VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (VCP-DCV 2022) — Question 27

An administrator is tasked with planning an upgrade of a VMware vSphere environment to version 7.0. The platform consists of 80 ESXi hosts, logically divided into 10 clusters. The tasks will be completed by another operations team within the company.
The hardware is consistent and a single embedded vCenter Server 6.7 appliance is managing the environment.
Which statement is true regarding a suitable upgrade approach?

Answer options

• A. The vCenter Server can be upgraded using a pre-configured customized JSON template.
• B. The ESXi hosts can only be upgraded using the Graphical User Interface Installer.
• C. Auto-deploy must be used to upgrade the large scale environment.
• D. A new Platform Services Controller must be deployed first.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because upgrading the vCenter Server can indeed be accomplished with a pre-configured customized JSON template, which streamlines the process. Option B is incorrect as ESXi hosts can be upgraded using various methods, not exclusively the GUI. Option C is wrong since Auto-deploy is not a requirement for upgrading in this scenario, and Option D is incorrect because a new Platform Services Controller is not necessary for the vCenter upgrade when using an embedded appliance.