NCSE-Core Questions Bank

To configure alerts to notify the administrator before VM CPU utilization hits 90%, follow these steps:

Open the Health dashboard in the Prism web console.

Locate the VM CPU Check alert configuration.

Adjust the alert threshold to a value below 90%, such as 80% or 85%.

Save the changes to ensure that the alert will trigger when VM CPU utilization reaches the newly set threshold.

By lowering the alert threshold, the administrator will receive notifications before CPU utilization becomes critical, allowing for proactive management and mitigation of potential performance issues.

References:

Nutanix Prism Web Console Guide

Nutanix Health Dashboard Documentation

To maintain optimal metadata balance and data availability, and to meet the requirements for storage capacity, memory, and CPU cores, the recommended configuration should align closely with the existing node configurations while providing the necessary resources.

A. 2x NX-3060-G5 - 2x E5-2620v4 processors, 128GB RAM, 2x 960GB SSDs, 4x 2TB HDDs:

Adding two additional NX-3060-G5 nodes with the same specifications as the existing nodes ensures uniformity and maintains metadata balance and data availability.

This configuration provides enough additional storage capacity, memory, and CPU cores to accommodate the new workloads.

References:

Nutanix documentation on cluster expansion and the importance of maintaining uniform node configurations for optimal performance and reliability.

Understanding the Need for a Centralized Gateway:

A centralized gateway provides a single point of access for all necessary resources, making it easier for customers and partners to manage their interactions with Nutanix.

Portal.nutanix.com:

Explanation: The portal.nutanix.com website is designed to be the single gateway for various Nutanix-related activities, including deal registrations, forums, software downloads, product documentation, product alerts, and support interactions.

Shadow Clones:

Shadow Clones are a Nutanix feature designed to enhance performance for read-heavy workloads like VDI during peak operations such as boot storms.

This feature ensures that frequently accessed data is available locally on all nodes, significantly reducing latency and improving read performance during boot operations​​​​.

Implementation Benefits:

Minimizes the boot time for linked clone desktops during shift changes.

Enhances overall user experience by reducing the I/O bottleneck during mass reboots