VMware 5V0-31.23 Exam - Topic 2 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for VMware's 5V0-31.23 exam

Question #: 21
Topic #: 2

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An administrator wants to manage certificates of various SDDC Components.

What are the two components certificates an SDDC manager can manage? (Choose two.)

AVMware Aria Operations

BVMware Aria Suite Lifecycle

CESXi Host

DvCenter Server

EVMware Aria Automation

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Suggested Answer: C, D

In VMware Cloud Foundation, SDDC Manager provides certificate management for key infrastructure components, specifically ESXi hosts and vCenter Server. This feature allows administrators to replace or renew certificates for these components, ensuring secure communication within the VCF environment.

Certificates for other VMware Aria components (formerly vRealize Suite), such as VMware Aria Operations, VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, and VMware Aria Automation, are managed independently through their respective interfaces and not directly by SDDC Manager.

by Lynelle at Nov 22, 2025, 01:35 PM

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Jonelle

9 hours ago

Both are correct, but I’m surprised about ESXi!

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Marlon

6 days ago

Definitely C) ESXi Host and D) vCenter Server!

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Basilia

11 days ago

C and D, no doubt. Wouldn't want my VMs to throw a tantrum over invalid certs.

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Jovita

16 days ago

C and D, easy peasy. Wouldn't want my SDDC to be a hot mess of expired certificates!

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Stefany

21 days ago

I'm going with C and D. Gotta keep those ESXi and vCenter certs in check, you know?

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Blondell

26 days ago

Definitely C and D. Can't manage certificates for virtual coffee machines, right?

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Catarina

1 month ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think the correct answers are definitely vCenter Server and ESXi Host.

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Lindsay

1 month ago

I feel like VMware Aria Operations might be one of the options, but I keep mixing it up with VMware Aria Automation.

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Bernardo

1 month ago

I remember studying about VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, but I can't recall if it was specifically mentioned in the context of certificate management.

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Cassandra

2 months ago

I've got a strategy for this - I'll eliminate the options that don't seem relevant, then focus on the two that seem most likely.

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Carrol

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll need to make sure I understand the difference between the SDDC components and their certificate management.

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Carma

2 months ago

Okay, let's see. The SDDC manager can manage the certificates for the VMware Aria Operations and the VMware Aria Automation, right?

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Stephane

2 months ago

C) ESXi Host and D) vCenter Server are the correct answers.

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Ruthann

2 months ago

I think the SDDC manager can manage certificates for vCenter Server and ESXi Host, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Luis

3 months ago

I thought it was just D) vCenter Server?

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Jestine

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this. I'll need to think it through carefully and review the material again.

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Salome

3 months ago

I think I know this one. The SDDC manager can manage the certificates for the ESXi Host and the vCenter Server.

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Hubert

2 months ago

I agree, ESXi Host and vCenter Server are key.

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Rozella

3 months ago

True, but it’s not directly managed by SDDC.

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