Which statement is true about running an ESX Server virtual machine on a CIFS share?
A.
ESX Server requires gigabit Ethernet adapter in order for CIFS to be used as
datastore.
B.
ESX Server must be on the same LAN as the CIFS server.
C.
ESX Server does not support datastore on CIFS.
D.
ESX Server must be granted as a trusted member of the CIFS server.
Explanation:
ESX Configuration Guide ESX 4.0 vCenter Server 4.0, page 77.
Depending on the type of storage you use, datastores can be backed by the following file
system formats:
1. Virtual Machine File System (VMFS) – High-performance file system optimized for
storing virtual machines. Your host can deploy a VMFS datastore on any SCSI-based
local or networked storage device, including Fibre Channel and iSCSI SAN equipment.
As an alternative to using the VMFS datastore, your virtual machine can have direct
access to raw devices and use a mapping file (RDM) as a proxy.
2. Network File System (NFS) – File system on a NAS storage device. ESX supports NFS
version 3 over TCP/IP. The host can access a designated NFS volume located on an NFS
server, mount the volume, and use it for any storage needs.