VMware 2V0-17.25 Exam - Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

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Question #: 2
Topic #: 2

An administrator is preparing to deploy a new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) fleet to an environment that does not have Internet access. Which two binaries must be uploaded to the VCF Installer appliance before initiating the deployment? (Choose two.)

AIdentity Broker

BESX

CNSX

DVCF Operations

ELifecycle Manager

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Suggested Answer: C, D

In VCF 9.x, air-gapped bring-up requires staging the required binaries in the VCF Installer. The documented list explicitly includes NSX and VCF Operations among the components to upload. The product guide states: ''VMware Cloud Foundation required binaries include... NSX ... VMware Cloud Foundation Operations ... vCenter ... SDDC Manager...'' (exact list excerpt). This list does not call for ESX images or the legacy ''Lifecycle Manager.''

Therefore, from the given options the two binaries that must be uploaded are NSX and VCF Operations. ESX is pre-imaged on hosts per preparation guidance and is not a required VCF Installer binary; ''Lifecycle Manager'' is not used in VCF 9.0 bring-up.

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by Justine at Oct 04, 2025, 07:31 PM

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Florinda

16 days ago

I agree, but Lifecycle Manager is key for updates.

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Geraldo

22 days ago

I feel like B and E could also be important.

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Hyun

27 days ago

I disagree, I think VCF Operations should be included as well.

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Magdalene

1 month ago

Surprised that Identity Broker isn't on the list.

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Vashti

1 month ago

Yup, Lifecycle Manager is essential for offline setups!

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Linn

1 month ago

I thought ESX was mandatory too?

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Nathalie

2 months ago

Definitely need the Lifecycle Manager and NSX.

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Annelle

2 months ago

I’m leaning towards Identity Broker and Lifecycle Manager, but I’m not 100% sure about Identity Broker being necessary.

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Charlette

2 months ago

I feel like Lifecycle Manager is definitely important, but I can't recall if it's required for offline installations.

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Felicitas

2 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I think VCF Operations might be one of the binaries we need.

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Destiny

2 months ago

Gotta love these VMware questions. They always keep you on your toes!

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Stephen

2 months ago

This question is tricky! I think A and C are essential.

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Ria

3 months ago

I think we need to upload the ESX binary for sure, but I'm not entirely certain about the second one. Maybe it's NSX?

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Julian

3 months ago

Wait, where's the option for "all of the above and a partridge in a pear tree"?

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Ahmed

3 months ago

A and C make sense. Identity Broker is crucial for authentication.

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Brent

3 months ago

Definitely C and E. The question is pretty straightforward.

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Fatima

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Maybe A and C?

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Dorethea

4 months ago

I think B and D are the right choices.

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Rhea

4 months ago

C and E are the correct answers.

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Sherman

4 months ago

Alright, time to put on my thinking cap. I remember the VCF Installer needs certain binaries, and for an offline deployment, those would be crucial. I'll focus on the core components like Identity Broker and Lifecycle Manager.

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Rolf

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the VCF Installer is important, but I'm not totally clear on all the different binaries it might need. I'll have to do some research to make sure I get the right answer.

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Leslie

5 months ago

I've done a VCF deployment before, but the offline scenario is new to me. I'll need to review the documentation to make sure I don't miss anything critical. Gotta get those core components right.

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Shantay

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know the VCF Installer appliance is key, so I'll need to make sure I have the right binaries uploaded to that. Identity Broker and Lifecycle Manager sound like good bets, but I'm not sure about the others.

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Aja

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different components of VCF and what's required for a deployment without Internet access.

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Rikki

11 days ago

Yeah, but what about NSX?

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Alpha

3 months ago

I think ESX is definitely one of them.

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