VMware vSphere 6 Advanced Design (VCAP6-DCV Design) — Question 14

A customer is using a vSphere APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA) compatible storage array. The VASA provider is published as a virtual appliance.
To ensure recoverability, where must the VASA provider and vCenter server virtual machines be stored?

Answer options

• A. the VASA provider and vCenter Server will be placed in the standard datastore (VMFS, NFS).
• B. the VASA provider and vCenter Server will be placed on the vVol datastore.
• C. the vCenter Server will be placed on the vVol datastore and the VASA provider will be placed on the standard datastore (VMFS, NFS)
• D. the VASA provider will be placed on the vVol datastore and the vCenter Server will be placed on the standard datastore (VMFS, NFS)

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because both the VASA provider and vCenter Server need to be on a standard datastore (VMFS or NFS) for optimal recoverability and compatibility. Options B, C, and D incorrectly suggest using a vVol datastore, which may not ensure the same level of recoverability for these components.