VMware Cloud Director Specialist (2023) — Question 2

What is the correct sequence to upgrade VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) components?

Answer options

• A. 1. SDDC Manager 2. Aria Suite Lifecycle 3. NSX Data Center 4. ESXi 5. vCenter Server
• B. 1. SDDC Manager 2. vCenter Server 3. ESXi 4. NSX Data Center 5. Aria Suite Lifecycle
• C. 1. SDDC Manager 2. Aria Suite Lifecycle 3. NSX Data Center 4. vCenter Server 5. ESXi
• D. 1. Aria Suite Lifecycle 2. NSX Data Center 3. vCenter Server 4. ESXi 5. SDDC Manager

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct sequence starts with SDDC Manager, followed by Aria Suite Lifecycle, NSX Data Center, vCenter Server, and ends with ESXi, ensuring that all dependencies are properly managed during the upgrade process. Options A, B, and D rearrange the order, which could lead to issues when upgrading components that rely on each other.