VMware Cloud Management and Automation Fundamentals — Question 18

What is a benefit of VMware vSphere Storage APIs - Data Protection?

Answer options

• A. It allows backup of a virtual machine with a backup agent in the guest OS.
• B. It facilitates decentralized, on-host, LAN-free backup of vSphere virtual machines.
• C. It increases ESX host resources to do backup processing.
• D. It enables centralized, off-host, LAN-free backup of vSphere virtual machines.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, highlights that the VMware vSphere Storage APIs - Data Protection enable centralized backups that are off-host and do not require LAN resources. Option A is incorrect because it describes a method involving a backup agent within the guest OS, which is not the focus of this API. Option B mentions decentralized backups, which is contrary to the centralized nature of the correct answer. Option C is also incorrect as the APIs do not increase ESX host resources for backup processing.