An administrator is tasked with upgrading a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) infrastructure having two VCF instances running across two sites with NSX federation.
What should be considered regarding the NSX Managers upgrade order in this environment?
Options:
A.
1. Upgrade all NSX Local Managers at both sites manually
2. Upgrade active NSX Global Managers via SDDC Manager
3. Upgrade standby NSX Global Managers via SDDC Manager
B.
1. Upgrade all NSX Local Managers at both sites via SDDC Manager
2. Upgrade standby NSX Global Managers manually
3. Upgrade active NSX Global Managers manually
C.
1. Upgrade all NSX Local Managers at both sites manually
2. Upgrade standby NSX Global Managers via SDDC Manager
3. Upgrade active NSX Global Managers via SDDC Manager
D.
1. Upgrade all NSX Local Managers at both sites via SDDC Manager
2. Upgrade active NSX Global Managers manually
3. Upgrade standby NSX Global Managers manually
Answer
A
Explanation
In a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment with NSX federation across two sites, it is important to follow a specific upgrade sequence to maintain consistency and ensure the integrity of the NSX federation setup.
1. First, the NSX Local Managers at both sites need to be upgraded manually. This step ensures that local managers are updated before global managers, maintaining compatibility within the site-specific NSX environments.
2. Next, the active NSX Global Manager is upgraded using SDDC Manager. Upgrading the active Global Manager first ensures that the primary NSX control plane remains compatible with the updated Local Managers.
3. Finally, the standby NSX Global Managers are upgraded via SDDC Manager, completing the federation upgrade process while preserving global control plane redundancy.
This order avoids disruption in NSX federation functionality and aligns with VMware's best practices for NSX upgrades in federated environments.
