CompTIA Cloud+ (CV1-003) — Question 29

A systems administrator needs to convert ten physical servers to virtual.
Which of the following would be the MOST efficient conversion method for the administrator to use?

Answer options

• A. Rebuild the servers from scratch
• B. Use the vendor's conversion tool
• C. Clone the hard drive
• D. Restore from backup

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Cloning the hard drive is the most efficient method because it allows for a direct duplication of the physical server's data and settings into a virtual environment, minimizing downtime and effort. Rebuilding from scratch would be time-consuming, while using the vendor's tool and restoring from backup may not be as straightforward or quick as cloning.