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Scenario: A Citrix Architect is redesigning a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment to include Machine Creation Services (MCS). During design discussions, the locations for the MCS-provisioned thin clone machine disks are proposed as shown in the exhibit.
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Which two potential issues should the architect address with the customer before proceeding with this configuration? (Choose two.)
Suggested Answer: B
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37 comments · newest first
MA
Maybelle
11 months ago
More storage on VM hosts? Sounds like a hassle!
AL
Alesia
12 months ago
Substantial write IOPS is definitely a concern here.
CA
Catalina
12 months ago
Wait, is it really limited to NFS shared storage?
AN
Anjelica
1 year ago
Totally agree, that could be a dealbreaker!
CA
Cathern
1 year ago
It is limited to certain hypervisors.
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Melvin
1 year ago
I vaguely recall that MCS might require more storage on VM hosts compared to other methods. So, option E could be something we need to clarify with the customer.
ER
Erasmo
1 year ago
I think we also talked about the read IOPS during machine creation. Option D seems relevant since it could impact performance during peak times.
ET
Ettie
1 year ago
I’m a bit unsure about the limitations on storage types. Is it really only NFS shared storage as mentioned in option C, or can other types be used too?
JU
Julian
1 year ago
I remember discussing the IOPS requirements in class, and I think option B about substantial write IOPS is definitely a concern we should address.
SA
Salena
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure if the Change Tasks can be added automatically or if it's just a manual process. I'll have to review the material again to be sure.
TH
Thad
1 year ago
I feel pretty good about this question. The requirement to send private emails to franchisees points me towards Distributed Sending as the most appropriate solution. I'll double-check the other options, but that's where I'm leaning.
EV
Eva
1 year ago
This question is really cooking up some interesting discussion. I wonder if the architect has considered using a pressure cooker to speed up the machine provisioning process?
HI
Hillary
1 year ago
I'm just hoping they don't store the machines in the same shared location as the cafeteria's lunch leftovers. That would be a real disaster!
JO
Jovita
1 year ago
User 4: Hopefully they address these concerns before proceeding with the configuration.
ED
Eden
1 year ago
User 3: It might also lead to substantial read IOPS during updates.
KI
Kimberlie
1 year ago
User 2: That could cause issues with write IOPS to the storage.
TE
Teresita
1 year ago
User 1: I heard they want to store the machines in a shared location.
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Corazon
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure Option A is a real issue. I thought MCS worked with various hypervisors these days. But Option E could be a problem if we need to allocate more storage on the VM hosts.
SE
Selene
1 year ago
You make a good point about Option A, but it's always best to address all potential issues with the customer before proceeding with the configuration.
FR
Frederica
1 year ago
I think we should also consider Option D, as it mentions substantial read IOPS from the shared storage location during machine creation and updates.
ZO
Zoila
1 year ago
I agree, Option E could definitely be a concern if we have to allocate more storage on the VM hosts.
KA
Katina
1 year ago
I agree with Keena, but Option D is also a valid concern. The read IOPS required during machine creation and updates could be a bottleneck.
RA
Rasheeda
1 year ago
We should definitely discuss these concerns with the customer before proceeding with the configuration.
SH
Sherell
1 year ago
I agree with both points. The read IOPS during machine creation and updates could also be a bottleneck.
TR
Tricia
1 year ago
Yes, that could be a problem. We also need to consider the substantial write IOPS to shared storage.
FE
Felicia
1 year ago
I think we should address the potential issue of limited hypervisors.
JU
Junita
1 year ago
Definitely, it's important to ensure the environment can handle the storage requirements.
AL
Aliza
1 year ago
Agreed, both Option B and Option D are important factors to address with the customer.
JA
Jaime
1 year ago
I think we should also consider Option B. Substantial write IOPS to the shared storage location could be an issue.
LA
Lavina
1 year ago
Yes, that could be a concern. We should also consider the read IOPS during machine creation and updates.
LI
Ligia
1 year ago
I agree, the write IOPS to the shared storage location could be substantial.
DW
Dwight
1 year ago
Option D is definitely a valid concern. The read IOPS could be a bottleneck.
LO
Lorean
1 year ago
I think we should address the potential issues with the customer before proceeding.
KE
Keena
1 year ago
Option B seems to be the most concerning issue here. The substantial write IOPS to the shared storage location could significantly impact performance and user experience.
JO
Joni
2 years ago
I believe we should also consider the need for more storage on VM hosts compared to other options.
GL
Gladys
2 years ago
I agree with Nina. It could impact performance if not addressed properly.
NI
Nina
2 years ago
I think the potential issue with substantial write IOPS to shared storage is a concern.