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

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Which option in the Direct Console User Interface is used to shutdown an ESXi host?

Press the F12 key
Press the F2 key
Press Alt + F1 simultaneously
Press Alt + F2 simultaneously

The correct answer is: Press the F12 key

The option that allows you to shut down an ESXi host in the Direct Console User Interface is to press the F12 key. This key is specifically designated for shutting down or rebooting the ESXi host directly from the console. When managing ESXi hosts, it is essential to know how to perform these actions safely and efficiently, especially in production environments where minimizing downtime is critical. The F12 key serves as a quick access point for administrative tasks related to power management, which is a fundamental part of managing virtualized environments. Being able to shut down an ESXi host pausing all workloads gracefully contributes to overall system stability and maintains data integrity. Understanding when and how to utilize these management features is a key skill for VMware certified professionals.