VMware 1V0-21.20 Exam - Topic 5 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 5

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An administrator is trying to create an alarm action that runs a batch

file on a specific VM.

Which alarm action should the administrator use?

ARun a powerCLI command

BRun script

CSend SNMP traps

DSend email notifications

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ciara at Jul 05, 2025, 12:58 AM

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Iola

4 months ago

C and D are just not relevant here.

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Barbra

4 months ago

B is the right choice, no doubt about it!

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Cyril

4 months ago

I think A is better for PowerCLI tasks.

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Jacquelyne

5 months ago

Wait, can you really run batch files with that? Sounds risky.

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Nguyet

5 months ago

Definitely go with B, "Run script" for batch files.

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Alyssa

5 months ago

I don't think it's C or D because those options don't actually run a batch file. It has to be either A or B, but I'm leaning towards B.

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Cordelia

5 months ago

I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and I think it was about running scripts on VMs. B seems right, but I could be mistaken.

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Quinn

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about using PowerCLI for automation. Could it be A?

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Denise

6 months ago

I think the answer might be B, "Run script," since it sounds like the most direct way to execute a batch file.

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Marge

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the difference between running a script and running a PowerCLI command. I'll need to review those options more closely.

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Latanya

6 months ago

I think the key here is that the administrator needs to run a batch file, so option B is likely the best choice.

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Nobuko

6 months ago

Option A looks promising, but I want to double-check the details on running PowerCLI commands as an alarm action.

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Adelle

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through a bit more to decide between the options.

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Isabelle

7 months ago

This seems pretty straightforward. I'd go with option B to run the batch file on the specific VM.

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Maia

8 months ago

I think sending email notifications (option D) could be a good way to alert about the alarm action.

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Aleta

9 months ago

Email notifications? What is this, a college lecture? I want my alarms to have some real firepower, like SNMP traps. Boom, shaka-laka!

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Malcom

9 months ago

You know what they say, 'When in doubt, script it out!' I'm putting my money on the 'Run script' option. Simple and effective, just like me.

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Galen

7 months ago

I agree, running a script is the way to go.

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Phuong

9 months ago

I believe option A) Run a powerCLI command could also work, depending on the specific requirements.

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Lorriane

9 months ago

I agree with Lawrence, running a script would be the best way to execute a batch file.

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Lashon

9 months ago

Hmm, a batch file on a VM? That's like trying to start a campfire with a wet match. I'd go with the PowerCLI option, at least that's got a bit more spark to it.

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Tennie

9 months ago

Hold up, sending email notifications? What is this, the dark ages? I want my alarms to make some noise, not sit in my inbox!

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Carey

7 months ago

Definitely, running a script would be more effective in alerting us quickly.

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Kattie

7 months ago

I agree, email notifications are outdated. I prefer something more immediate like running a script.

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Erick

7 months ago

D) Send email notifications

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Salome

8 months ago

C) Send SNMP traps

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Yuki

9 months ago

B) Run script

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Shawnda

9 months ago

A) Run a powerCLI command

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Daryl

9 months ago

SNMP traps? Nah, that's so 90s. Let's get with the times and run a PowerCLI command.

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Mabel

8 months ago

Yeah, SNMP traps are outdated. PowerCLI is the way to go.

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Tatum

9 months ago

I agree, PowerCLI commands are much more efficient.

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Lawrence

9 months ago

I think the administrator should use option B) Run script.

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Mireya

10 months ago

Run a script? Sounds like the way to go! I'm all about that hands-on approach.

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Jacquline

8 months ago

User 3: Running a script definitely seems like the most efficient choice.

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Victor

8 months ago

User 2: Yeah, I agree. It gives more control over the actions taken.

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Wynell

8 months ago

User 1: I think running a script is the best option.

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