Which two storage protocols can be used to create a VMFS datastore? (Choose two.)

The correct choices for creating a VMFS datastore are iSCSI and Fibre Channel.

Using iSCSI as a storage protocol allows for the encapsulation of SCSI commands within IP packets, enabling block-level access to storage devices over a network. This makes it an ideal choice for creating VMFS datastores, as it provides the necessary connectivity to SAN storage environments where virtual machines can store their files efficiently.

Fibre Channel, on the other hand, is a high-speed networking technology primarily used for storage networking. With Fibre Channel, storage devices can be connected directly to servers using a Fibre Channel switch. This protocol supports the creation of VMFS datastores by providing a robust and high-performance environment for block storage, essential for deploying and managing virtual machines in VMware environments.

Other choices such as SMB and NFS are primarily used for file-based storage systems, which are not compatible with VMFS datastores. VMFS is specifically designed for block storage, which is why iSCSI and Fibre Channel are the suitable protocols.