VMware Cloud Management and Automation Fundamentals — Question 49

Which cluster file system is used by ESXi hosts to store virtual machines?

Answer options

• A. SMB
• B. VMFS
• C. NFS
• D. SCSI

Correct answer: B

Explanation

VMFS (Virtual Machine File System) is specifically designed for ESXi hosts to manage virtual machine storage, allowing multiple hosts to access the same storage simultaneously. SMB and NFS are network file systems, which are not optimized for the ESXi environment, while SCSI is a protocol for connecting storage devices but not a file system.