VMware vSphere 7.x Advanced Design (VCAP-DCV Design 2021) — Question 58

An architect is designing a new vSphere cluster. The requirement is to provide a total of 96 CPU cores and 1.5 TB RAM across all hosts.
The following information has been provided:
✑ Two different physical hardware profiles are available for the ESXi hosts in the cluster.
- Profile 1: 16 CPU cores and 256 GB RAM
- Profile 2: 32 CPU cores and 512 GB RAM
✑ Profile 2 is twice as expensive to purchase as Profile 1.
Which two aspects should the architect consider when selecting the hardware profile? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. The manufacturer and model of the CPUs in the hosts
• B. The amount of capacity available for failover of virtual machines within the cluster
• C. The downtime allowed for virtual machines that will be running within the cluster
• D. The cost to procure and maintain the hardware
• E. The number of virtual machines that will be running within the cluster

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

The correct answers are B and E. Considering the capacity available for failover is crucial to ensure that virtual machines can remain operational during host failures, while understanding the number of virtual machines helps determine the necessary resources. Options A, C, and D, while important, do not directly impact the selection of the hardware profile in this scenario.