An administrator needs to create and provision new virtual machines from a master image that cannot be edited or powered on.
Which type of resource is most appropriate for the administrator to perform the task?
A. Full Clone
B. Linked Clone
C. Template
D. Snapshot
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
A template is a master copy of a virtual machine that can be used to create and provision new virtual machines. It offers a more secure way of preserving a virtual machine configuration as a template cannot be powered on or edited.
Incorrect Answers:
A, B: A clone is a copy of the entire virtual machine, including its settings, any configured virtual devices, installed software, and other contents of the virtual machine’s disks that can be used to create many clones. It allows you to use guest operating system customization to edit some of the properties of the clone, such as the computer name and networking settings.
D: A snapshot is used to preserve the state and data of a virtual machine. It is not used to create and provision new virtual machines.
References:
Ferguson, Bill, The Official VCP5 Certification Guide, VMware Press, New York, 2013, pp 280-281, 287-288
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/index.jsp#com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc_50/GUID-F40130B0-0194-4A41-91FA-1A967721924B.html
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1015180