VMware vSAN 8.x Administrator — Question 54

An architect had gathered the following requirements and constraints for a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) deployment.
Requirements:
User interface (UI) SSL certificates must have a maximum validity of 6 months.
Have the least possible administrative time to install and renew certificates.
Each certificate must be created on a per VCF component basis.
Constraints:
Limited administrative skillsets on SSL certificate administration
Limited operational expenditure budget for SSL certificates
Which design decision should be made to satisfy the stated requirement(s) and constraint(s)?

Answer options

• A. Use and configure integration with a certificate vendor such as Digicert
• B. Use wildcard certificates
• C. Use and configure integration with Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA)
• D. Disable the use of SSL certificates for user interfaces

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because using Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA) allows for easier management and automation of certificate issuance and renewal, addressing both the limited skillsets and budget constraints. Options A and B do not provide the same level of integration and may incur higher costs. Option D is not viable as it compromises security by disabling SSL certificates entirely.