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Nutanix Certified Professional - Unified Storage (NCP-US) v6

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Question 1 Single choice

An administrator is able to review and modify objects in a registered ESXI cluster from a PE instance, but when the administrator attempts to deploy an Objects cluster to the same ESXi cluster, the error that is shown in the exhibit is shown.

What is the appropriate configuration to verify to allow successful Objects cluster deployment to this ESXi cluster?

  1. A

    Ensure that vCenter in PE cluster is registered using FQDN and that vCenter details in Objects UI are using FQDN.

  2. B

    Replace the expired self-signed SSL certificate for the Object Store with a non-expired ' signed by a valid Certificate Authority.

  3. C

    Replace the expired self-signed SSL certificate for the Object Store with a non-expired self signed SSL certificate.

  4. D

    Ensure that vCenter in PE cluster is registered using FQDN and that vCenter details in Objects UI are using IP address.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Explanation: The appropriate configuration to verify to allow successful Objects cluster deployment to this ESXi cluster is to ensure that vCenter in PE cluster is registered using FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) and that vCenter details in Objects UI are using FQDN. FQDN is a domain name that specifies the exact location of a host in the domain hierarchy. For example, esxi01.nutanix.com is an FQDN for an ESXi host. Using FQDN instead of IP addresses can avoid certificate validation errors when deploying Objects
clusters to ESXi clusters.
References:
Nutanix Objects User Guide, page 9
Nutanix Objects
Troubleshooting Guide, page 5

Question 2 Single choice

Which ransomware prevention solution for Files is best when the list of malicious file signatures to block is greater than 300?

  1. A

    Third-party solution

  2. B

    Flow Security Central

  3. C

    Data Lens

  4. D

    File Analytics

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Explanation: Nutanix Files provides a built-in ransomware prevention feature that allows administrators to block malicious file signatures from being written to the file system. However, this feature has a limit of 300 signatures per share or export. If the list of malicious file signatures to block is greater than 300, a third-party solution is recommended 2.
References:
Nutanix Files Administration Guide2

Question 3 Single choice

An administrator is tasked with deploying a Microsoft Server Failover Cluster for a critical application that uses shared storage.

The failover cluster instance will consist of VMs running on an AHV-hosted cluster and bare metal servers for maximum resiliency.

What should the administrator do to satisfy this requirement?

  1. A

    Create a Bucket with Objects.

  2. B

    Provision a Volume Group with Volume.

  3. C

    Create an SMB Share with Files.

  4. D

    Provision a new Storage Container.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Explanation: Nutanix Volumes allows administrators to provision a volume group with one or more volumes that can be attached to multiple VMs or physical servers via iSCSI. This enables the creation of a Microsoft Server Failover Cluster that uses shared storage for a critical application. The volume group can be attached to VMs running on an AHV-hosted cluster and bare metal servers for maximum resiliency 1.
References:
Nutanix Volumes Administration Guide1

Question 4 Single choice

Which action is required to allow the deletion of file server audit data in Data Lens?

  1. A

    Enable the File Server.

  2. B

    Disable the File Server.

  3. C

    Update the data retention period.

  4. D

    Configure the audit trail target.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Explanation: The action that is required to allow the deletion of file server audit data in Data Lens is to update the data retention period. Data retention period is a setting that defines how long Data Lens keeps the file server audit data in its database. Data Lens collects and stores various metadata and statistics from file servers, such as file name, file type, file size, file owner, file operation, file access time, etc. Data Lens uses this data to generate reports and dashboards for file analytics and anomaly detection. The administrator can update the data retention period for each file server in Data Lens to control how long the
audit data is kept before being deleted.
References:
Nutanix Files Administration Guide, page 98
Nutanix
Data Lens User Guide

Question 5 Single choice

The Administrator needs to review the following graphs, as displayed in the exhibit.

* Storage Used

* Open Connections

* Number of Files

* Top Shares by Current Capacity

* Top Shares by current Connections

Where should the administrator complete this action?

  1. A

    Files Console Share View

  2. B

    Files Console Data Management View

  3. C

    Files Console Monitoring View

  4. D

    Files Console Dashboard View

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Explanation: The Files Console Dashboard View provides an overview of the Files cluster performance and usage, including the following graphs: Storage Used: Shows the total storage used by the Files cluster, including data, metadata, and snapshots.
Open Connections: Shows the number of active SMB and NFS connections to the Files cluster.
Number of Files: Shows the number of files stored in the Files cluster, excluding snapshots.
Top Shares by Current Capacity: Shows the top five shares by current capacity usage in the Files cluster.
Top Shares by Current Connections: Shows the top five shares by current connection count in the Files cluster 2.
References:
Nutanix Files Administration Guide2

Question 6 Single choice

An administrator has discovered that File server services are down on a cluster.

Which service should the administrator investigation for this issue?

  1. A

    Minerva-nvm

  2. B

    Sys_stats_server

  3. C

    Cassandra

  4. D

    Insights_collector

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Explanation: The service that the administrator should investigate for this issue is Minerva-nvm. Minerva- nvm is a service that runs on each CVM and provides communication between Prism Central and Files services. Minerva-nvm also monitors the health of Files services and reports any failures or alerts to Prism Central. If Minerva-nvm is down on any CVM, it can affect the availability and functionality of Files services
on that cluster.
References:
Nutanix Files Administration Guide, page 23
Nutanix Files Troubleshooting
Guide

Question 7 Multiple choice

An administrator has performed an upgrade to Files. After upgrading, the file server cannot reach the given domain name with the specified DNS server list.

Which two steps should the administrator perform to resolve the connectivity issues with the domain controller servers? (Choose two.)

  1. A

    Verify the DNS settings in Prism Element.

  2. B

    DNS entries for the given domain name.

  3. C

    Verify the DNS settings in Prism Central.

  4. D

    DNS server addresses of the domain controllers.

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Correct answers: A, B

Explanation

Explanation: The two steps that the administrator should perform to resolve the connectivity issues with the domain controller servers are: Verify the DNS settings in Prism Element: DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates domain names into IP addresses. DNS settings are configurations that specify which DNS servers to use for resolving domain names. Verifying the DNS settings in Prism Element is a step that the administrator should perform, because it can help identify and correct any incorrect or outdated DNS server addresses or domain names that may cause connectivity issues with the domain controller servers.
Verify the DNS entries for the given domain name: DNS entries are records that map domain names to IP addresses or other information. Verifying the DNS entries for the given domain name is another step that the administrator should perform, because it can help check and update any incorrect or outdated IP addresses or other information that may cause connectivity issues with the domain controller servers.
References:
Nutanix Files Administration Guide, page 32
Nutanix Files Troubleshooting Guide

Question 8 Single choice

An administrator has created a distributed share on the File cluster. The administrator connects to the share using Windows Explorer and starts creating folders in the share. The administrator observes that none of the created folder can be renamed as the company naming convention requires.

How should the administrator resolve this issue?

  1. A

    Use the Files MMC Snapln and rename the folders.

  2. B

    Use the Microsoft Shared Folder MMC Snapln.

  3. C

    Modify the read/write permissions on the created folders.

  4. D

    Modify the Files shares to use the NFS protocol.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Explanation: The administrator should resolve this issue by using the Files MMC Snap-in and renaming the folders. The Files MMC Snap-in is a tool that allows administrators to manage Files shares and exports from a Windows machine. The administrator can use the Files MMC Snap-in to connect to a distributed share or export and rename the top-level directories that are hosted by different FSVMs. Renaming the directories from Windows Explorer will not work because Windows Explorer does not recognize the distributed nature of the share or export and will try to rename all directories on the same FSVM, which will
fail.
References:
Nutanix Files Administration Guide, page 35
Nutanix Files MMC Snap-in User Guide

Question 9 Single choice

An administrator wants to monitor their Files environment for suspicious activities, such mass deletion or access denials.

How can the administrator be alerted to such activities?

  1. A

    Configure Alerts & Events in the Files Console, filtering for Warning severity.

  2. B

    Deploy the Files Analytics VM. and configure anomaly rules.

  3. C

    Configure Files to use ICAP servers, with monitors for desired activities.

  4. D

    Create a data protection policy in the Files view in Prism Central.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Explanation: The administrator can monitor their Files environment for suspicious activities, such as mass deletion or access denials, by deploying the File Analytics VM and configuring anomaly rules. File Analytics is a feature that provides insights into the usage and activity of file data stored on Files. File Analytics consists of a File Analytics VM (FAVM) that runs on a Nutanix cluster and communicates with the File Server VMs (FSVMs) that host the file shares. File Analytics can alert the administrator when there is an unusual or suspicious activity on file data, such as mass deletion, encryption, permission change, or access denial. The administrator can configure anomaly rules to define the threshold, time window, and
notification settings for each type of anomaly.
References:
Nutanix Files Administration Guide, page 93;
Nutanix File Analytics User Guide

Question 10 Single choice

An administrator needs to ensure maximum performance, throughput, and redundancy for the company's
Oracle RAC on Linux implementation, while using the native method for securing workloads.

Which configuration meets these requirements?

  1. A

    Flies with a distributed share and ABE

  2. B

    Files with a general purpose share and File Blocking

  3. C

    Volumes with MPIO and a single vDisk

  4. D

    Volumes with CHAP and multiple vDisks

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Explanation: Volumes is a feature that allows users to create and manage block storage devices (volume groups) on a Nutanix cluster. Volume groups can be accessed by external hosts using the iSCSI protocol.
To ensure maximum performance, throughput, and redundancy for Oracle RAC on Linux implementation, while using the native method for securing workloads, the recommended configuration is to use Volumes with MPIO (Multipath I/O) and a single vDisk (virtual disk). MPIO is a technique that allows multiple paths between an iSCSI initiator and an iSCSI target, which improves performance and availability. A single vDisk is a logical unit number (LUN) that can be assigned to multiple hosts in a volume group, which simplifies management and reduces overhead.
References:
Nutanix Volumes Administration Guide, page 13
Nutanix Volumes Best Practices Guide