VMware vSphere 7.x Professional for Service Providers — Question 61

A cluster contains database VMs which have low utilization, except during a weekly data load that causes extremely high utilization. As DRS balances the VM load, there is an extended period of slow performance.
Which two actions could be taken to reduce the impact of the recurring data load? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Increase the number of vCPUs on the database VMs.
• B. Enable VMware vRealize Operations Manager Integration with VMware vCenter.
• C. Increase the RAM allocated to the database VMs.
• D. Enable Proactive HA on the cluster.
• E. Enable Predictive DRS on the cluster.

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

Enabling VMware vRealize Operations Manager Integration with VMware vCenter (Option B) allows for better monitoring and management of resource utilization during peak times. Activating Predictive DRS (Option E) can intelligently adjust resource allocation in anticipation of the load, thus smoothing performance spikes. The other options, while they may improve performance, do not directly address the need for dynamic adjustment based on predicted usage patterns.