An organization has agreed on the software that will be used to virtualize the company's web servers.
Which of the following should the administrator reference prior to purchasing physical servers to be deployed as hosts in the new virtual architecture?
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A. B. C. D.C.
When deploying a virtualized environment, it is essential to ensure that the physical servers being used as hosts meet the requirements of the virtualization software.
In this scenario, the organization has already agreed on the software to be used for virtualization, so the administrator should reference the vendor's hardware compatibility list (option C) prior to purchasing physical servers.
The hardware compatibility list (HCL) contains the list of hardware components that have been tested and certified to work with the virtualization software. The HCL includes details on the specific make and model of the physical servers, processors, storage devices, network adapters, and other components that are supported by the software.
Using the vendor's HCL ensures that the organization purchases hardware that is known to be compatible and meets the minimum requirements for the virtualization software. It also helps prevent compatibility issues, performance problems, and other potential problems that could arise from using unsupported hardware.
While the vendor's software compatibility list (option A) is important, it is typically focused on the operating systems, applications, and other software that can be installed in the virtual machines, rather than the hardware used as hosts.
The vendor's service level agreement (option B) and end user licensing agreement (option D) are important but are not directly related to the hardware requirements for the virtualization software. The service level agreement outlines the vendor's commitments to support and maintain the software, while the end user licensing agreement outlines the terms and conditions for using the software.