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Question 65

What are two pre-requisites for enabling ESXi secure boot? (Choose two.)

    Correct Answer: D, E

    To enable ESXi secure boot, you need a version of ESXi that supports the feature and a UEFI firmware. Starting with ESXi 6.5, secure boot became available. UEFI firmware is necessary because secure boot relies on the UEFI standards for validating the bootloader and other components. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is not a direct requirement for enabling secure boot, although it can be used for additional security features.

Discussion
LookingUpOptions: CE

C & E. Secure Boot has been around prior to 7.0

lordnano

I agree: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-10F7022C-DBE1-47A2-BD86-3840C6955057.html https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-5D5EE0D1-2596-43D7-95C8-0B29733191D9.html

admyn1997

It can't C & E . D and E are Correct . Pls check this link . It will answer your cmt . https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-5D5EE0D1-2596-43D7-95C8-0B29733191D9.html

JoeTech88

Right, it was introduced in 6.5, which is what Option D says.

BoDaddyOptions: DE

D and E are correct: With secure boot enabled, the boot sequence proceeds as follows. - Starting with vSphere 6.5, the ESXi bootloader contains a VMware public key. The bootloader uses this key to verify the signature of the kernel and a small subset of the system that includes a secure boot VIB verifier. - The VIB verifier verifies every VIB package that is installed on the system. At this point, the entire system boots with the root of trust in certificates that are part of the UEFI firmware. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-5D5EE0D1-2596-43D7-95C8-0B29733191D9.html

ChesterKingOptions: CE

C & E. Passed 500/500 Today 1/Dec/22

shykidOptions: CE

Took the examen today, option D got replaced with "ESXi 7.0 or greater", which I believe would make C and E the correct ones.

eVINg

Thanks for the update!

MohamedZohairOptions: CE

CE is Correct

TituxOptions: CE

C & E https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-10F7022C-DBE1-47A2-BD86-3840C6955057.html

DeathwoonderOptions: DE

D & E Guys look, TPM is optional for secure boot, for enabling ESXi secure boot UEFI and a ESXi 6.5 or greater is needed. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-5D5EE0D1-2596-43D7-95C8-0B29733191D9.html . ESXi hosts can use Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) chips, which are secure cryptoprocessors that enhance host security by providing a trust assurance rooted in hardware as opposed to software. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-10F7022C-DBE1-47A2-BD86-3840C6955057.html

AlejoIntecOptions: DE

D and E, but be careful because in the last exams (December 2022) option D where it says 6.5 or greater, says 7.0 or greater. The reality is that ESXi Secure Boot appeared with 6.5 but the option of the question today appears from 7.0 (be careful). 484 over 500.

S458855Options: DE

The answer is here. Watch this video on how to setup UEFI Secure Boot on VMware ESXi 6.5.x for Dell’s 13th generation of PowerEdge server https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll9qlF9qV9I

LytgotOptions: DE

DE Although the version of TPM is 2.0 which is supported it is not mandatory for secure boot. Having ESX 6.5 and above + UEFI are necessary components to activating secure boot of course if the hardware supports it.

VM_IstiOptions: DE

Secure boot is part of the UEFI firmware standard. With secure boot enabled, a machine refuses to load any UEFI driver or app unless the operating system bootloader is cryptographically signed. Starting with vSphere 6.5, ESXi supports secure boot. So D & E.

zea62

Answer is D & E https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-5D5EE0D1-2596-43D7-95C8-0B29733191D9.html the first point of this article states "1.Starting with vSphere 6.5, the ESXi bootloader..."

leotoronto123Options: DE

https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-5D5EE0D1-2596-43D7-95C8-0B29733191D9.html

leotoronto123Options: DE

D & E https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-5D5EE0D1-2596-43D7-95C8-0B29733191D9.html

PawelNottsOptions: DE

Version 6.5. TPM 1.2 and UEFI are minimum requirements, TPM 2.0 is optional.

LES_LES1

What is the correct answer?

figOptions: DE

Secure boot was enabled as a feature since 6.5 using UEFI boot. TPM is "optional" for secure boot since vS7 U2 - it is not "required" D & E are correct