When an explicit failover order has not been configured on a virtual switch with multiple uplinks,
what determines which uplink is used when a failover event occurs?

A.
The reported uptime for the surviving uplinks

B.
The next available uplink on the list

C.
The first available uplink that reports a positive Link State

D.
The uplink with the shortest route

Explanation:
Networking Virtual Machines Jon Hall Technical Trainer, VMWORLD 2006, slide 27.

Failover is implemented by the VMkernel based upon configurable parameters

1. Failover order: Explicit list of preferred links (uses highest-priority link which is up)
2. 1. Maintains load balancing configuration
2. Good if using a lower bandwidth standby NIC
3. Rolling failover preferred uplink list sorted by uptime [C above]
The uplink with the shortest route all uplinks are on the same network and so have the
same route [A is incorrect]
The next available uplink on the list has not been defined if explicit failover order is not
selected [B is incorrect]