VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced Design (VCAP-DCV Design) — Question 1

An architect is creating a design for a new vSphere solution to meet the following business requirement:
REQ001 - Reduce operational expenditure
Which design decision could the architect include in the logical design to satisfy this requirement?

Answer options

• A. Use vSphere Standard licenses on all clusters.
• B. Use heterogeneous hardware for the hosts in all clusters.
• C. Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager on all clusters.
• D. Use an N + 1 design to define the required capacity on all clusters.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because using vSphere Lifecycle Manager streamlines updates and patching, helping to reduce operational costs through automation and consistency. Option A, using vSphere Standard licenses, might not offer the necessary features to optimize costs. Option B, employing heterogeneous hardware, can lead to increased management complexity and potential inefficiencies. Option D, the N + 1 design, focuses on capacity planning rather than directly addressing operational expenditure.