VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) Practice Exam

What permission should users have to allow restricted access for specific tasks?

1. Virtual machine user

2. Virtual machine power user

3. Virtual Datacenter administrator

4. VMware Consolidated Backup user

The correct answer is: Virtual machine power user

In a VMware environment, the "Virtual machine power user" permission is designed to grant more extensive privileges than those associated with a standard virtual machine user, while still providing a level of restriction suitable for specific tasks. This permission allows users to perform a variety of actions on virtual machines, including but not limited to, powering on and off the VM, taking snapshots, and accessing the VM's console. This level of access is beneficial in scenarios where users need to manage VMs but should not have full administrative control over all aspects of the data center environment. By granting this specific permission, administrators can delegate tasks effectively without compromising the overall security and integrity of the infrastructure. The other permissions listed do not provide the same balance of accessibility and restriction. The "Virtual machine user" has very limited use rights, while "Virtual Datacenter administrator" provides full administrative access, which is often too broad for scenarios where restricted access is preferable. The "VMware Consolidated Backup user" is focused specifically on backup operations rather than general VM management tasks, making it less relevant in this context.