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**This study guide is based on the video lesson available on TrainerTests.

com**

Distributed Switch Rollback for Fault Tolerance in vSphere Study


Guide
This chapter explores Distributed Switch Rollback, a recovery mechanism in vSphere that addresses
configuration changes made to a vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) that unintentionally disrupt connectivity
between ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.

Similarities to Host Networking Rollback

Distributed switch rollback shares similarities with host networking rollback covered in a previous chapter.
Both mechanisms aim to recover from configuration changes that lead to connectivity issues.

Key Differences

• Scope: Host networking rollback addresses changes impacting individual ESXi hosts, while distributed
switch rollback focuses on configuration changes made directly to the vDS itself.

Triggering Distributed Switch Rollback

Various configuration changes made to the vDS can trigger a rollback, including:

• Modifying the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) of the vDS.


• Selecting an incompatible NIC teaming method for the vDS.
• Implementing an incorrect VLAN configuration on the vDS.

These configuration changes are often identified during the Network Health Check process (covered in a
separate chapter).

Scenario: VLAN Misconfiguration and Rollback

Imagine a situation where the VLAN ID on a vDS is changed to VLAN 20, while the physical switch remains
configured for VLAN 10. This misconfiguration disrupts communication between ESXi hosts and vCenter
Server because they are using different VLANs to communicate.
Recovery Options

In such scenarios, administrators have two primary options:

1. Manual Physical Switch Correction: Manually rectify the VLAN configuration on the physical switch
to match VLAN 20 used by the vDS.
2. Distributed Switch Configuration Restore: Restore the vDS configuration from a backup. This reverts
the VLAN change on the vDS back to VLAN 10, re-establishing communication with vCenter Server.

Benefits of Distributed Switch Rollback

• Enhanced Fault Tolerance: Similar to host networking rollback, distributed switch rollback improves
fault tolerance by automatically recovering from configuration errors that could lead to isolation issues.
• Reduced Downtime: The rollback mechanism helps minimize potential downtime associated with
manually correcting vDS misconfigurations.
• Simplified Management: By offering a recovery option, distributed switch rollback reduces the
complexity of managing vDS configurations and potential troubleshooting efforts.

Additional Resources

The chapter provides a reference for further learning:

• VMware Documentation: Official documentation on Distributed Switch Rollback (link provided in the
video but not mentioned explicitly).

Summary

Distributed switch rollback is a valuable feature in vSphere environments utilizing vDS. It safeguards against
accidental configuration changes that could disrupt communication between ESXi hosts and vCenter Server. By
providing rollback functionality, vSphere helps maintain high availability, minimize downtime, and simplify
management tasks within virtualized networks.

*See slide below:

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