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

Which command is used to show the Physical Uplink status for a vmnic?

1. esxcli network ip get

2. esxcli network nic list

3. esxcli network vmnic list

4. esxcli network ifconfig get

The correct answer is: esxcli network nic list

The command used to show the Physical Uplink status for a vmnic is designed to provide detailed information about the physical network interface cards (NICs) on an ESXi host. When using this command, you will get a comprehensive view of all the vmnics (virtual network interface cards) that are present on the host, including their current operational status, link status, speed, and other important parameters associated with the physical network connections. This command is particularly useful for verifying that physical uplinks are operating as expected, which is crucial for maintaining networking integrity in a virtualized environment. Since the vmnic serves as the gateway for virtual machines to connect to external networks, monitoring its status helps ensure optimal network performance and connectivity. The other commands mentioned serve different purposes: one is related to IP configurations, another to show a list of all network interfaces without detailing their physical status, and yet another is more focused on specific interface configurations rather than providing a direct status overview of the physical uplinks. This distinction clarifies why the selected command is appropriate for monitoring the physical uplink status specifically.