VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x Administrator (2025) — Question 3

An administrator is tasked with deploying a new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) instance. The management domain is designed to be created with three virtual distributed switches (VDS) configured as follows:
VDS1 - used for management and vMotion traffic

VDS2 - used for vSAN traffic -
VDS3 - used for NSX Overlay traffic
What action would the administrator take to deploy the designed configuration?

Answer options

• A. A JSON file must be prepared with the defined configuration and used to run the bring-up process.
• B. vSphere Distributed Switch Profile 2 must be selected in the VCF Deployment parameter workbook.
• C. The design must be changed to ensure vSAN and NSX overlay traffic are on the same VDS.
• D. The ESXi hosts have to be configured with twelve physical NICs to ensure redundancy.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because a JSON file containing the defined configuration is essential for initiating the VCF deployment process. Option B is incorrect, as the question does not specify the need for a particular switch profile. Option C incorrectly suggests altering the design, which is unnecessary if the setup is as intended. Option D is irrelevant as the requirement for twelve physical NICs is not stated in the original design.