An architect will be taking over control of a former Linux server fleet and repurposing the hardware into a new vSphere cluster. The current environment is already connected to the network but the hosts do not have any local disks. Since the fleet hardware is uniform, the architect can use a single ESXi image. All hosts within the cluster have the same CPU and memory capacity.
Which ESXi deployment method should the architect use?

During a requirements gathering workshop, the customer's Chief Information Security Office (CISO) provides the following requirements that are pertinent to the design of a new vSphere environment:
- All operating system critical patches must be installed within 24 hours of release.
- All virtual machine templates must be updated every three months in line with company policy.
Which requirement classification is being gathered for the design documentation?

An architect is reviewing a physical storage design. The customer has specified that storage DRS will be used for ease of operational management for capacity and performance.
Which recommendation should the architect include in the design?

What does evaluating storage protocols in a given scenario involve?

What is the main focus of determining disaster recovery requirements for a vSphere design?