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VMware 5V0-31.23 Exam Questions
VMware Cloud Foundation Deployment Specialist (Page 3 )

Updated On: 16-Feb-2026
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An administrator has been tasked with deleting an existing Workload Domain but needs to ensure all virtual machines continue to run during the process.
Which action, if any, must be performed to meet the requirement?

  1. Migrate virtual machines to other workload domains manually
  2. Virtual machines will be automatically migrated to other workload domains and no further action is required
  3. Deploy and use VMware HCX to migrate virtual machines using bulk migration to other workload domains
  4. Backup all virtual machines and restore in other workload domains

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

In VMware Cloud Foundation, deleting a Workload Domain will result in the removal of its associated infrastructure, which includes the ESXi hosts and storage. To ensure that virtual machines continue to run during this process, they must be migrated manually to other workload domains before the deletion of the Workload Domain. VMware Cloud Foundation does not automatically migrate VMs across workload domains, and tools like VMware HCX are typically used for migrations across different environments rather than within the same VCF instance. Manual migration allows the administrator to ensure VMs are relocated to the desired locations and prevents potential downtime or data loss.



An administrator wants to manage certificates of various SDDC Components.
What are the two components certificates an SDDC manager can manage? (Choose two.)

  1. VMware Aria Operations
  2. VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle
  3. ESXi Host
  4. vCenter Server
  5. VMware Aria Automation

Answer(s): C,D

Explanation:

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.



What is the correct sequence to upgrade VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) components?

  1. 1. SDDC Manager
    2. Aria Suite Lifecycle
    3. NSX Data Center
    4. ESXi
    5. vCenter Server
  2. 1. SDDC Manager
    2. vCenter Server
    3. ESXi
    4. NSX Data Center
    5. Aria Suite Lifecycle
  3. 1. SDDC Manager
    2. Aria Suite Lifecycle
    3. NSX Data Center
    4. vCenter Server
    5. ESXi
  4. 1. Aria Suite Lifecycle
    2. NSX Data Center
    3. vCenter Server
    4. ESXi
    5. SDDC Manager

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The recommended upgrade sequence for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is to start with SDDC Manager first, as it orchestrates and manages the lifecycle of all VCF components. Next, vCenter Server is upgraded to ensure compatibility with ESXi. ESXi hosts are then upgraded to align with the updated vCenter version. Following that, NSX Data Center is upgraded to maintain network compatibility. Finally, Aria Suite Lifecycle (formerly vRealize Suite Lifecycle) is upgraded last to ensure full functionality across the updated infrastructure stack. This sequence minimizes compatibility issues and ensures a stable, coordinated upgrade across the VCF environment.



When deploying a new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment, what are the two supported platforms to deploy the VMware Cloud Builder Virtual Appliance? (Choose two.)

  1. A system running Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
  2. An ESXi host not designated for the Management Domain
  3. An ESXi host designated for the Management Domain
  4. A system running VMware Workstation or VMware Fusion connected to the Management network
  5. A system running Microsoft Windows OS

Answer(s): B,C

Explanation:

When deploying a new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment, the VMware Cloud Builder

Virtual Appliance must be deployed on an ESXi host, and it can be placed on either an ESXi host designated for the Management Domain or on a separate ESXi host that is not yet assigned to any specific domain. These options allow for flexibility in the initial deployment process and ensure the Cloud Builder appliance is hosted within a compatible and stable environment. Other options, such as deploying Cloud Builder on systems running non-ESXi platforms like VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion, or other operating systems (e.g., Windows or Red Hat Enterprise Linux), are not supported for deploying Cloud Builder in VCF.



Following overwhelmingly positive feedback from the consumers of the new private cloud solution based on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), an administrator has been tasked with migrating the existing VMware Horizon-based VDI solution into a new workload domain within the Private Cloud. Once the workload domain has been deployed and configured, which SDDC Manager Service would be responsible for monitoring and performing upgrades to the Workload Domain?

  1. Lifecycle Manager
  2. Solutions Manager
  3. Operations Manager
  4. Domain Manager

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

In VMware Cloud Foundation, Lifecycle Manager within the SDDC Manager is responsible for managing the lifecycle of all components in a workload domain. This includes monitoring, upgrading, and patching ESXi hosts, vCenter, NSX, and other integrated components within the workload domain. After the new workload domain is deployed and configured, Lifecycle Manager ensures that the environment remains up-to-date and compliant with VMware's best practices, making it essential for ongoing maintenance and support.






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