What is the correct sequence of steps for creating an NFS datastore for a host, cluster, or data center?

Creating an NFS datastore is a specific process within the VMware environment that involves several steps to ensure that the storage can be properly configured and utilized by the ESXi hosts. The correct sequence for creating an NFS datastore generally begins with interacting directly with the ESXi host to initiate datastore creation.

Starting from the ESXi host and right-clicking to select the storage option allows you to explicitly target the desired host to which the NFS datastore will be assigned. This step is crucial because it directly associates the new datastore with a specific ESXi host, ensuring the configuration is accurately applied to the correct object within the VMware infrastructure. By selecting "New Datastore" from the storage options, you're initiating the process directly within the context of the host.

Other processes that might involve selecting tabs or accessing actions through different menus typically are subsequent steps and do not initiate the creation process accurately from a host-centric perspective. Ensuring that you are starting the creation of the datastore from the host level aligns with the best practices of managing storage resources within a virtual environment.