VMware vSphere 8.x Professional — Question 28

An administrator has been notified that a number of hosts are not compliant with the company policy for time synchronization.
The relevant portion of the policy states:
All physical servers must synchronize time with an external time source that is accurate to the microsecond.
Which step should the administrator take to ensure compliance with the policy?

Answer options

• A. Ensure that each vCenter Server Appliance is configured to use a Network Time Protocol (NTP) source.
• B. Ensure that each ESXi host is configured to use a Precision Time Protocol (PTP) source.
• C. Ensure that each ESXi host is configured to use a Network Time Protocol (NTP) source.
• D. Ensure that each vCenter Server Appliance is configured to use a Precision Time Protocol (PTP) source.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as Precision Time Protocol (PTP) provides higher accuracy than Network Time Protocol (NTP), making it suitable for compliance with the microsecond accuracy requirement. Options A and D focus on vCenter Server Appliances, which are not the physical servers mentioned in the policy. Option C suggests using NTP, which does not meet the microsecond accuracy needed for compliance.