VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals — Question 32

After creating virtual machine backups using vSphere Data Protection, you decide to perform a simple verification of those backups. Which feature will you use for this?

Answer options

• A. vSphere Replication
• B. Changed Block Tracking
• C. VMware Tools heartbeat
• D. Verification scripts

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, VMware Tools heartbeat, which allows you to check the operational status of the virtual machine, confirming that the backup is functional. Options A and B relate to different backup and replication processes, while D involves scripting that is not a built-in verification method for this context.