What is the appropriate alarm action for running a batch file on a specific VM?

The correct action for running a batch file on a specific VM is to select “Run script.” This choice enables the execution of a script or batch file in response to a vSphere alarm condition. When configuring alarms in VMware, you often want to automate responses or actions when specific metrics or events are triggered. By choosing to run a script, you can utilize custom scripts that may perform tasks like logging information, performing system checks, or executing maintenance commands tailored to the environment.

Other options, while useful in different contexts, do not specifically allow for the direct execution of a batch file. Sending SNMP traps is a way to notify network management systems about alerts but does not perform any local actions on the VM. Running a PowerCLI command could automate tasks using PowerShell and connect to VMware environments but is less specific than just executing a batch file directly on the VM. Sending email notifications provides alerts to administrators but does not execute any action on the virtual machine itself. Thus, "Run script" is the most relevant and effective choice for executing a batch file in response to an alarm.