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A developer needs to create a multi-tier development stack for a home lab.
Which vSphere product will support the architecture required for the least software cost?
A. vSphere Hypervisor
B. vSphere Essentials
C. VMware Player
D. VMware Workstation
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
A multi-tier application typically consists of at least two or three servers. A three-tier application could have a web server front end, an application server and a database server back end.
To develop a multi-tier application, we need a product that can host multiple virtual machines. This question asks for the lowest cost “vSphere” product that meets the requirements. vSphere Hypervisor is free and meets the requirement of being able to host multiple virtual machines.
Incorrect Answers:
B: vSphere Essentials offers a virtualization platform with centralized management using vCenter Server Essentials. However, this is a paid-for product and is therefore not the lowest cost solution. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
C: VMware Player is designed for running desktop virtual machines. It is licensed for commercial use and free for home use. VMware player is also not a vSphere product. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
D: VMware Workstation can create and run multiple virtual machines. However, it is a paid-for product and is therefore not the lowest cost solution. VMware Workstation is also not a vSphere product. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
