem and continue the installation process?
- A . Manually take the cluster offline, and then select Rollback Installation.
- B . Manually bring the cluster online, and then select Rollback Installation.
- C . Manually take the cluster offline, and then select Finish Installation.
- D . Manually bring the cluster online, and then select Finish Installation.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Install and Configure Guide1, when upgrading the vRealize Operations cluster via the Administration UI, the cluster status should change from offline to online after the upgrade process is completed. However, if the cluster status remains offline or fails during the upgrade, the administrator can use the Finish Installation option to resume the upgrade process. The Finish Installation option attempts to bring the cluster online and complete the upgrade. The administrator can monitor the progress of the upgrade from the Administration UI or the Cluster Management page.
The other options are not suitable for managing this problem and continuing the installation process. The Rollback Installation option is used to revert the cluster to the previous version of vRealize Operations, not to resume the upgrade process. The Rollback Installation option is only available if the cluster is online and the upgrade has failed. The administrator should not manually take the cluster offline, as this would interrupt the upgrade process and cause data loss or corruption.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Install and Configure Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-installation-and-configuration-guide.pdf, page 54-55, 58-59
D
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Install and Configure Guide1, when upgrading the vRealize Operations cluster via the Administration UI, the cluster status should change from offline to online after the upgrade process is completed. However, if the cluster status remains offline or fails during the upgrade, the administrator can use the Finish Installation option to resume the upgrade process. The Finish Installation option attempts to bring the cluster online and complete the upgrade. The administrator can monitor the progress of the upgrade from the Administration UI or the Cluster Management page.
The other options are not suitable for managing this problem and continuing the installation process. The Rollback Installation option is used to revert the cluster to the previous version of vRealize Operations, not to resume the upgrade process. The Rollback Installation option is only available if the cluster is online and the upgrade has failed. The administrator should not manually take the cluster offline, as this would interrupt the upgrade process and cause data loss or corruption.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Install and Configure Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-installation-and-configuration-guide.pdf, page 54-55, 58-59
Question #34
What is the purpose of the self-provider option within the dashboard definition?
- A . If Refresh Content is enabled, it will specify how often to refresh the data in the widget display.
- B . It can create a custom set of metrics to support widgets with meaningful data.
- C . It enables or disables the automatic refreshing of the data in the widget display.
- D . It indicates whether objects appearing in the widget are defined in the widget or are provided by another widget source.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the purpose of the self-provider option within the dashboard definition is to indicate whether objects appearing in the widget are defined in the widget or are provided by another widget source. The self-provider option is a checkbox that can be enabled or disabled for each widget in a dashboard. When the self-provider option is enabled, it means that the widget has its own object selector, and the user can choose the objects to display in the widget from the available inventory. When the self-provider option is disabled, it means that the widget does not have its own object selector, and the objects to display in the widget are provided by another widget in the same dashboard. For example, a widget that shows the metrics of a selected object can be configured as a non-self-provider, and it can receive the object selection from another widget that shows the list of objects. The other options are incorrect because they are either false or irrelevant. The self-provider option does not affect the refresh content setting, the custom set of metrics, or the automatic refreshing of the data in the widget display. These are separate settings that can be configured for each widget independently of the self-provider option.
References: Create a Dashboard; Widget Configuration; Dashboard Interactions
D
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the purpose of the self-provider option within the dashboard definition is to indicate whether objects appearing in the widget are defined in the widget or are provided by another widget source. The self-provider option is a checkbox that can be enabled or disabled for each widget in a dashboard. When the self-provider option is enabled, it means that the widget has its own object selector, and the user can choose the objects to display in the widget from the available inventory. When the self-provider option is disabled, it means that the widget does not have its own object selector, and the objects to display in the widget are provided by another widget in the same dashboard. For example, a widget that shows the metrics of a selected object can be configured as a non-self-provider, and it can receive the object selection from another widget that shows the list of objects. The other options are incorrect because they are either false or irrelevant. The self-provider option does not affect the refresh content setting, the custom set of metrics, or the automatic refreshing of the data in the widget display. These are separate settings that can be configured for each widget independently of the self-provider option.
References: Create a Dashboard; Widget Configuration; Dashboard Interactions
Question #35
When Workload Planning is performed, it returns that an existing cluster does not have the capacity to accommodate the selected virtual machines.
Which alternative is offered by default?
- A . Cost comparisons for running in hybrid/private/public cloud
- B . Cost options for increasing cluster capacity with additional hosts
- C . Modifications to virtual machine configuration
- D . Modifications to host configurations
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The alternative that is offered by default when Workload Planning returns that an existing cluster does not have the capacity to accommodate the selected virtual machines is cost comparisons for running in hybrid/private/public cloud. Workload Planning is a feature of vRealize Operations that allows the administrator to plan and optimize the workload placement and capacity of the vSphere resources in the environment1. Workload Planning can be performed using two scenarios: Workload Optimization and What-If Analysis. Workload Optimization is a scenario that automatically balances the workload across the clusters and datastores based on the business and operational intents, such as performance, consolidation, or compliance2.
What-If Analysis is a scenario that simulates the impact of adding or removing workloads, hosts, or datastores, or changing the demand or configuration of the existing workloads3. When Workload Planning is performed using the What-If Analysis scenario, and it returns that an existing cluster does not have the capacity to accommodate the selected virtual machines, the alternative that is offered by default is cost comparisons for running in hybrid/private/public cloud. This alternative allows the administrator to compare the estimated costs of running the selected virtual machines in different cloud platforms, such as VMware Cloud on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services, and to choose the best option for the business needs and budget4. Cost options for increasing cluster capacity with additional hosts (option B) is not the alternative that is offered by default, but it is another option that can be selected by the administrator. This option allows the administrator to estimate the costs of adding new hosts to the existing cluster, and to choose the best host model and quantity for the capacity and performance requirements5. Modifications to virtual machine configuration (option C) and modifications to host configurations (option D) are not alternatives that are offered by Workload Planning, as they are not related to the workload placement and capacity planning. These modifications can be performed using other features of vRealize Operations, such as Reclaimable Waste, Oversized Virtual Machines, or Configuration and Compliance.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Specialist Exam 2023 (5V0-35.21) Exam Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 14.
2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 167.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 179.
4: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 187.
5: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 186.
[6]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, pp. 77-78, 83-84, 229-230.
A
Explanation:
The alternative that is offered by default when Workload Planning returns that an existing cluster does not have the capacity to accommodate the selected virtual machines is cost comparisons for running in hybrid/private/public cloud. Workload Planning is a feature of vRealize Operations that allows the administrator to plan and optimize the workload placement and capacity of the vSphere resources in the environment1. Workload Planning can be performed using two scenarios: Workload Optimization and What-If Analysis. Workload Optimization is a scenario that automatically balances the workload across the clusters and datastores based on the business and operational intents, such as performance, consolidation, or compliance2.
What-If Analysis is a scenario that simulates the impact of adding or removing workloads, hosts, or datastores, or changing the demand or configuration of the existing workloads3. When Workload Planning is performed using the What-If Analysis scenario, and it returns that an existing cluster does not have the capacity to accommodate the selected virtual machines, the alternative that is offered by default is cost comparisons for running in hybrid/private/public cloud. This alternative allows the administrator to compare the estimated costs of running the selected virtual machines in different cloud platforms, such as VMware Cloud on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services, and to choose the best option for the business needs and budget4. Cost options for increasing cluster capacity with additional hosts (option B) is not the alternative that is offered by default, but it is another option that can be selected by the administrator. This option allows the administrator to estimate the costs of adding new hosts to the existing cluster, and to choose the best host model and quantity for the capacity and performance requirements5. Modifications to virtual machine configuration (option C) and modifications to host configurations (option D) are not alternatives that are offered by Workload Planning, as they are not related to the workload placement and capacity planning. These modifications can be performed using other features of vRealize Operations, such as Reclaimable Waste, Oversized Virtual Machines, or Configuration and Compliance.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Specialist Exam 2023 (5V0-35.21) Exam Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 14.
2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 167.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 179.
4: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 187.
5: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 186.
[6]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, pp. 77-78, 83-84, 229-230.
Question #36
An administrator is unable to move a storage resource when using Workload Management.
What is the underlying reason for this problem?
- A . DRS is not enabled for this cluster.
- B . Storage DRS is not enabled for this cluster.
- C . Storage DRS is configured only for cross-datacenter migrations.
- D . DRS is not set to fully automated.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Workload Management is a feature of VMware vRealize Operations that enables self-driving operations management for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor, analyze, and automate the performance, capacity, cost, and configuration of applications, infrastructure, and services12.
Workload Management allows administrators to set a goal for workload optimization, which defines how vRealize Operations balances the resource utilization across clusters and data centers. The goal can be one of the following options34:
Balance: This option proactively moves workloads so that the resource utilization ensures maximum headroom for all resources. This means that vRealize Operations tries to distribute the workload evenly across the clusters and data centers, and avoid resource contention or overcommitment. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload performance is the first priority, and where there is a need for extra space for growth or spikes in demand.
Moderate: This option minimizes the workload contention by moving workloads away from clusters and data centers that are experiencing high resource utilization. This means that vRealize Operations tries to reduce the risk of performance degradation or SLA violations by ensuring that there is enough capacity to meet the workload demand. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload availability and reliability are the main goals, and where there is a moderate tolerance for resource imbalance or inefficiency.
Consolidate: This option proactively minimizes the number of clusters and data centers used by workloads by moving workloads to the clusters and data centers that have the lowest resource utilization. This means that vRealize Operations tries to optimize the resource efficiency and reduce the operational cost by freeing up unused or underutilized resources. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload consolidation and cost optimization are the primary objectives, and where there is a high tolerance for resource contention or overcommitment.
Workload Management relies on VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and VMware Storage DRS to perform the workload optimization actions. DRS is a feature that automatically balances the compute resources and power consumption across the hosts in a cluster. Storage DRS is a feature that automatically balances the storage resources and I/O load across the datastores in a datastore cluster.
To enable Workload Management to move a storage resource, such as a virtual disk or a virtual machine, Storage DRS must be enabled for the cluster that contains the storage resource. Storage DRS can be enabled or disabled at the cluster level, and can be configured with different automation levels, such as manual, fully automated, or partially automated.
If Storage DRS is not enabled for the cluster, Workload Management cannot move the storage resource, as it does not have the permission or the mechanism to do so. This is the underlying reason
for the problem. The other options are not relevant for moving a storage resource. DRS is only responsible for moving the compute resources, such as CPU and memory, not the storage resources. Storage DRS can be configured for both intra-datacenter and cross-datacenter migrations, not only for cross-datacenter migrations. The automation level of DRS does not affect the ability of Workload Management to move the storage resource, as long as Storage DRS is enabled.
References:
1: vRealize Operations – VMware 2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide 3: Workload
Optimization Details – VMware Docs 4: Workload Optimization in vRealize Operations Manager: [Distributed Resource Scheduler – VMware Docs]: [Storage DRS – VMware Docs]: [Enable or Disable Storage DRS for a Datastore Cluster – VMware Docs]: [Set the Automation Level for Storage DRS – VMware Docs]: [vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Concepts Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager API Programming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
B
Explanation:
Workload Management is a feature of VMware vRealize Operations that enables self-driving operations management for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor, analyze, and automate the performance, capacity, cost, and configuration of applications, infrastructure, and services12.
Workload Management allows administrators to set a goal for workload optimization, which defines how vRealize Operations balances the resource utilization across clusters and data centers. The goal can be one of the following options34:
Balance: This option proactively moves workloads so that the resource utilization ensures maximum headroom for all resources. This means that vRealize Operations tries to distribute the workload evenly across the clusters and data centers, and avoid resource contention or overcommitment. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload performance is the first priority, and where there is a need for extra space for growth or spikes in demand.
Moderate: This option minimizes the workload contention by moving workloads away from clusters and data centers that are experiencing high resource utilization. This means that vRealize Operations tries to reduce the risk of performance degradation or SLA violations by ensuring that there is enough capacity to meet the workload demand. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload availability and reliability are the main goals, and where there is a moderate tolerance for resource imbalance or inefficiency.
Consolidate: This option proactively minimizes the number of clusters and data centers used by workloads by moving workloads to the clusters and data centers that have the lowest resource utilization. This means that vRealize Operations tries to optimize the resource efficiency and reduce the operational cost by freeing up unused or underutilized resources. This option is suitable for scenarios where workload consolidation and cost optimization are the primary objectives, and where there is a high tolerance for resource contention or overcommitment.
Workload Management relies on VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and VMware Storage DRS to perform the workload optimization actions. DRS is a feature that automatically balances the compute resources and power consumption across the hosts in a cluster. Storage DRS is a feature that automatically balances the storage resources and I/O load across the datastores in a datastore cluster.
To enable Workload Management to move a storage resource, such as a virtual disk or a virtual machine, Storage DRS must be enabled for the cluster that contains the storage resource. Storage DRS can be enabled or disabled at the cluster level, and can be configured with different automation levels, such as manual, fully automated, or partially automated.
If Storage DRS is not enabled for the cluster, Workload Management cannot move the storage resource, as it does not have the permission or the mechanism to do so. This is the underlying reason
for the problem. The other options are not relevant for moving a storage resource. DRS is only responsible for moving the compute resources, such as CPU and memory, not the storage resources. Storage DRS can be configured for both intra-datacenter and cross-datacenter migrations, not only for cross-datacenter migrations. The automation level of DRS does not affect the ability of Workload Management to move the storage resource, as long as Storage DRS is enabled.
References:
1: vRealize Operations – VMware 2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide 3: Workload
Optimization Details – VMware Docs 4: Workload Optimization in vRealize Operations Manager: [Distributed Resource Scheduler – VMware Docs]: [Storage DRS – VMware Docs]: [Enable or Disable Storage DRS for a Datastore Cluster – VMware Docs]: [Set the Automation Level for Storage DRS – VMware Docs]: [vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Concepts Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager API Programming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
Question #37
An administrator is asked to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance.
Which two steps are needed to accomplish this goal? (Choose two.)
- A . Deploy and configure a Data node.
- B . Deploy and configure a cloud proxy.
- C . Add a vRealize Operations Cloud account.
- D . Deploy and configure a Primary node.
- E . Add a vCenter cloud account.
Correct Answer: B, E
B, E
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations Cloud Getting Started guide1, the two steps that are needed to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance are: Deploy and configure a cloud proxy. A cloud proxy is a virtual appliance that acts as a bridge between the on-premises vCenter instance and the vRealize Operations Cloud instance. It collects data from the vCenter instance and sends it securely to the vRealize Operations Cloud instance. It also enables actions and remote console access from the vRealize Operations Cloud instance to the on-premises vCenter instance. The guide provides the steps to download, deploy, and configure the cloud proxy using the vRealize Operations Cloud user interface1.
Add a vCenter cloud account. A vCenter cloud account is a configuration that defines the connection details and credentials of the on-premises vCenter instance. It also specifies the cloud proxy that is associated with the vCenter instance. The guide provides the steps to add a vCenter cloud account using the vRealize Operations Cloud user interface1. The other options are not correct because:
Deploying and configuring a Data node is not a required step to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance. A Data node is a component of the vRealize Operations Cloud cluster that stores and processes data. It is managed by the vRealize Operations Cloud service provider and does not need to be deployed or configured by the customer2.
Deploying and configuring a Primary node is not a required step to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance. A Primary node is a component of the vRealize Operations Cloud cluster that provides the user interface and administration functions. It is managed by the vRealize Operations Cloud service provider and does not need to be deployed or configured by the customer2.
Adding a vRealize Operations Cloud account is not a required step to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance. A vRealize Operations Cloud account is a configuration that defines the connection details and credentials of the vRealize Operations Cloud instance. It is used to integrate vRealize Operations Cloud with other VMware Cloud services, such as VMware Cloud on AWS or VMware Cloud Director. It is not related to the on-premises vCenter instance3.
References: 1: vRealize Operations Cloud Getting Started guide, pages 9-132: vRealize Operations Cloud Concepts guide, pages 5-63: vRealize Operations Cloud User Guide, pages 17-18.
B, E
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations Cloud Getting Started guide1, the two steps that are needed to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance are: Deploy and configure a cloud proxy. A cloud proxy is a virtual appliance that acts as a bridge between the on-premises vCenter instance and the vRealize Operations Cloud instance. It collects data from the vCenter instance and sends it securely to the vRealize Operations Cloud instance. It also enables actions and remote console access from the vRealize Operations Cloud instance to the on-premises vCenter instance. The guide provides the steps to download, deploy, and configure the cloud proxy using the vRealize Operations Cloud user interface1.
Add a vCenter cloud account. A vCenter cloud account is a configuration that defines the connection details and credentials of the on-premises vCenter instance. It also specifies the cloud proxy that is associated with the vCenter instance. The guide provides the steps to add a vCenter cloud account using the vRealize Operations Cloud user interface1. The other options are not correct because:
Deploying and configuring a Data node is not a required step to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance. A Data node is a component of the vRealize Operations Cloud cluster that stores and processes data. It is managed by the vRealize Operations Cloud service provider and does not need to be deployed or configured by the customer2.
Deploying and configuring a Primary node is not a required step to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance. A Primary node is a component of the vRealize Operations Cloud cluster that provides the user interface and administration functions. It is managed by the vRealize Operations Cloud service provider and does not need to be deployed or configured by the customer2.
Adding a vRealize Operations Cloud account is not a required step to onboard an on-premises vCenter instance into an existing vRealize Operations Cloud instance. A vRealize Operations Cloud account is a configuration that defines the connection details and credentials of the vRealize Operations Cloud instance. It is used to integrate vRealize Operations Cloud with other VMware Cloud services, such as VMware Cloud on AWS or VMware Cloud Director. It is not related to the on-premises vCenter instance3.
References: 1: vRealize Operations Cloud Getting Started guide, pages 9-132: vRealize Operations Cloud Concepts guide, pages 5-63: vRealize Operations Cloud User Guide, pages 17-18.
Question #38
An administrator has Telegraf agent installed on a server instance.
Which type of Remote Check may be configured?
- A . ICMP Check
- B . UDMP Check
- C . RDP Check
- D . WMI Check
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Data nodes are the type of node in a vRealize Operations (vROps) design that allow an administrator to scale out vROps to monitor very large environments. Data nodes are additional nodes that have all the vROps services installed, such as UI, Controller, Analytics, Collector, and Persistence. Data nodes perform data collection and analysis, and increase the capacity and performance of the vROps cluster. Data nodes can be added or removed as needed to adjust to the changing workload and environment size. Remote collectors are not a type of node in a vROps design, but a separate component that can be deployed to collect data from remote sources and send it to the vROps cluster. Remote collectors do not store data or perform analysis, and do not increase the capacity or performance of the vROps cluster. Replica Primary nodes and Primary nodes are not the type of node that allow an administrator to scale out vROps to monitor very large environments, but the type of node that provide high availability and continuous availability for the vROps cluster. Replica Primary nodes and Primary nodes contain critical services that cannot be replicated across all cluster nodes, such as Global xDB, NTP server, and GemFire locator. Replica Primary nodes and Primary nodes do not perform data collection and analysis, and do not increase the capacity or performance of the vROps cluster.
References: About vRealize Operations Cluster Nodes, section “About vRealize Operations Cluster Nodes”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
D
Explanation:
Data nodes are the type of node in a vRealize Operations (vROps) design that allow an administrator to scale out vROps to monitor very large environments. Data nodes are additional nodes that have all the vROps services installed, such as UI, Controller, Analytics, Collector, and Persistence. Data nodes perform data collection and analysis, and increase the capacity and performance of the vROps cluster. Data nodes can be added or removed as needed to adjust to the changing workload and environment size. Remote collectors are not a type of node in a vROps design, but a separate component that can be deployed to collect data from remote sources and send it to the vROps cluster. Remote collectors do not store data or perform analysis, and do not increase the capacity or performance of the vROps cluster. Replica Primary nodes and Primary nodes are not the type of node that allow an administrator to scale out vROps to monitor very large environments, but the type of node that provide high availability and continuous availability for the vROps cluster. Replica Primary nodes and Primary nodes contain critical services that cannot be replicated across all cluster nodes, such as Global xDB, NTP server, and GemFire locator. Replica Primary nodes and Primary nodes do not perform data collection and analysis, and do not increase the capacity or performance of the vROps cluster.
References: About vRealize Operations Cluster Nodes, section “About vRealize Operations Cluster Nodes”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
Question #39
Which type of node in a vRealize Operations (vROps) design allows an administrator to scale out vROps to monitor very large environments?
- A . Remote collectors
- B . Replica Primary nodes
- C . Primary nodes
- D . Data nodes
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The impact setting of an alert definition determines which badge of an object is affected when the alert is triggered. The impact setting can be one of the following: Health, Risk, or Efficiency. The Health impact indicates that the alert affects the current state of the object and requires immediate attention. The Risk impact indicates that the alert affects the future state of the object and requires proactive action. The Efficiency impact indicates that the alert affects the optimal use of resources by the object and requires optimization. Therefore, to achieve the goal of affecting the Risk badge of an object when the alert is triggered, the administrator should configure the impact setting of the alert definition to Risk.
References: Defining Alerts in vRealize Operations; Policy Alert Definitions
A
Explanation:
The impact setting of an alert definition determines which badge of an object is affected when the alert is triggered. The impact setting can be one of the following: Health, Risk, or Efficiency. The Health impact indicates that the alert affects the current state of the object and requires immediate attention. The Risk impact indicates that the alert affects the future state of the object and requires proactive action. The Efficiency impact indicates that the alert affects the optimal use of resources by the object and requires optimization. Therefore, to achieve the goal of affecting the Risk badge of an object when the alert is triggered, the administrator should configure the impact setting of the alert definition to Risk.
References: Defining Alerts in vRealize Operations; Policy Alert Definitions
Question #40
An administrator is creating a new alert definition. It was decided that this new alert should affect the Risk badge of an object when triggered.
Which setting should be configured by the administrator to achieve this goal?
- A . Impact
- B . Alert Type & Subtype
- C . Criticality
- D . Base Object Type
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The impact setting of an alert definition determines which badge of an object is affected when the alert is triggered. The impact setting can be one of the following: Health, Risk, or Efficiency. The Health impact indicates that the alert affects the current state of the object and requires immediate attention. The Risk impact indicates that the alert affects the future state of the object and requires proactive action. The Efficiency impact indicates that the alert affects the optimal use of resources by the object and requires optimization. Therefore, to achieve the goal of affecting the Risk badge of an object when the alert is triggered, the administrator should configure the impact setting of the alert definition to Risk.
References: Defining Alerts in vRealize Operations; Policy Alert Definitions
A
Explanation:
The impact setting of an alert definition determines which badge of an object is affected when the alert is triggered. The impact setting can be one of the following: Health, Risk, or Efficiency. The Health impact indicates that the alert affects the current state of the object and requires immediate attention. The Risk impact indicates that the alert affects the future state of the object and requires proactive action. The Efficiency impact indicates that the alert affects the optimal use of resources by the object and requires optimization. Therefore, to achieve the goal of affecting the Risk badge of an object when the alert is triggered, the administrator should configure the impact setting of the alert definition to Risk.
References: Defining Alerts in vRealize Operations; Policy Alert Definitions
Question #41
An administrator has been using the troubleshooting workbench feature to identify an issue with a virtual machine and configured the specified time range and scope in the active session.
When returning to the troubleshooting workbench the following day, the administrator can see the Virtual Machine context as a recent search. Upon opening this object, though, the changes made the previous day are no longer visible.
What is the cause of this issue?
- A . The product needs to be licensed with vRealize Operations Enterprise edition.
- B . Changes made to scope, time, or potential evidence are not saved after logging out.
- C . The administrator did not click the Save option when using the troubleshooting workbench.
- D . The vRealize Operations instance has been restored from an earlier backup.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The cause of this issue is that changes made to scope, time, or potential evidence are not saved after logging out of the vRealize Operations user interface. The troubleshooting workbench feature allows the administrator to perform advanced troubleshooting tasks on an alert or an object by looking for potential evidences of a problem within a specific scope and time range. The administrator can modify the scope, time, or potential evidence in the active session, but these changes are not persistent and are lost when the administrator logs out or closes the browser1. The administrator can see the virtual machine context as a recent search because the recent searches are stored in the browser’s local storage, but the changes made to the troubleshooting workbench are not2.
The other options are not the cause of this issue. Option A is incorrect because the troubleshooting workbench feature is available in all editions of vRealize Operations, and the license edition does not affect the saving of the changes3. Option C is incorrect because there is no Save option when using the troubleshooting workbench, and the administrator cannot save the changes manually1. Option D is incorrect because restoring the vRealize Operations instance from an earlier backup would not affect the changes made to the troubleshooting workbench, as they are not stored in the vRealize Operations database or file system1.
References:
1: Troubleshooting Workbench Home Page
2: Where You Find the Troubleshooting Workbench
3: [vRealize Operations Manager Editions]
B
Explanation:
The cause of this issue is that changes made to scope, time, or potential evidence are not saved after logging out of the vRealize Operations user interface. The troubleshooting workbench feature allows the administrator to perform advanced troubleshooting tasks on an alert or an object by looking for potential evidences of a problem within a specific scope and time range. The administrator can modify the scope, time, or potential evidence in the active session, but these changes are not persistent and are lost when the administrator logs out or closes the browser1. The administrator can see the virtual machine context as a recent search because the recent searches are stored in the browser’s local storage, but the changes made to the troubleshooting workbench are not2.
The other options are not the cause of this issue. Option A is incorrect because the troubleshooting workbench feature is available in all editions of vRealize Operations, and the license edition does not affect the saving of the changes3. Option C is incorrect because there is no Save option when using the troubleshooting workbench, and the administrator cannot save the changes manually1. Option D is incorrect because restoring the vRealize Operations instance from an earlier backup would not affect the changes made to the troubleshooting workbench, as they are not stored in the vRealize Operations database or file system1.
References:
1: Troubleshooting Workbench Home Page
2: Where You Find the Troubleshooting Workbench
3: [vRealize Operations Manager Editions]
Question #42
Which step is required before a Super Metric’s data collection may begin?
- A . Enable in Alerts
- B . Enable in Object Types
- C . Enable in Objects
- D . Enable in Policy
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations User Guide1, a Super Metric is a custom metric that is derived from one or more existing metrics. A Super Metric can be used to calculate complex formulas, aggregate data across multiple objects, or create new metrics that are not available by default. A Super Metric can be created using the Super Metric Editor in vRealize Operations. However, before a Super Metric’s data collection may begin, the Super Metric must be enabled in a policy. A policy is a set of rules and settings that determine how vRealize Operations analyzes and manages the objects in the environment. A policy can be applied to one or more object types or groups. To enable a Super Metric in a policy, the administrator must edit the policy, select the Collect Metrics and Properties option, and then select the Super Metric from the list of available metrics. The administrator can also specify the collection level, collection interval, and retention period for the Super Metric.
The other options are not required before a Super Metric’s data collection may begin. Enabling in Alerts, Object Types, or Objects are not necessary steps for collecting Super Metric data. These options are used for different purposes, such as creating alert definitions, defining object relationships, or assigning policies to individual objects.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations User Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-user-guide.pdf, page 35-36, 39-40, 43-44
D
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations User Guide1, a Super Metric is a custom metric that is derived from one or more existing metrics. A Super Metric can be used to calculate complex formulas, aggregate data across multiple objects, or create new metrics that are not available by default. A Super Metric can be created using the Super Metric Editor in vRealize Operations. However, before a Super Metric’s data collection may begin, the Super Metric must be enabled in a policy. A policy is a set of rules and settings that determine how vRealize Operations analyzes and manages the objects in the environment. A policy can be applied to one or more object types or groups. To enable a Super Metric in a policy, the administrator must edit the policy, select the Collect Metrics and Properties option, and then select the Super Metric from the list of available metrics. The administrator can also specify the collection level, collection interval, and retention period for the Super Metric.
The other options are not required before a Super Metric’s data collection may begin. Enabling in Alerts, Object Types, or Objects are not necessary steps for collecting Super Metric data. These options are used for different purposes, such as creating alert definitions, defining object relationships, or assigning policies to individual objects.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations User Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-user-guide.pdf, page 35-36, 39-40, 43-44
Question #43
A customer is planning to setup a new vRealize Operations environment using the following infrastructure:
There is one physical location.
This location has a few vCenter Servers.
These vCenter Servers will be monitored through vRealize Operations.
The customer wants to tolerate only one vRealize Operations node failure without losing any data in this vRealize Operations cluster.
Which vRealize Operations cluster feature must be used for this requirement?
- A . Remote Collector
- B . High Availability
- C . Continuous Availability
- D . Stretched Cluster
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the High Availability feature in vRealize Operations cluster must be used for this requirement. The High Availability feature enables the cluster to tolerate one node failure without losing any data or functionality. The High Availability feature works by creating a replica node for each data node in the cluster, and synchronizing the data between them. The replica node acts as a standby node that can take over the role of the data node in case of a failure. The replica node can also serve as a load balancer to distribute the workload among the data nodes. The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the requirement or they are not supported by vRealize Operations. The Remote Collector option is not a cluster feature, but a type of node that can be used to collect data from remote sources and forward it to the cluster. The Remote Collector node does not store any data or perform any analysis, and it cannot replace a data node in case of a failure. The Continuous Availability option is a cluster feature that enables the cluster to tolerate multiple node failures without losing any data or functionality. However, the Continuous Availability feature requires at least two physical locations, and it is not supported for a single location. The Stretched Cluster option is not a cluster feature, but a configuration that allows a cluster to span across two physical locations. The Stretched Cluster option can provide high availability and disaster recovery, but it also requires additional network and storage configuration, and it is not supported for a single location.
References: vRealize Operations Cluster and Node Maintenance; Adding High Availability to vRealize Operations; Adding Continuous Availability; Stretched Cluster
B
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Reference Materials, the High Availability feature in vRealize Operations cluster must be used for this requirement. The High Availability feature enables the cluster to tolerate one node failure without losing any data or functionality. The High Availability feature works by creating a replica node for each data node in the cluster, and synchronizing the data between them. The replica node acts as a standby node that can take over the role of the data node in case of a failure. The replica node can also serve as a load balancer to distribute the workload among the data nodes. The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the requirement or they are not supported by vRealize Operations. The Remote Collector option is not a cluster feature, but a type of node that can be used to collect data from remote sources and forward it to the cluster. The Remote Collector node does not store any data or perform any analysis, and it cannot replace a data node in case of a failure. The Continuous Availability option is a cluster feature that enables the cluster to tolerate multiple node failures without losing any data or functionality. However, the Continuous Availability feature requires at least two physical locations, and it is not supported for a single location. The Stretched Cluster option is not a cluster feature, but a configuration that allows a cluster to span across two physical locations. The Stretched Cluster option can provide high availability and disaster recovery, but it also requires additional network and storage configuration, and it is not supported for a single location.
References: vRealize Operations Cluster and Node Maintenance; Adding High Availability to vRealize Operations; Adding Continuous Availability; Stretched Cluster
Question #44
An active policy has been enabled with this alert definition:
"Virtual machine CPU usage is at 100% for an extended period of time."
This is causing alerts to be triggered frequently by test/development VMs, so the administrator would like to exclude alerts triggered by the test/development VMs, but not other VMs.
Which action would help achieve this goal?
- A . Create a policy inherited from the current active policy, set the alert definition state to "Disabled", and then assign to test/development VMs.
- B . Under Alerts, select Alerts Definitions, and then remove the Symptoms Definition.
- C . On the Environment tab, select all test/development VMs, and then unassign the active policy that is currently assigned to the test/development VM.
- D . Under Alerts, select Alerts Definitions, and then set the alert definition to "Disabled" for test/development VMs.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The action that would help achieve the goal of excluding alerts triggered by the test/development VMs, but not other VMs, is to create a policy inherited from the current active policy, set the alert definition state to “Disabled”, and then assign to test/development VMs. A policy is a set of configuration settings that define the behavior and appearance of vRealize Operations for the objects to which it is applied1. A policy can be inherited from another policy, and it can override or customize the settings of the parent policy2. An alert definition is a configuration that defines the conditions and actions for generating an alert3. An alert definition can be enabled or disabled in a policy, and it can be assigned to specific object types or groups4. By creating a policy inherited from the current active policy, the administrator can preserve the existing settings for the other VMs, and only modify the alert definition state for the test/development VMs. By setting the alert definition state to “Disabled”, the administrator can prevent the alert from being triggered by the test/development VMs, and avoid the unnecessary noise and notifications. By assigning the policy to the test/development VMs, the administrator can apply the customized settings to the desired objects, and ensure the policy precedence and inheritance. Under Alerts, select Alerts Definitions, and then remove the Symptoms Definition (option B) is not a correct action, as it would affect the alert definition for all the VMs, not just the test/development VMs, and it would also remove the ability to detect the CPU usage issue for the other VMs. On the Environment tab, select all test/development VMs, and then unassign the active policy that is currently assigned to the test/development VM (option C) is not a correct action, as it would not disable the alert definition for the test/development VMs, but rather assign them the default policy, which may have different settings and alert definitions than the current active policy. Under Alerts, select Alerts Definitions, and then set the alert definition to “Disabled” for test/development VMs (option D) is not a correct action, as it would not create a separate policy for the test/development VMs, but rather modify the current active policy, which may affect the other VMs that are using the same policy.
References:
1: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 51.
2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 52.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 93.
4: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 94.
[5]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 55.
A
Explanation:
The action that would help achieve the goal of excluding alerts triggered by the test/development VMs, but not other VMs, is to create a policy inherited from the current active policy, set the alert definition state to “Disabled”, and then assign to test/development VMs. A policy is a set of configuration settings that define the behavior and appearance of vRealize Operations for the objects to which it is applied1. A policy can be inherited from another policy, and it can override or customize the settings of the parent policy2. An alert definition is a configuration that defines the conditions and actions for generating an alert3. An alert definition can be enabled or disabled in a policy, and it can be assigned to specific object types or groups4. By creating a policy inherited from the current active policy, the administrator can preserve the existing settings for the other VMs, and only modify the alert definition state for the test/development VMs. By setting the alert definition state to “Disabled”, the administrator can prevent the alert from being triggered by the test/development VMs, and avoid the unnecessary noise and notifications. By assigning the policy to the test/development VMs, the administrator can apply the customized settings to the desired objects, and ensure the policy precedence and inheritance. Under Alerts, select Alerts Definitions, and then remove the Symptoms Definition (option B) is not a correct action, as it would affect the alert definition for all the VMs, not just the test/development VMs, and it would also remove the ability to detect the CPU usage issue for the other VMs. On the Environment tab, select all test/development VMs, and then unassign the active policy that is currently assigned to the test/development VM (option C) is not a correct action, as it would not disable the alert definition for the test/development VMs, but rather assign them the default policy, which may have different settings and alert definitions than the current active policy. Under Alerts, select Alerts Definitions, and then set the alert definition to “Disabled” for test/development VMs (option D) is not a correct action, as it would not create a separate policy for the test/development VMs, but rather modify the current active policy, which may affect the other VMs that are using the same policy.
References:
1: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 51.
2: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 52.
3: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 93.
4: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 94.
[5]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, VMware, 2021, p. 55.
Question #45
A system administrator wants to create a dashboard from widgets.
? (Choose three.)
- A . Top-N Widget
- B . Metric Chart Widget
- C . Symptoms Widget
- D . Weather Map Widget
- E . Report Widget
- F . Interaction Widget
Correct Answer: A, B, D
A, B, D
Explanation:
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Aria-Operations/8.12/Configuring-Operations/GUID-5B6169B5-CBB8-4B0F-BAF6-3BF5C2708304.html
References: 1: Dashboards in VMware vRealize Operations 2: Create a Dashboard 3: Widgets in VMware vRealize Operations 4: [Add a Widget to a Dashboard] 5: [Top-N Widget]: [Metric Chart Widget]: [Interaction Widget]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide: vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide: [vRealize Operations Manager Concepts Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager APIProgramming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
A, B, D
Explanation:
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Aria-Operations/8.12/Configuring-Operations/GUID-5B6169B5-CBB8-4B0F-BAF6-3BF5C2708304.html
References: 1: Dashboards in VMware vRealize Operations 2: Create a Dashboard 3: Widgets in VMware vRealize Operations 4: [Add a Widget to a Dashboard] 5: [Top-N Widget]: [Metric Chart Widget]: [Interaction Widget]: vRealize Operations Manager User Guide: vRealize Operations Manager Installation and Configuration Guide: [vRealize Operations Manager Concepts Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Administration Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Customization and Extensibility Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Troubleshooting Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager APIProgramming Guide]: [vRealize Operations Manager Certification Exam Guide]
Question #46
An administrator has an existing vRealize Operations instance that monitors an existing vSphere infrastructure. The company has just deployed NSX-T across all hosts managed within this vSphere infrastructure.
The administrator has been asked to configure vRealize Operations to monitor the new NSX-T installation.
Which action should the administrator take to accomplish this goal?
- A . Add NSX-T account under Cloud Accounts.
- B . Configure NSX-T account in Integrations.
- C . Configure NSX-T monitoring under the Cloud Account of the existing vCenter Server of the vSphere infrastructure.
- D . Add NSX-T account under Other Accounts.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations User Guide1, the action that the administrator should take to accomplish the goal of configuring vRealize Operations to monitor the new NSX-T installation is to add an NSX-T account under Cloud Accounts. An NSX-T account is a configuration that defines the connection details and credentials of the NSX-T Manager instance that manages the NSX-T components across the vSphere infrastructure. By adding an NSX-T account under Cloud Accounts, the administrator can enable vRealize Operations to collect data from the NSX-T Manager instance and monitor the health, performance, capacity, and configuration of the NSX-T components, such as transport nodes, transport zones, logical switches, logical routers, and firewall rules. The guide provides the steps to add an NSX-T account under Cloud Accounts using the vRealize Operations user interface1. The other options are not correct because:
Configuring NSX-T account in Integrations is not a valid action, as there is no such option in the vRealize Operations user interface. The Integrations option under Administration is used to configure the integration of vRealize Operations with other VMware products, such as vRealize Log Insight, vRealize Automation, and vRealize Business for Cloud1.
Configuring NSX-T monitoring under the Cloud Account of the existing vCenter Server of the vSphere infrastructure is not a valid action, as there is no such option in the vRealize Operations user interface. The Cloud Account of the existing vCenter Server is used to monitor the vSphere components, such as clusters, hosts, datastores, and virtual machines, but not the NSX-T components1.
Adding NSX-T account under Other Accounts is not a valid action, as there is no such option in the vRealize Operations user interface. The Other Accounts option under Administration is used to add accounts for other types of cloud services, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Kubernetes1.
References: 1: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 17-18, 21-22, 25-26.
A
Explanation:
According to the vRealize Operations User Guide1, the action that the administrator should take to accomplish the goal of configuring vRealize Operations to monitor the new NSX-T installation is to add an NSX-T account under Cloud Accounts. An NSX-T account is a configuration that defines the connection details and credentials of the NSX-T Manager instance that manages the NSX-T components across the vSphere infrastructure. By adding an NSX-T account under Cloud Accounts, the administrator can enable vRealize Operations to collect data from the NSX-T Manager instance and monitor the health, performance, capacity, and configuration of the NSX-T components, such as transport nodes, transport zones, logical switches, logical routers, and firewall rules. The guide provides the steps to add an NSX-T account under Cloud Accounts using the vRealize Operations user interface1. The other options are not correct because:
Configuring NSX-T account in Integrations is not a valid action, as there is no such option in the vRealize Operations user interface. The Integrations option under Administration is used to configure the integration of vRealize Operations with other VMware products, such as vRealize Log Insight, vRealize Automation, and vRealize Business for Cloud1.
Configuring NSX-T monitoring under the Cloud Account of the existing vCenter Server of the vSphere infrastructure is not a valid action, as there is no such option in the vRealize Operations user interface. The Cloud Account of the existing vCenter Server is used to monitor the vSphere components, such as clusters, hosts, datastores, and virtual machines, but not the NSX-T components1.
Adding NSX-T account under Other Accounts is not a valid action, as there is no such option in the vRealize Operations user interface. The Other Accounts option under Administration is used to add accounts for other types of cloud services, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Kubernetes1.
References: 1: vRealize Operations User Guide, pages 17-18, 21-22, 25-26.
Question #47
What should be defined to ensure that group members can access vRealize Operations objects when importing a group from Active Directory into vRealize Operations?
- A . Description
- B . Role
- C . Group Members
- D . Type
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
: Role is the attribute that should be defined to ensure that group members can access vRealize Operations objects when importing a group from Active Directory into vRealize Operations. Role is a set of permissions that defines what actions a user or a group can perform on vRealize Operations objects, such as dashboards, alerts, reports, and policies. By assigning a role to a group, the administrator can grant or restrict access to vRealize Operations objects for all the group members. Description, Group Members, and Type are not attributes that ensure that group members can access vRealize Operations objects when importing a group from Active Directory into vRealize Operations. Description is an optional field that provides additional information about the group. Group Members is a list of users that belong to the group. Type is a classification of the group based on the source, such as Local, LDAP, or Active Directory.
References: Import User Groups From Source, section “Import User Groups From Source”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
B
Explanation:
: Role is the attribute that should be defined to ensure that group members can access vRealize Operations objects when importing a group from Active Directory into vRealize Operations. Role is a set of permissions that defines what actions a user or a group can perform on vRealize Operations objects, such as dashboards, alerts, reports, and policies. By assigning a role to a group, the administrator can grant or restrict access to vRealize Operations objects for all the group members. Description, Group Members, and Type are not attributes that ensure that group members can access vRealize Operations objects when importing a group from Active Directory into vRealize Operations. Description is an optional field that provides additional information about the group. Group Members is a list of users that belong to the group. Type is a classification of the group based on the source, such as Local, LDAP, or Active Directory.
References: Import User Groups From Source, section “Import User Groups From Source”. vRealize Operations Manager User Guide, section “Create and Configure Dashboards”.
Question #48
An administrator has been tasked with configuring vRealize Operations cost drivers to assign a different cost per GB for different storage tiers.
Which steps should the administrator complete to meet this objective?
- A . Use a vSphere tag category, assign different tag values for that category to the different tiers in the vSphere client, and then assign different costs per GB for each tag value.
- B . Create a custom group in vRealize Operations for each of the storage tiers, and then assign a cost per GB to each custom group.
- C . Assign different costs per GB to each of the storage types discovered by vRealize Operations.
- D . Use a vRealize Operations tag with different tag values manually configured for each datastore or datastore cluster object on the Inventory page, and then assign a cost per GB for each tag value.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
To configure vRealize Operations cost drivers to assign a different cost per GB for different storage tiers, the administrator should use a vSphere tag category, assign different tag values for that category to the different tiers in the vSphere client, and then assign different costs per GB for each tag value. This is because vRealize Operations uses vSphere tags to identify the storage tiers and apply the corresponding cost drivers. vSphere tags are metadata that can be attached to objects in the vSphere inventory, such as datastores, clusters, hosts, VMs, etc. A vSphere tag category is a logical grouping of tags that share a common characteristic, such as storage tier, license type, backup policy, etc. A vSphere tag value is a specific label within a category that can be assigned to one or more objects, such as Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, etc. By using a vSphere tag category and tag values for storage tiers, the administrator can easily classify the datastores into different tiers based on their performance, availability, or other criteria. Then, the administrator can assign different costs per GB for each tag value in vRealize Operations, which will reflect the different storage base rates for each tier. This way, the administrator can achieve a granular and accurate cost visibility and analysis for the storage resources in vRealize Operations.
References: Overview of Cost Drivers; VM Cost with VMware vRealize Operations; Using Tags to Organize Your Inventory
A
Explanation:
To configure vRealize Operations cost drivers to assign a different cost per GB for different storage tiers, the administrator should use a vSphere tag category, assign different tag values for that category to the different tiers in the vSphere client, and then assign different costs per GB for each tag value. This is because vRealize Operations uses vSphere tags to identify the storage tiers and apply the corresponding cost drivers. vSphere tags are metadata that can be attached to objects in the vSphere inventory, such as datastores, clusters, hosts, VMs, etc. A vSphere tag category is a logical grouping of tags that share a common characteristic, such as storage tier, license type, backup policy, etc. A vSphere tag value is a specific label within a category that can be assigned to one or more objects, such as Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, etc. By using a vSphere tag category and tag values for storage tiers, the administrator can easily classify the datastores into different tiers based on their performance, availability, or other criteria. Then, the administrator can assign different costs per GB for each tag value in vRealize Operations, which will reflect the different storage base rates for each tier. This way, the administrator can achieve a granular and accurate cost visibility and analysis for the storage resources in vRealize Operations.
References: Overview of Cost Drivers; VM Cost with VMware vRealize Operations; Using Tags to Organize Your Inventory
Question #49
An administrator is using vRealize Operations Cloud and needs to create a one-way communication to the on-premises environment.
Which appliance is needed to achieve this goal?
- A . Reverse Proxy
- B . Web Proxy
- C . Cloud Proxy
- D . VMware Proxy
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
A cloud proxy is an appliance that enables vRealize Operations Cloud to collect and monitor data from the on-premises environment. A cloud proxy is deployed as an OVA template on a vCenter Server instance that manages the on-premises resources. A cloud proxy creates a one-way communication between the on-premises environment and vRealize Operations Cloud by uploading data from the remote collectors to the cloud service. A cloud proxy can support multiple vCenter Server accounts and other data sources that are configured in vRealize Operations Cloud1.
The other options are not appliances that are needed to achieve this goal. A reverse proxy is a server that receives requests from clients and forwards them to the origin server. A reverse proxy can provide security, load balancing, caching, and compression functions. A reverse proxy is not used to create a one-way communication between the on-premises environment and vRealize Operations Cloud2. A web proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary between a web browser and the internet. A web proxy can provide anonymity, filtering, caching, and security functions. A web proxy is not used to create a one-way communication between the on-premises environment and vRealize Operations Cloud3. A VMware proxy is not a valid appliance in vRealize Operations.
References: 1: Configuring Cloud Proxies in vRealize Operations 2: What is a Reverse Proxy Server? |
NGINX 3: What is a Web Proxy? | Proxy Server | Cloudflare
C
Explanation:
A cloud proxy is an appliance that enables vRealize Operations Cloud to collect and monitor data from the on-premises environment. A cloud proxy is deployed as an OVA template on a vCenter Server instance that manages the on-premises resources. A cloud proxy creates a one-way communication between the on-premises environment and vRealize Operations Cloud by uploading data from the remote collectors to the cloud service. A cloud proxy can support multiple vCenter Server accounts and other data sources that are configured in vRealize Operations Cloud1.
The other options are not appliances that are needed to achieve this goal. A reverse proxy is a server that receives requests from clients and forwards them to the origin server. A reverse proxy can provide security, load balancing, caching, and compression functions. A reverse proxy is not used to create a one-way communication between the on-premises environment and vRealize Operations Cloud2. A web proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary between a web browser and the internet. A web proxy can provide anonymity, filtering, caching, and security functions. A web proxy is not used to create a one-way communication between the on-premises environment and vRealize Operations Cloud3. A VMware proxy is not a valid appliance in vRealize Operations.
References: 1: Configuring Cloud Proxies in vRealize Operations 2: What is a Reverse Proxy Server? |
NGINX 3: What is a Web Proxy? | Proxy Server | Cloudflare
Question #50
Which two additional parameters are taken into account when sizing a vRealize Operations cluster using the sizing tool? (Choose two.)
- A . Time Series Data Retention
- B . Number of nodes
- C . Projected Growth
- D . Node size
- E . Number of current users
Correct Answer: A, C
A, C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Install and Configure Guide1, the sizing tool is a web-based application that helps to estimate the required resources and configuration for a vRealize Operations cluster. The sizing tool takes into account various parameters, such as the number and type of objects to be monitored, the number of metrics and properties to be collected, the number of alerts and dashboards to be displayed, the number of users and concurrent sessions, and the desired availability and performance of the cluster.
Two of the additional parameters that are taken into account when sizing a vRealize Operations cluster using the sizing tool are:
Time Series Data Retention: This parameter specifies the duration for which the collected metrics
and properties are stored in the vRealize Operations database. The longer the retention period, the more disk space is required for the cluster nodes. The sizing tool allows the user to select the retention period from 1 month to 12 months, or to enter a custom value.
Projected Growth: This parameter specifies the expected increase in the number and type of objects to be monitored over time. The higher the projected growth, the more resources are required for the cluster nodes. The sizing tool allows the user to select the projected growth from 0% to 100%, or to enter a custom value.
Therefore, the correct answers are A. Time Series Data Retention and C. Projected Growth, as these are two of the additional parameters that are taken into account when sizing a vRealize Operations cluster using the sizing tool.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Install and Configure Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-installation-and-configuration-guide.pdf, page 11-13
A, C
Explanation:
According to the VMware vRealize Operations Install and Configure Guide1, the sizing tool is a web-based application that helps to estimate the required resources and configuration for a vRealize Operations cluster. The sizing tool takes into account various parameters, such as the number and type of objects to be monitored, the number of metrics and properties to be collected, the number of alerts and dashboards to be displayed, the number of users and concurrent sessions, and the desired availability and performance of the cluster.
Two of the additional parameters that are taken into account when sizing a vRealize Operations cluster using the sizing tool are:
Time Series Data Retention: This parameter specifies the duration for which the collected metrics
and properties are stored in the vRealize Operations database. The longer the retention period, the more disk space is required for the cluster nodes. The sizing tool allows the user to select the retention period from 1 month to 12 months, or to enter a custom value.
Projected Growth: This parameter specifies the expected increase in the number and type of objects to be monitored over time. The higher the projected growth, the more resources are required for the cluster nodes. The sizing tool allows the user to select the projected growth from 0% to 100%, or to enter a custom value.
Therefore, the correct answers are A. Time Series Data Retention and C. Projected Growth, as these are two of the additional parameters that are taken into account when sizing a vRealize Operations cluster using the sizing tool.
References:
1: VMware vRealize Operations Install and Configure Guide, https://docs.vmware.com/en/vRealize-Operations/8.5/vrealize-operations-manager-85-installation-and-configuration-guide.pdf, page 11-13