An administrator is tasked with upgrading an existing vSphere environment to version 7.0
There are existing VMFS3 and VMFS5 datastores in the environment.
Which statement is true regarding this upgrade? (Choose the best answer.)
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A. B. C. D.C.
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.storage.doc/GUID-DAD74662-E09E-44A4-82F1-DB7A3433CEF9.htmlThe correct answer is D: An ESXi 7.0 host can automatically upgrade a VMFS5 datastore.
Here's an explanation for each option:
A. An ESXi 7.0 host will NOT recognize a VMFS3 datastore. This statement is incorrect. ESXi 7.0 can still recognize VMFS3 datastores, but they are no longer supported. This means that you can still use them, but you won't be able to create new VMFS3 datastores or upgrade them to VMFS6.
B. VMFS3 is supported with ESXi 7.0 to store boot configurations only. This statement is incorrect. VMFS3 is not officially supported with ESXi 7.0, and it should only be used for boot configurations as a temporary solution while you migrate your data to a supported filesystem.
C. A VMFS5 datastore CANNOT be upgraded; a new VMFS6 datastore is required. This statement is incorrect. You can upgrade a VMFS5 datastore to VMFS6 using the vSphere Client or the ESXCLI command-line interface. Upgrading to VMFS6 offers many advantages, including support for larger capacity devices, improved performance, and more efficient space utilization.
D. An ESXi 7.0 host can automatically upgrade a VMFS5 datastore. This statement is correct. ESXi 7.0 includes an automatic upgrade feature that allows you to upgrade a VMFS5 datastore to VMFS6 with just a few clicks. The upgrade process is non-disruptive, meaning that your VMs will remain online and accessible during the upgrade. However, you should always make sure to back up your data before upgrading to avoid any potential data loss.
In conclusion, upgrading to vSphere 7.0 can be a complex process, and it's important to carefully plan and prepare before making any changes to your environment. However, with the right tools and knowledge, you can successfully upgrade your datastores and take advantage of the many new features and benefits of vSphere 7.0.