Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configurations — Question 38

Scenario: A Citrix Architect needs to support a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment with 2 data centers. App Layering is being used to create layered images that are used by the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) machines in both data center locations. To comply with disaster recovery (DR) requirements, administrators must be able to modify and deploy layered images from either data center if needed.
Which statement correctly describes the process that the architect must follow to meet the requirements?

Answer options

• A. All required layers should be exported from the first Enterprise Layer Manager using the hypervisor hosting the machine, then imported to the hypervisor resource pool in the secondary data center.
• B. All required layers should be copied from the first Enterprise Layer Manager to the second Enterprise Layer Manager using Microsoft Distributed File System Replication (DFSR)
• C. All required layers should be exported from the first Enterprise Layer Manager to an SMB file share, and then imported into the second Enterprise Layer Manager.
• D. All required layers should be copied from the first Enterprise Layer Manager to the second Enterprise Layer Manager using RoboCopy commands

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because exporting layers to an SMB file share allows for a straightforward import into the second Enterprise Layer Manager, ensuring accessibility from either data center. Options A and B limit flexibility by tying the process to specific hypervisors or replication methods that may not be as efficient. Option D relies on RoboCopy, which is not the recommended method for transferring layers in this scenario.