What three actions should be taken before the upgrade from ESX4.x to ESXi5?
A.
backup the host config using vicfg-cfgbackup command
B.
save custom scripts
C.
backup all .vmx files
D.
create host profile using vCenter server
E.
backup local images
Explanation:
A. B. and E.a. backup the host config using vicfg-cfgbackup command (yes we would like to backup in case we need to revert )
b. save custom scripts (Yes same as above)
c. backup all .vmx files (Why ? They are on VMFS Datastores which will not be touched during upgrade)
d. create host profile using vCenter server (Why do we need host profile for an existing server, we can manage with the backup )
e. backup local images (Yes any local VIBs, ISO or VM template stored local vmfs )
Answer A: vicfg-backup is used to take a backup from ESXi servers, not ESX!
Answer B: Valid, need them to revert the installation
Answer C: Valid, however you should also backup .vmdk files etc.
Answer D: Host profiles are to be created afterwards
Answer E: Valid, you might need these upon restoring ESX4, or reuse them in ESXi v5
So correct answer should be: BCE
wow, good catch! Thanks so much!
Just verifying that JustAnotherVCPGuy is correct on A being incorrect:
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-51/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.vmware.vcli.ref.doc%2Fvicfg-cfgbackup.html
The vicfg-cfgbackup command backs up ESXi configuration data and restores them later. You can back up the host configuration, restore the configuration to the host, force the restore of the configuration, and reset the host to factory settings.
Back up ESXi host configuration before you change the configuration or upgrade the ESXi image. The vSphere Upgrade Guide discusses backing up and restoring the ESXi configuration in some detail.
Important: This command is supported for ESXi hosts but not for ESX hosts.
kid A is right
correct answer B,C and E
I wonder if VMWare knows that A is incorrect?