NCS-Core Exam Dumps - Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional (NCS-Core 6.8)

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When installing Nutanix AOS on Cisco UCS hardware platforms, the recommended method is to use the Foundation VM. This approach allows for the deployment of Nutanix software onto bare metal hardware from a virtual machine that can manage the installation process across multiple nodes simultaneously. The Foundation VM simplifies the installation and initial configuration process, ensuring that all nodes are correctly configured and integrated into the Nutanix ecosystem.References: Nutanix Bible, Nutanix University

When a consultant sees a message indicating that the MD5 sum for the hypervisor is not found in the Whitelist file after uploading it during the Foundation process, the appropriate step is to download the latest hypervisor ISO whitelist file from the Nutanix portal (Option C). This file contains the approved checksums for various ISO images, ensuring that the hypervisor ISO being used is verified for compatibility and integrity.References: Nutanix Foundation Guide, Nutanix Support Portal.

The optimal sequence for deploying a Nutanix AHV cluster with built-in software encryption involves the following steps:

• Create Cluster: Establish the cluster foundation, which sets up the basic network and cluster configurations.
• Install License Key: The ultimate licensing must be applied before enabling encryption because the feature depends on this license.
• Encrypt Cluster: Once the cluster is created and licensed, enable encryption to secure the data at rest. This step should be done before creating storage containers to ensure that all data written to the containers is encrypted from the outset.
• Create Storage Containers: Finally, create the storage containers. With encryption already enabled, any data written to these containers will be automatically encrypted.

References:

• Nutanix Bible (https://www.nutanixbible.com), specifically the sections on licensing and data encryption.
• Nutanix University: NCS-Core 6.8 Training (https://university.nutanix.com), covering deployment and configuration best practices.

Before expanding the cluster with the new NX-3235-G9 block, it is critical to ensure that all components are running supported and recommended versions due to compatibility and support issues. Therefore, the necessary actions include: A. Upgrade vCenter, AOS, and ESXi to supported and recommended versions. This step ensures compatibility across all components, particularly important as the new G9 hardware does not support the currently installed version of ESXi. Upgrading these components will also ensure continued vendor support and the stability of the environment. Options B, C, and D do not adequately address the need for vCenter upgrades or the fact that ESXi 6.7 U3b is unsupported for G9, highlighting the necessity for a comprehensive upgrade.References: Nutanix Hardware Compatibility List, Nutanix Support Portal.

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The CVM IP address is a hard requirement for deploying a Nutanix cluster. Each CVM must have a unique IP address assigned to it as this IP address is critical for cluster operations, including data replication, management activities, and communication between CVMs and hypervisors. The other options, while important for various functionalities, do not represent a hard requirement for initial deployment.References:

• Nutanix University - NCS-Core 6.8 Learning Path
• The Nutanix Bible, Cluster Configuration chapter (https://www.nutanixbible.com/)

The Test Plan is the most appropriate resource for detailed information on network validation testing. This document typically outlines the specific tests to be conducted to ensure the network meets the required specifications and performance standards necessary for a stable and efficient Nutanix environment. The Test Plan provides a structured approach to validate each network component and interaction, ensuring all aspects are tested and meet design and operational requirements. References: Nutanix Installation and validation procedures as described in Nutanix official documentation and training modules from Nutanix University.