Nutanix NCA-6.10 Nutanix Certified Associate NCA v6.10 Exam Practice Test

In a cluster configured with Redundancy Factor 3 (RF3), the system ensures that data is replicated across at least three nodes to tolerate the failure of two nodes. During an AHV upgrade, Nutanix only placesone node at a timeinto maintenance mode, even in an RF3 configuration, to minimize the impact on data redundancy and cluster operations.

A. 1:Correct, as AHV upgrades proceed node by node in RF3.

B. 2, C. 3, D. 4:These options are incorrect, as only one node is upgraded at a time regardless of RF3.

References:

Nutanix AOS Upgrade Guide.

Nutanix Support KB Article on RF3 Behavior and Maintenance.

TheData Protectionfeature in Prism Element provides built-in disaster recovery capabilities by enabling asynchronous replication between Nutanix clusters. With a latency of 30ms between the two sites, asynchronous replication can ensure that data is replicated efficiently while adhering to recovery point objectives (RPO). The administrator can configure Protection Domains and Replication Targets to set up DR between the clusters.

A. Recovery Plan:Incorrect, as Recovery Plans are part of Prism Central for orchestrated failover, not Prism Element.

B. Protection Policies:Incorrect, as these are defined under Prism Central.

C. Data Protection:Correct, as it enables disaster recovery via replication configurations in Prism Element.

D. Metro Cluster:Incorrect, as Metro Cluster requires low latency (<5ms) and is not suitable for a 30ms latency scenario.

References:

Nutanix Data Protection and Disaster Recovery Guide.

Nutanix Bible: Data Protection Overview.

To verify if the cluster is currently protected from potential data loss due to a component failure, the administrator should check theData Resiliency Status widgeton the Prism Element Home dashboard. This widget provides real-time information about the cluster's resiliency status, including warnings or errors about data redundancy or protection.

Other options:

A. Select the gear icon and then select Pulse:Pulse is used for telemetry data, not data resiliency status.

B. Click on Home and then Alerts:Alerts show specific issues but do not directly indicate the overall resiliency status.

D. Navigate to the Health dashboard:The Health dashboard provides detailed health checks but does not display the current resiliency status.

References:

Nutanix Administration Guide - Data Resiliency Status.

Nutanix Prism UI Documentation - Dashboard Overview.

Nutanix licensing is available in three tiers:

Starter: Entry-level features for basic virtualization and storage requirements.

Pro: Advanced features such as data protection and disaster recovery.

Ultimate: Comprehensive feature set, including advanced analytics and automation.

This tiered approach enables administrators to choose the appropriate license level based on their business requirements.

References:

Nutanix Licensing Overview Documentation.

Nutanix Support Portal - Licensing Details.

The Controller VM (CVM) uses thevs0bridge by default to communicate with the AHV host it runs on. Thevs0bridge is a virtual switch configured on the AHV host, providing connectivity between the CVM, virtual machines, and external networks. This setup ensures efficient network communication within the Nutanix cluster.

Other options:

virbro: Typically used in standalone KVM configurations, not in Nutanix AHV.

broandbridge0: Incorrect references to Nutanix networking structures.

References:

Nutanix AHV Networking Guide - Bridge Configuration.

Nutanix Prism Networking UI Documentation.

To remove old VM snapshots, the task should be completed from theVM dashboardin Prism Element. This dashboard allows administrators to manage virtual machine-related operations, including snapshot creation, deletion, and restoration. Steps include:

Navigate toPrism Element > VM.

Select the VM for which snapshots need to be deleted.

Click onSnapshots, then delete the selected snapshots.

References:

Nutanix Prism Element Guide - VM Management.

Nutanix Support Portal - Snapshot Management.

TheTasksdashboard in Prism Element provides detailed visibility into the progress of all ongoing and completed tasks, including Life Cycle Manager (LCM) updates. Administrators can monitor the step-by-step status of LCM operations, track failures, and identify bottlenecks.

A. Analysis:Incorrect, as this is used for performance monitoring, not task progress.

B. Tasks:Correct, as it displays detailed progress for updates and other operations.

C. Hardware:Incorrect, as this focuses on the state and configuration of hardware components.

D. Alerts:Incorrect, as this shows system alerts and issues, not detailed task progress.

References:

Nutanix Life Cycle Manager Guide: Monitoring Updates.

Prism Element Administration Guide: Tasks Dashboard.

Nutanix AHV (Acropolis Hypervisor) supports integrated IP address management (IPAM) as a built-in feature. IPAM allows administrators to dynamically allocate and manage IP addresses for VMs within a network segment. This functionality simplifies network management by automating the assignment of IPs without relying on external DHCP servers.

A. ESXi:Incorrect, as ESXi does not include built-in IPAM.

B. Hyper-V:Incorrect, as Hyper-V lacks integrated IPAM functionality.

C. AHV:Correct, as AHV has built-in IPAM for automated IP address allocation.

D. XenServer:Incorrect, as XenServer does not support integrated IPAM.

References:

Nutanix AHV Networking Guide: IPAM Configuration.

Nutanix University: AHV Networking Module.

Applying tags to licenses to streamline future renewals is a task that can be completed inPrism Central Licensing. Prism Central provides centralized license management for clusters, enabling administrators to apply and manage license tags, which simplifies tracking and renewal tasks across multiple clusters. Here's how it works:

Prism Central Licensing Overview:Prism Central includes a dedicated licensing interface that provides a consolidated view of all licenses associated with your clusters. From this interface, administrators can categorize licenses using tags such as "Renewal-2025" or "Production," making it easier to identify and manage renewals or assignments.

Steps to Apply Tags in Prism Central:

Navigate toPrism Central > Settings > Licensing.

Select the desired license(s) from the list.

Use the "Tags" option to create or apply predefined tags to categorize these licenses.

Why Not Other Options?:

A. Clusters in the Support Portal: The Support Portal is primarily used for support-related tasks, such as managing cases or accessing documentation, and does not include license tagging capabilities.

B. License Inventory in the Support Portal: While the Support Portal allows you to view license inventory, it does not support operational tasks like tagging.

D. Prism Element Licensing: Prism Element is focused on managing licensing for individual clusters and lacks the centralized management and tagging functionality available in Prism Central.

References:

Nutanix Prism Central Guide - Refer to the Licensing section in the official guide for detailed instructions.

Nutanix Licensing Overview - Explains Prism Central licensing features.

Nutanix University Certification Blueprints - Licensing topics often covered in relevant Nutanix certification courses.

Nutanix Metro Availability provides the best Recovery Time Objective (RTO) because it enables synchronous replication between two sites. In the event of a failure at one site, VMs can be instantly restarted on the other site with minimal disruption. This setup ensures zero data loss and near-instantaneous recovery.

A. Async:Provides high RPO (Recovery Point Objective) but has a longer RTO compared to synchronous replication methods.

B. Availability Zone:This term refers to a general site setup, not specific to recovery objectives.

C. Metro Availability:Correct, as it uses synchronous replication for near-zero RTO.

D. NearSync:Provides better RPO than Async but does not match the RTO of Metro Availability.

References:

Nutanix Data Protection and Disaster Recovery Guide.

Nutanix University Certification Content.

To allow Nutanix Support to gather logs automatically without requiring manual intervention, the administrator should enablePulse. Pulse is a telemetry service that collects and sends system health, log, and usage data to Nutanix Support securely.

Steps:

Navigate toPrism Central > Settings > Pulse.

Enable the service and configure as required for your environment.

Other options:

Self-Service: Refers to role-based access for users, unrelated to log collection.

Proxy Server: Used for network communication, not log gathering.

NKP: Refers to Nutanix Cluster Protocol, unrelated to telemetry.

References:

Nutanix Administration Guide - Pulse Configuration.

Nutanix Support Portal - Pulse Service Details.

Log files requested by Nutanix Support can be collected from theSettingsdashboard in Prism Element. Within Settings, administrators can access the "Export Logs" or "Support" section to collect and upload diagnostic data directly to Nutanix Support.

A. Settings:Correct, as logs are collected and uploaded via the Settings dashboard.

B. Alerts:Incorrect, as Alerts display system issues but do not provide log collection options.

C. Health:Incorrect, as the Health dashboard focuses on system checks and cluster status.

D. Analysis:Incorrect, as the Analysis dashboard provides performance monitoring, not log collection.

References:

Nutanix Administration Guide: Collecting and Uploading Logs.

Nutanix Support KB Article on Log Collection in Prism

By default, Nutanix Lifecycle Manager (LCM) auto-inventory runs at2:00 AMlocal cluster time. LCM performs a daily check to gather information about available updates for firmware, software, and other components to ensure the cluster remains up-to-date. This operation is non-disruptive and does not impact cluster performance.

References:

Nutanix Lifecycle Manager (LCM) Documentation - Default Settings.

Nutanix Support Portal - LCM FAQ.

Nutanix Distributed Storage Fabric (DSF) provides storage access to an ESXi hypervisor using theNFS (Network File System)protocol. DSF abstracts the underlying storage hardware and exposes storage as an NFS datastore to ESXi hosts. This integration enables high performance, data protection, and scalability while simplifying storage management.

Other options:

LVM: Not used in Nutanix storage.

iSCSI: Used for specific use cases, not the default protocol for ESXi.

SMB: Not supported for ESXi environments.

References:

Nutanix VMware Integration Documentation.

Nutanix Storage Protocol Support Documentation.

Nutanix DSF Overview Whitepaper.

APriority 1 (P1)case guarantees an8-hour response timefor customers with Production Support. P1 cases are designated for critical issues that severely impact business operations orcause a complete system outage, requiring immediate attention from Nutanix Support.Other priorities:

P2: High-impact issues but not critical, response time varies.

P3: Medium impact, typically non-urgent issues.

P4: Low priority, general inquiries or minor issues.

References:

Nutanix Support SLA Documentation - Priority Levels.

Nutanix Production Support Details - Case Handling.