VMware vSphere 7.x Professional (VCP-DCV 2021) — Question 28

What is used by a VM for direct access to a LUN?

Answer options

• A. vSAN
• B. RDM
• C. NVMe
• D. ext3

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is RDM (Raw Device Mapping), which enables a VM to access a LUN directly for improved performance and capabilities. vSAN is a storage solution, NVMe is a protocol for high-speed storage, and ext3 is a filesystem format, none of which provide direct LUN access for VMs.