Discuss VMware 2V0-17.25 Exam Topic 2 Question 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.)

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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28 comments · newest first

Florinda 8 months ago

I agree, but Lifecycle Manager is key for updates.

Geraldo 8 months ago

I feel like B and E could also be important.

Hyun 8 months ago

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

Magdalene 9 months ago

Surprised that Identity Broker isn't on the list.

Vashti 9 months ago

Yup, Lifecycle Manager is essential for offline setups!

Linn 9 months ago

I thought ESX was mandatory too?

Nathalie 9 months ago

Definitely need the Lifecycle Manager and NSX.

Annelle 9 months ago

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

Charlette 9 months ago

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

Felicitas 10 months ago

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

Destiny 10 months ago

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

Stephen 10 months ago

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

Ria 10 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?

Julian 10 months ago

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

Ahmed 11 months ago

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

Brent 11 months ago

Definitely C and E. The question is pretty straightforward.

Fatima 11 months ago

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

Dorethea 11 months ago

I think B and D are the right choices.

Rhea 12 months ago

C and E are the correct answers.

Sherman 12 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.

Rolf 1 year 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.

Leslie 1 year 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.

Shantay 1 year 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.

Aja 1 year 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.

Lindsey 7 months ago

↳ replying to Aja

Don't forget about Lifecycle Manager!

Jesusita 7 months ago

↳ replying to Aja

I’m leaning towards Identity Broker too.

Rikki 8 months ago

↳ replying to Aja

Yeah, but what about NSX?

Alpha 11 months ago

↳ replying to Aja

I think ESX is definitely one of them.

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