EMC Proven Professional – VMAX Specialist — Question 3

A customer environment includes a two-cluster RecoverPoint/SE instance. They have a new data center 100 km away that they wish to protect with RecoverPoint.
What steps are required to connect a new cluster to their existing RecoverPoint instance?

Answer options

• A. Use Deployment Manager to convert the existing instance to RP/EX. Use Deployment Manager to connect the new cluster to the existing instance. Install RP/EX licenses for their existing arrays.
• B. Use Deployment Manager to connect the new cluster to the existing instance.
• C. Install RP/SE licenses for their existing arrays. Install RP/SE licenses for the new cluster. Use Deployment Manager to connect the new cluster to the existing instance.
• D. Install RP/CL licenses for their existing cluster.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, outlines the necessary steps to upgrade the existing RecoverPoint instance to RP/EX and appropriately connect the new cluster, which is vital for extending protection. Options B and C do not mention the required upgrade to RP/EX or the installation of the necessary licenses. Option D does not provide any relevant measures for connecting the new cluster, making it incorrect.