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2v0-2123 Exam - Question 62


An administrator needs better performance and near-zero CPU utilization from the ESXi hosts for networking functions and processing. The administrator creates a new vSphere Distributed Switch and enables network offloads compatibility.

Which solution would help achieve this goal?

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Correct Answer: A

The solution aimed at better performance and near-zero CPU utilization for networking functions in ESXi hosts is vSphere Distributed Services Engine. This engine enables the offloading of infrastructure functions from the CPUs of a host to Data Processing Units (DPUs), freeing up CPU cycles to serve applications and achieving near-zero CPU utilization for the designated tasks. The DPUs themselves are specialized hardware, but the vSphere Distributed Services Engine is the overarching feature that coordinates how these offloads are managed.

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mkhlszfOption: A
Jul 24, 2023

Should be A, the DPUs are used by vSphere Distributed Services Engine which is the solution: "In vSphere 8.0 and later, vSphere Distributed Services Engine enables the offloading of infrastructure functions from the CPUs of a host or a server to data processing units (DPUs, also known as SmartNICs), thus freeing up CPU cycles to serve applications." https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-security/GUID-6BB96B0C-2F19-4312-AD10-0CEF03D5D725.html

michael24Option: B
May 31, 2023

The answer is B. Network offload is referring to DPU aka SmartNics. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-networking/GUID-41AB1101-D943-490A-BF1A-E53433855C07.html

shershaOption: A
Jul 6, 2023

In vSphere 8, vSphere Distributed Services Engine unlocks the power of SmartNICs/Data Processing Units (DPUs) for hardware accelerated data processing to boost infrastructure performance.

jorgebotiOption: B
May 31, 2023

Enables network offloads compatibility = DPU

fallenangel0711Option: A
Aug 24, 2023

A: I would agree with @mkhlszf.. The question is asking for the solution which is the vSphere Distributed Services Engine.

[Removed]Option: B
Sep 9, 2023

DPUs are specialized hardware that can offload networking functions from the ESXi hosts, freeing up CPU resources for other tasks. When network offloads compatibility is enabled on a vSphere Distributed Switch, the DPU can be used to perform tasks such as packet forwarding, routing, and security. This can significantly improve the performance of the network and reduce the CPU utilization on the ESXi hosts. vSphere Distributed Services Engine alone does not allow networking operations from CPU to the DPU device. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-networking/GUID-41AB1101-D943-490A-BF1A-E53433855C07.html#:~:text=The%20network%20offloads%20compatibility%20allows%20you%20to%20offload%20networking%20operations%20to%20the%20DPU%20device.

lafegobOption: B
Aug 2, 2023

DPU for the win https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-networking/GUID-41AB1101-D943-490A-BF1A-E53433855C07.html https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-security/GUID-6BB96B0C-2F19-4312-AD10-0CEF03D5D725.html

desso38Option: B
Aug 4, 2023

Enables network offloads compatibility = DPU

testing_soonOption: A
Sep 29, 2023

A, because the question says that network offloads have already been enabled, and that presumes existing DPUs. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-networking/GUID-D21B3241-0AC9-437C-80B1-0C8043CC1D7D.html Weird question though.

cheoOption: A
Oct 10, 2023

https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-networking/GUID-41AB1101-D943-490A-BF1A-E53433855C07.html#:~:text=Starting%20with%20vSphere,processing%20units%20(DPUs).

compldc72Option: A
Oct 12, 2023

vSphere Distributed Services Engine uses the CPU which has already been configure so it's vSphere Distributed Services Engine which is required

Maria_NOption: B
Nov 17, 2023

B Hosts backed by DPU are associated with the vSphere Distributed Switch. It is configured during the creation of the distributed switch. Network offloads compatibility cannot be modified after associating hosts to the distributed switch. You can only add hosts that are backed by DPU to these distributed switches. ESXi on DPU is used as a traditional NIC until VMware NSX® transport node is configured. The vSphere Distributed Switch on vCenter Server indicates if network offloading is permitted when VMware NSX® is enabled.

FR_WolfmanOption: A
Nov 22, 2023

The vSphere Distributed Services Engine will use the DPUs to offload the networking tasks. The DPUs are hardware, not a solution in the VMware wording. vSphere Distributed Services Engine is the solution used.

c8f520aOption: B
Apr 3, 2024

DPU is correct answer "near-zero CPU utilization" <-- you can use this benefit with only hardware dedicated DPU