Which is a requirement in the design of an NSX Edge VM that is manually...

1. Understanding NSX Edge VM Deployment

NSX Edge VMs provide services like NAT, firewalling, VPN, and load balancing.

Manually deployed NSX Edge nodes must be configured to join the management plane before they can function properly.

2. Why "Joining the Management Plane" is Correct (B)

NSX Edge must register with NSX Manager, which operates in the management plane.

This allows Edge VMs to receive configurations, participate in Edge Clusters, and provide network services.

Without registration, the Edge VM will not receive the required control plane updates.

3. Why Other Options are Incorrect

(A - Installed on Host 1):

NSX Edge can be installed on any ESXi/KVM host.There isno restriction to a specific host.

(C - Registered to vCenter):

NSX Edge does not require vCenter Server registrationto function in an NSX-T environment.

(D - Connected to a VLAN Segment):

Edges can use either VLAN-backed or overlay-backed transport zones, butVLAN connectivity is not a strict requirement.

4. NSX Edge Deployment Best Practices

Ensure Edge nodes are properly connected to the management plane before configuring services.

Use Edge Clusters for high availability (HA) and load balancing of services.

Verify the correct Uplink Profile is used for external connectivity.

VMware NSX 4.x Reference:

NSX-T Edge Node Deployment Guide

NSX-T Management Plane and Control Plane Integration