VMware vSphere 6 Advanced Design (VCAP6-DCV Design) — Question 42

When implementing update policies for the vSphere environment, which would be the VMware-recommended way to update the vCenter Server Appliance
(VCSA) when an underlying operating system (OS) patch is released?

Answer options

• A. Introduce a policy that requires a system administrator to check if a new appliance update (which might include an OS update) is available from the downloads section of MyVMware portal, and follow the VCSA documentation to apply the update.
• B. Do nothing-the VCSA applies all OS updates automatically without any human interaction.
• C. Introduce a policy that requires a system administrator to go online and check with the OS vendor to see if a new version is available. If it is, download it manually, log in to the VCSA with the root credentials, and proceed with the OS update.
• D. Configure VMware Update Manager to download the OS update and apply it on a scheduled basis.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because VMware recommends that system administrators actively check for updates and follow the official documentation for applying them. Option B is incorrect as the VCSA does not update itself automatically. Option C is not recommended since it requires manual checking with the OS vendor, which is less efficient, and option D relies on VMware Update Manager, which is not the preferred method for OS updates in this context.