Nutanix NCA-6.10 Practice Questions

Explanation
For a Veeam Backup appliance using iSCSI to connect to an AHV-based Nutanix cluster, aData Services IP (DSIP)must be configured. The DSIP is a virtual IP that allows external systems to communicate with Nutanix storage using protocols such as iSCSI. This ensures seamless connectivity between Veeam and the Nutanix cluster.
A. Network Segmentation:While network segmentation is important for security, it is not specifically required for iSCSI connectivity.
B. Nutanix Objects:Nutanix Objects is used for object storage, not iSCSI connectivity.
C. Prism Central:Prism Central is used for multi-cluster management but is not involved in configuring iSCSI.
D. Data Services IP:Correct, as it enables external systems to connect via iSCSI.
References:
Nutanix AHV Administration Guide: Data Services IP Configuration.
Veeam and Nutanix Integration Documentation.

Explanation
To create a VM template from an existing VM in Nutanix, the VM must be powered off. This ensures that the template is consistent and does not include any transient data or activity from the VM. Once the VM is powered off, the administrator can use the Prism UI to take a snapshot and designate it as a template.
A. Sysprep or Cloud-init script:These are optional for post-deployment configuration, not mandatory for creating a template.
B. The VM is powered on:This is incorrect, as the VM must be powered off.
C. Windows OS is installed:The OS type is irrelevant for creating a template.
D. The VM is powered off:Correct, as creating a template requires the VM to be in a powered-off state.
References:
Nutanix AHV Administration Guide: Nutanix Documentation
Nutanix University Certification Content for NCP and NCM.

Explanation
Deduplication is most effective withfull clone VMsbecause it reduces redundant data blocks stored on the cluster. Full clone VMs often contain identical OS and application files, making them ideal candidates for deduplication, which optimizes storage usage and improves efficiency.
Other options:
Server workloads: May benefit from deduplication but not as significantly as full clone VMs.
Linked Clone VMs: Already share base disk images, so deduplication offers limited benefits.
Cold data: Deduplication is less effective for data that isn’t accessed frequently.
References:
Nutanix Storage Optimization Best Practices Guide.
Nutanix Prism UI Documentation - Deduplication Settings.

Explanation
To create a VM-VM Anti-Affinity Policy ensuring VMs are not placed on the same hypervisor,Prism Central is required. Anti-affinity policies are cluster-wide configurations managed through Prism Central’s policybased interface, enabling placement rules to distribute workloads effectively.
Steps:
Navigate toPrism Central > Policies.
Create a new Anti-Affinity Policy.
Select the VMs and configure the policy to ensure separation.
References:
Nutanix Prism Central Guide - Policy Management.
Nutanix Best Practices for VM Placement Policies.

Explanation
Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2)enables extending on-premises datacenters into public cloud environments, such as AWS or Azure. This solution allows administrators to seamlessly migrate workloads, scale operations, and manage resources across hybrid cloud environments using a unified control plane.
A. Nutanix Cloud Security:Incorrect, as this focuses on securing workloads in the cloud, not extending datacenters.
B. Nutanix Cloud Clusters:Correct, as NC2 enables hybrid cloud functionality by extending on-prem clusters into the public cloud.
C. Nutanix Kubernetes Engine:Incorrect, as this is used for container orchestration, not hybrid cloud extension.
D. Nutanix Data Services:Incorrect, as this refers to storage and data management capabilities. References:
Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) Documentation.
Nutanix University: Hybrid Cloud Training.

Explanation
For a cluster with Redundancy Factor 2 (RF2), at least4 nodes are required to configure Erasure Coding.
Erasure Coding (EC) distributes data and parity across nodes to improve storage efficiency while maintaining data protection. RF2 requires a minimum of 4 nodes to ensure sufficient space for data and parity distribution.
Other options:
3 nodes: Insufficient for EC with RF2.
5 and 6 nodes: Can support EC, but the minimum requirement is 4.
References:
Nutanix Administration Guide - Erasure Coding Configuration.
Nutanix Storage Concepts Documentation.