VMware vSphere 7.x Advanced Design (VCAP-DCV Design 2021) — Question 49

An architect is designing a new VMware software-designed data center (SDDC) using vSphere 7 to meet the following requirements:
✑ The SDDC must be deployed at two locations: primary and secondary.
✑ vSphere Replication must be used to replicate virtual machines between the two locations.
✑ Site Recovery Manager must be used to orchestrate disaster recovery (DR) activities.
✑ One single-sign on (SSO) domain must be used to authenticate access at both locations.
Which design decision should the architect make to meet these requirements?

Answer options

• A. A vCenter Server Appliance will be deployed to each site. Unique SSO domains will be created per site.
• B. A vCenter Server will be installed on Windows virtual machines deployed to both sites.
• C. A vCenter Server Appliance will be deployed to each site.
• D. A vCenter Server Appliance will be deployed to the primary site only.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because deploying a vCenter Server Appliance at each site allows for a unified SSO domain, which is essential for authentication across both locations. Option A is incorrect as creating unique SSO domains contradicts the requirement for a single domain. Option B is not suitable as it involves using Windows virtual machines, which does not align with the recommendation for a vCenter Server Appliance. Option D fails because deploying a vCenter Server Appliance only at the primary site does not meet the requirement for both locations.