VMware vSphere 8.x Professional (VCP-DCV 2022) — Question 57

Which local only host utility is used for primary, real-time performance monitoring in vSphere?

Answer options

• A. resxtop
• B. top
• C. esxtop
• D. vSphere Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, esxtop, which is specifically designed for monitoring the performance of ESXi hosts in real-time. Option A, resxtop, is a remote version of esxtop and not for local use; B, top, is a standard Linux command for process management, and D, vSphere CLI, is not focused on real-time performance monitoring.