VMware vSphere 6 Advanced Design (VCAP6-DCV Design) — Question 31

A company is conducting a technology refresh and has requested assistance with a vSphere 6.5 design.
✑ The company has a corporate headquarters and two data centers strategically placed around the country, which provide the bulk of the computer power and storage for their customer-facing stores.
✑ The company requires each of its stores to be able to operate independently if connectivity is ever lost.
✑ Presently, all stores are configured differently and must be standardized as part of the technology refresh.
✑ To support store operations, only a dozen applications are required.
✑ Any downtime during store hours could result in significant losses.
✑ Any proposed design must minimize cost.
What is a VMware-recommended option for this scenario?

Answer options

• A. VMware vSAN cluster with a minimum of three hosts
• B. VMware vSphere cluster with low-cost iSCSI shared storage
• C. VMware vSAN Stretched Cluster with nearest regional data center
• D. VMware vSAN Remote Office Branch Office (ROBO) with two hosts

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C: VMware vSAN Stretched Cluster with nearest regional data center, as it allows for high availability and disaster recovery while ensuring that the stores can operate independently if connectivity is lost. Option A requires three hosts, which may not be cost-effective, while option B does not provide the same level of resilience and independence that the stores need. Option D, while useful for remote offices, does not offer the optimal setup for this scenario given the company's requirements.