Restoring vCenter Server from FTP Backup
Question
vCenter Server experiences a catastrophic failure and the administrator must restore from a vCenter Server backup stored on an FTP server.
What must the administrator do to restore vCenter Server? (Choose the best answer.)
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A. B. C. D.D.
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vcenter.install.doc/GUID-3EAED005-B0A3-40CF-B40D-85AD247D7EA4.htmlIn the event of a catastrophic failure of the vCenter Server, it is essential to restore it as soon as possible to avoid disruptions to the virtualized environment. The best answer to this question is option D: Use the vCenter Server GUI installer to deploy a vCenter Server instance and restore the vCenter Server data from the backup.
The following are the steps involved in restoring vCenter Server using this method:
Download the vCenter Server installer from the VMware website and save it to a local directory.
Launch the installer and select the "Install" option.
On the "Introduction" screen, click "Next" to continue.
On the "End-User Patent Agreement" screen, read the agreement and accept it by checking the box. Click "Next" to continue.
On the "Deployment Type" screen, select "vCenter Server" and click "Next" to continue.
On the "System Name and Credentials" screen, enter the system name and credentials for the vCenter Server appliance. Click "Next" to continue.
On the "Deployment Size" screen, select the appropriate deployment size for your environment. Click "Next" to continue.
On the "Database Options" screen, select the database type you want to use for vCenter Server. You can choose either an embedded database or an external database. Click "Next" to continue.
On the "SSO Domain" screen, enter the SSO domain name for the vCenter Server. Click "Next" to continue.
On the "Networking" screen, enter the network settings for the vCenter Server appliance. Click "Next" to continue.
On the "vCenter Single Sign-On (SSO) Configuration" screen, enter the SSO administrator password and site name. Click "Next" to continue.
On the "Certificate Information" screen, enter the certificate information for the vCenter Server appliance. Click "Next" to continue.
On the "Ready to Install" screen, review the installation summary and click "Finish" to begin the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, navigate to the vSphere Client and log in using the SSO administrator credentials.
Click on the "vCenter Server" object in the inventory and select "Restore vCenter Server."
Select the FTP server where the backup is stored and follow the prompts to restore the vCenter Server data.
Once the data is restored, the vCenter Server will be fully operational and ready for use.
In summary, to restore vCenter Server from a catastrophic failure, the administrator needs to deploy a new vCenter Server instance using the vCenter Server GUI installer, and then use the vSphere Client to restore the vCenter Server data from the backup stored on the FTP server. Option D is the best answer to this question.
