Which two steps are required before VMware Data Recovery can be used? (Choose two )
A.
The Data Recovery server component must be installed on the vCenter Server machine
B.
A network storage device or hard disk must be added to the backup appliance
C.
The vSphere Client plug-in must be installed on the vCenter Server machine
D.
The Data Recovery backup appliance must be installed to a managed ESXi host
Explanation:
VMware Data Recovery 1.0 Evaluator’s Guide, page 9. You have to ensure the VMware Data Recovery Plug-In has been properly installed, and the backup appliance has been properly imported and configured before proceeding.
C seems incorrect, why install the vsphere client plugin into vcenter server, answer A should be ok
(http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.vmware.datarecovery.admin.doc_20%2FGUID-9BEF961A-9F17-479F-91A6-F5A30B2101E4.html -> The client plug-in is installed on a computer that will be used to manage Data Recovery)
Correct answers B,D. C not correct as the plug-in is installed on the client machine, not the server. A not correct as there is no vcenter server component. According to the admin guide there are 3 installation steps
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vdr_10_admin.pdf
1. Install the vmware client to a Windows computer, connect to a vcenter server, install and enable the plug-in on the client
2. Obtain the OVF file and deploy it to a vmware ESXi host
3. Add a hard disk to the backup appliance