When using DRS, how does VMware manage workloads?

In a VMware environment that utilizes Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), the primary function is to dynamically balance workloads across multiple hosts. DRS monitors resource utilization and performance metrics across the cluster, enabling it to make real-time decisions about where virtual machines (VMs) should run based on available resources. This dynamic balancing helps to optimize resource utilization, enhance performance, and minimize potential bottlenecks.

By constantly evaluating the performance of hosts and the demands of workloads, DRS can initiate automated actions such as load balancing through VM migrations to ensure that no single host is overburdened while others may be underutilized. This capability leads to improved operational efficiency, as it allows for workload distributions that match resource availability and demand effectively.

In contrast, the other options focus on actions that do not align with the core functionality of DRS. Restricting workloads to a single host limits flexibility and resource efficiency. Cloning workloads for distribution would create redundancy without addressing resource allocation needs. Creating backups of active workloads does not pertain to workload management but rather to data protection strategies. Therefore, the dynamic balancing of workloads across multiple hosts is the key feature offered by DRS in a VMware environment.