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To avoid unnecessary planned downtime, what is the minimum version of VMware Tools that, if installed, will decrease the need for virtual machine reboots following VMware Tools upgrades?
A. 5.5
B. 5.1
C. 5.0
D. 4.1
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
VMware Tools 5.0 and earlier always requires a reboot following VMware Tools upgrades.
VMware Tools 5.1 may require a reboot if one or more components of VMware Tools is installed, if the components have been updated since the last install or upgrade, or if the components require a reboot to be upgraded.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The earliest version of VMware Tools that reduced the requirement for a reboot following VMware Tools upgrades is VMware Tools 5.1.
C, D: VMware Tools 5.0 and earlier always requires a reboot following VMware Tools upgrades.
References:
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2015163
http://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2013/02/clarification-on-zero-down-time-vmware-tools-uprade-in-vsphere-5-1.html
