Which VMware-recommended tool provides specific information on the best strategy for a vSAN deployment?
A. vSAN VIP Assessment Tool
B. vSAN TCO and Sizing Calculator
C. vSAN Health Check UI
D. vSAN ReadyNode Configurator
Correct Answer: D
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation: vSAN ReadyNode Configurator
Selecting a vSAN ReadyNode is simple. Choose the vSAN version you want to deploy, pick a ReadyNode profile based on your specific needs, select your preferred server vendor, and then pick one of the available models.
Note: vSAN ReadyNode are x86 servers, available from all the leading server vendors, that have been pre-configured, tested and certified for VMware Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Software. Each ReadyNode is optimally configured for vSAN with the required amount of CPU, memory, network, I/O controllers and storage (SSDs, HDDs or flash devices).
Some ReadyNode are available with additional options aimed at simplifying purchasing, deployment, and support. These options are only available for select server vendors and ReadyNode models: Pre-installed Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Software
Bundled Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Software licenses
Single vendor support from the server vendor to cover both hardware and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Software
Incorrect Answers:
B: VMware Virtual SAN Sizing Tool
All Virtual SAN customers and enthusiasts can easy get sizing ideas and estimations on the amount hardware resources necessary to support a particular Virtual
SAN design. All you will need to do is provide a few virtual machine inputs based on capacity, performance, and availability requirements.
The purpose of this tool is to help determine the hardware specifications for hosts in a Virtual SAN cluster required to run a set of virtual machines defined by a set of input characteristics.
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation: vSAN ReadyNode Configurator
Selecting a vSAN ReadyNode is simple. Choose the vSAN version you want to deploy, pick a ReadyNode profile based on your specific needs, select your preferred server vendor, and then pick one of the available models.
Note: vSAN ReadyNode are x86 servers, available from all the leading server vendors, that have been pre-configured, tested and certified for VMware Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Software. Each ReadyNode is optimally configured for vSAN with the required amount of CPU, memory, network, I/O controllers and storage (SSDs, HDDs or flash devices).
Some ReadyNode are available with additional options aimed at simplifying purchasing, deployment, and support. These options are only available for select server vendors and ReadyNode models: Pre-installed Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Software
Bundled Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Software licenses
Single vendor support from the server vendor to cover both hardware and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Software
Incorrect Answers:
B: VMware Virtual SAN Sizing Tool
All Virtual SAN customers and enthusiasts can easy get sizing ideas and estimations on the amount hardware resources necessary to support a particular Virtual
SAN design. All you will need to do is provide a few virtual machine inputs based on capacity, performance, and availability requirements.
The purpose of this tool is to help determine the hardware specifications for hosts in a Virtual SAN cluster required to run a set of virtual machines defined by a set of input characteristics.
D
B
Are you MAD ? “D” is correct.