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Overview

If you are relatively new to Nutanix and want a feature-focused introduction to Prism Central and its various capabilities, this course is your starting point.

NHCF explores the breadth and depth of Nutanix’s centralized management capabilities, and allows you to explore the wide variety of features available in Prism Central.

Focused on getting you working with and exploring the Nutanix platform as quickly as possible, the course discusses key Nutanix product and cluster related concepts, and immediately moves into setting up a Nutanix cluster from both the perspective of Prism Central and Prism Element.

Using Prism Central, you will learn how to monitor cluster health and performance, create and manage VMs, and perform basic management tasks on hardware, storage, and networks.

Finally, you will briefly explore lifecycle manager, and how you can monitor installed software versions and keep them up to date with just a few clicks.
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What You'll Learn

Begin by exploring the history of this technology space, including different types of clouds, and how on-prem and public infrastructures came together to create hybrid operating models. Then, delve deeper into essential Nutanix products – AOS, AHV, and Prism – while discussing how these products were designed to solve business challenges. And conclude by discussing certain fundamental aspects involved in operating the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud, such as cluster updates, managing virtual machines, reporting and performance metrics, and more

Who Should Attend

  • Systems operators that want to learn fundamental AOS concepts and navigate Prism on AHV
  • Jr IT administrators who manage Nutanix clusters and want a detailed introduction to Nutanix data center administration.
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Prerequisites

The Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals course prerequisites are not explicitly mentioned, but some basic knowledge and skills are recommended for optimal learning. These include:

  • Familiarity with virtualization and cloud computing concepts.
  • Understanding of storage, networking, and server technologies.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Familiarity with common hypervisors
  • Basic knowledge of web browsers, web-based applications, and command-line interfaces (CLI).
  • Familiarity with cloud service providers

    Learning Journey

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    1. Introduction

    • Describe course terminologies, such as three-tier architecture, hyper-converged architecture, and public, private, and hybrid clouds.

    2. Understanding AOS Concepts

    • Describe the self-healing architecture
    • Describe the replication factor
    • Describe Nutanix multi-cloud solutions

    3. Understanding Cluster Management Concept

    • Explain Prism Element features and benefits
    • Explain Prism Central features and benefits
    • Manage the Image Repository
    • Upgrade the hypervisor and AOS on a cluster
    • Describe Life Cycle Manager

    4. Understanding Storage Concepts

    • Define a storage pool and storage container
    • Identify components of AOS Distributed Storage
    • Identify space-saving technologies

    5. Managing VMs

    • Create and manage virtual machines (VMs)
    • Describe Acropolis Dynamic Scheduler (ADS)
    • Describe data locality

    6. Monitoring VMs and Cluster Health

    • Use metrics to identify performance issues
    • Measure VM performance using Nutanix tools:
    • Health dashboard
    • Analysis dashboard
    • Alerts dashboard
    • Use the Support Portal and Insights

    7. Understanding Data Protection Concepts

    • Describe how to enable data protection on a VM
    • Define a retention policy
    • Define Nutanix Mine
    • Identify the different types of replication targets
    NCA certification holders have demonstrated that they have the skills and abilities navigating a Nutanix AOS 6.5 cluster as well as managing and operating Nutanix core offerings. They ideally have 6-12 months of IT experience and can assist in operating and managing a Nutanix Enterprise Cloud.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    • Why get Nutanix certified?

      Nutanix certifications validate your expertise in hybrid multicloud infrastructure and Nutanix's cutting-edge technologies.

      These credentials demonstrate your ability to design, deploy, and manage Nutanix solutions, making you a valuable asset to any organization seeking to simplify their IT operations and embrace the cloud.

      Nutanix-certified professionals are in high demand, opening doors to exciting career opportunities and showcasing your commitment to professional growth.

    • What to expect for the examination?

      Nutanix offers a variety of certification exams at different levels (Associate, Professional, Master, Expert) and specializations (Multicloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platform, Data Services).

      Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and ability to apply it in real-world situations.

      Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Nutanix from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

    • How long is Nutanix certification valid for?

      Nutanix certifications are valid for two years from the date you pass the exam.

      To maintain your certification, you must recertify within those two years. Recertification options include:

      - Passing the current version of the same exam.

      - Passing a higher-level exam within the same track.

      - Passing a professional-level exam in a different track.

      Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Nutanix from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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