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Exam 2V0-21.23 topic 1 question 31 discussion

Actual exam question from VMware's 2V0-21.23
Question #: 31
Topic #: 1
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An administrator is performing maintenance activities and discovers that a Virtual Machine File System (VMFS) datastore has a lot more used capacity than expected. The datastore contains 10 virtual machines (VMs) and, when the administrator reviews the contents of the associated datastore, discovers that five virtual machines have a snapshot file (-delta.vmdk files) that has not been modified in over 12 months. The administrator checks the Snapshot Manager within the vSphere Client and confirms that there are no snapshots visible.
Which task should the administrator complete on the virtual machines to free up datastore space?

  • A. Consolidate the snapshots for each VM.
  • B. Inflate the disk files for each VM.
  • C. Delete all snapshots for each VM.
  • D. Storage vMotion each VM to another datastore.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
by ABCACB at May 31, 2023, 4:41 p.m.

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Juan_Ochoa_TI724
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
In this case option A is correct, since the snapshots are not visible in the vSphere.
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cheo
11 months ago
Selected Answer: A
https://docs.vmware.com/es/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID-2F4A6D8B-33FF-4C6B-9B02-C984D151F0D5.html#:~:text=La%20presencia%20de,espacio%20de%20almacenamiento.
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namvoiptech
10 months, 3 weeks ago
English version, "Consolidate Snapshots" is near the end of the page. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-vm-administration/GUID-50BD0E64-75A6-4164-B0E3-A2FBCCE15F1A.html
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11 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
No such action called "Consolidate". The action is Delete All. It is consolidating the snapshots. https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1023657#:~:text=Deleting%20Snapshots&text=Deleting%20a%20snapshot%20does%20not,snapshot%20to%20the%20parent%20disk.
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testing_soon
11 months, 1 week ago
From ICMv.8, 8-70: "Snapshot consolidation is a method for committing a chain of delta disks to the base disks when the Snapshot Manager shows that no snapshots exist, but the delta disk files remain on the datastore." and "Snapshot consolidation is a way to clean unneeded delta disk files from a datastore. If no snapshots are registered for a VM, but delta disk files exist, snapshot consolidation commits the chain of the delta disk files and removes them."
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gtapia
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Delete all snapshots for each VM.
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StingVN
12 months ago
Selected Answer: C
To free up datastore space in this scenario where there are lingering snapshots (-delta.vmdk files) that are not visible in the Snapshot Manager, you should: C. Delete all snapshots for each VM. These snapshots that are not visible in the Snapshot Manager are often referred to as "orphaned snapshots." Deleting these snapshots will merge the changes from the snapshot delta files back into the original virtual disks and free up space on the datastore. Make sure to perform this action carefully to avoid any data loss.
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mkhlszf
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: A
Should be option A: "For virtual machines that are not reported to have snapshots in the VMware vSphere or Infrastructure Client, commit or remove the snapshot delta disks." https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1005049
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RJB71
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Im confused.. why not c? Where/How do you 'consolidate" a snapshot that isnt in vsphere? Your first link specifically states "The above file listing suggests that delta disk files reside in the virtual machine's directory. Confirm that they are selected for use by reviewing the virtual machine's configuration in the VMware vSphere or Infrastructure Client. If they are not referenced, and only the base disk is selected, the delta disk files can be removed."
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ABCACB
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: A
The presence of redundant delta disks can adversely affect the virtual machine performance. You can combine such disks without violating a data dependency. After consolidation, redundant disks are removed, which improves the virtual machine performance and saves storage space.
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RJB71
1 month, 2 weeks ago
I feel it's C.. the question states that the snapshots aren't visible in vsphere and haven't been edited in over 12 months.
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