Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) 2021 — Question 31

A physical Linux file server needs to be migrated to VMware ESXi. The server has several volumes: /dev/sda (60GB), /dev/sdb (1TB) and /dev/sdc (4TB). What is the quickest option to migrate the server?

Answer options

• A. Export all disks, create an empty VM and attach the disks.
• B. Create an empty VM and perform bare metal recovery inside the VM.
• C. Perform Instant VM Recovery.
• D. Perform Instant Disk Recovery for each volume.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as Instant VM Recovery allows for the rapid restoration of a physical server to a VM without the need for lengthy data transfers. Options A and B are slower because they require additional steps for exporting or recovering data, while option D would involve multiple recovery processes for each volume, making it less efficient than the instant recovery option.