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Karlie Beil
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5 Certification Exam Prep Tips from Your Peers!Blog

Are you getting ready to take a certification exam, or thinking about becoming certified? Check out the top 5 tips from your peers to help get ready!  Nutanix certifications are a great way to prove your knowledge, position yourself for advancement, and stand out in a competitive job market. But we know preparing for a certification exam can feel overwhelming, so we caught up with some Nutanix certification holders to find out their best tips to help practice for the exam. Here’s what they had to say!  Top Tips from Your Peers to Prepare for an ExamTip #1: Complete the Training. Taking a training course is a great way to learn the fundamentals you need to be successful on the exam. There are a variety of courses available so you can choose a course based on your role and skill level. Check out the Course Catalog to find out which training is right for you. Tip #2: Watch Exam Prep Videos. You can find technical demo and how-to videos on the Nutanix University Youtube channel for each ce

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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The NCX Interviews: Mikhail Kisselyov, IT Engineer at KazakhtelecomBlog

The Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) certification tests candidates on their ability to create and deliver Cloud-Smart solutions that leverage the Nutanix stack for Private Cloud and the best offerings from our Public Cloud partners for hybrid services.Every NCX is an expert in their field and has the proven ability to design enterprise-scale solutions that support business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.Recently we caught up with Mikhail Kisselyov to talk about his experience earning this expert-level certification and to get his advice for other professionals looking to earn their NCX. Can you tell us about your IT background? My IT career began right after college when I joined JSC Kazakhtelecom, the largest telecommunication operator in Kazakhstan, as a Junior IT Engineer in 2007. Today I work as the Head of Regional IT Infrastructure Department. In addition to managing a team of Systems and Network Engineers, I also work with d

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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You Can Now Take Any Nutanix Certification Exam In Person!Blog

Certification Exams Now Available to Take In Person! Continue reading to find out more…  Starting today, when you schedule your Nutanix certification exam, you’ll now have the option to complete the exam in person at one of PSI’s test centers or through remote proctoring. With in person testing you take the exam at one of PSI’s test center locations located around the world. This is a great option if you prefer to take your exam in a controlled environment and not worry about potential disturbances or technology. Learn more about what to expect in this video Test Center Experience. With remote proctoring you have the flexibility to take the exam when and where you want without the need to travel. However, your computer, internet connection, and room must meet all security requirements. To learn more about setting up your location for the exam, watch this video on What to Expect on Exam Day.  How to schedule an in person examWhen you start the exam scheduling process, you’ll be asked if

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog

Nutanix University August Video RewindBlog

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this month!  To stay up to date with our latest product demos, how-tos, and more, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel by clicking the “Subscribe” button on the page.  August Video Rewind Nutanix Certification Story: Vernon Chia, NCXHear how earning the Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) designation has helped Vernon and his employer.   What is cloud native exactly? | Tech Barometer PodcastGet beyond the buzzwords and break down what cloud-native technologies are and what they promise in this Tech Barometer Cloud Coverage segment with data center technology analyst Steve McDowell of Moore Insights and Strategy.   Chart your career journey in enterprise cloud technologyNutanix Technical Certifications are a badge of honor, designed by industry experts to recognize the skills and knowledge you've acquired to successfully deploy, manage, optimize, and scale your Enterprise Cloud. This article was written by Karlie Beil, Cu

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Limited Time: Two Training Seats For the Price of One!Blog

For the next two months, you can get two instructor-led training courses for the price of one! Continue reading to learn more..  Now through October 31, anyone who registers for one of the 2-day instructor-led courses or Facilitated Labs below will receive a second one for free! With instructor-led training, you’ll have access to expert instructors who can answer your questions along the way. There are multiple dates available for each course so you can select which date works best for your schedule. Plus, you’ll receive a voucher to take the certification exam for free! Eligible courses: Nutanix Data Services Administration Nutanix Database Management & Automation Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration NCP-MCI Exam Prep  Enterprise Cloud Administration Facilitated Labs Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals Facilitated Labs  And, you have three easy ways to pay! Credit Card Nutanix Flex Credits Purchase Order Take advantage of this limited time offer and get expert-

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog

New AOS 6.5 Training & Certification Now Available!Blog

Lock in your AOS 6.5 skills and prove your knowledge with newly updated training and certifications. Continue reading to find out more…   We’ve updated our popular associate and professional level training and certifications to cover Nutanix AOS 6.5. There’s also an exciting limited time offer available for both certifications to complete the beta exam, which allows you to complete the exam for free and provide feedback to shape the final exam!   Associate Level: Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) Course If you’re relatively new to Nutanix and want a feature-focused introduction to Prism Central and its various capabilities, this course is your starting point.Focused on getting you working with and exploring the Nutanix platform as quickly as possible, the course covers:   Key Nutanix product and cluster related concepts Setting up a Nutanix cluster from Prism Central and Prism Element  Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) Certification The NCA exam tests your ability to:  Navigat

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog

4 Reasons to Get NCM CertifiedBlog

Check out these top 4 reasons to get NCM certified!  Nutanix University offers several certification tracks that let you build your hybrid multicloud career to meet your current and future goals. Our mastery-level certification, the Nutanix Certified Master (NCM), is designed for IT professionals and architects who want to continue their certification journey and deepen their ability to manage, design, and optimize Nutanix solutions. Here are the top 4 reasons to get your NCM certification: #1 Validate your Skills. Having an NCM certification will validate that you’ve mastered the skills needed to perform advanced administrative tasks and optimize both virtualized workloads and infrastructure components on Nutanix AOS. #2: More Options. Expand your opportunities for new tasks and position yourself for advancement in a management or other leadership position. While you may have all the skills that a certified IT professional may have, without the certification, you will have to prove on

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog

How to Access Free Exam Prep Videos on Demand!Blog

Did you know there are certification exam prep playlists on the Nutanix University Youtube channel? Keep reading to find out more..  Are you thinking about getting certified or preparing for an upcoming certification exam? Then check out our exam prep playlist, which is a free, on demand resource you can start using today! The playlist collection is customized for each certification and features how-to videos related to topics you’ll see on the exam.  Certification Prep Videos  Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) The NCA exam tests your skills and abilities in navigating a Nutanix AOS cluster as well as managing and operating Nutanix core offerings. Check out this playlist for topics like VM networking, taking VM snapshots, VM migration, and more! > View the NCA Exam Prep Playlist Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) The NCP-MCI exam tests your skills and abilities in deploying, administering and troubleshooting Nutanix AOS 5.20 in the Enterprise Cloud.

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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NCP-MCI Exam Prep Class Now Available On Demand!Blog

We know setting aside time for exam prep can be difficult, so we’re offering a new on demand option for our popular NCP-MCI Exam Prep Class! Keep reading to find out more…   The Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI)  exam tests your skills and abilities in deploying, administering and troubleshooting Nutanix AOS. It also ranked #8 on Global Knowledge’s list of the top-paying IT certifications! If you’re looking to brush up your knowledge before taking the NCP-MCI exam, but need a flexible training option then this on demand prep class is for you! During the NCP-MCI Exam Prep class, you’ll review video lessons on key exam topics, take over 100 practice questions, and watch videos that explain the correct answer for each question. The on demand class delivery gives you immediate access to course videos. You’ll have up to one month to watch the recordings and you can even rewatch them up to three times! Plus, after you complete the course, you’ll receive a F

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog

The NCX Interviews: Mark Gabryjelski, Senior Architect & Virtualization Ambassador, Worldcom Exchange Inc.Blog

The Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) certification tests candidates on their ability to create and deliver Cloud-Smart solutions that leverage the Nutanix stack for Private Cloud and the best offerings from our Public Cloud partners for hybrid services.Every NCX is an expert in their field and has proven their ability to design enterprise-scale solutions that support business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.Recently we caught up with new NCX, Mark Gabryjelski, to talk about his experience earning this expert-level certification and to get his advice for other professionals looking to earn their NCX. Can you tell us about your IT background? Back in college I was inspired to start a career in IT after teaching my own AutoCAD professor how to use a computer. I ran my own home lab that gave me a little bit of experience, but I ended up getting hired at a company with the help of IT certifications I was able to secure. After four years a

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog

Nutanix University July Video RewindBlog

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this month! To stay up to date with our latest product demos, how-tos, and more, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel by clicking the “Subscribe” button on the page.  July Video Rewind Flow Virtual Networking. What is it? | Tech Bytes | Nutanix UniversityIn this video, Nutanix TME Eric Walters gives an overview of Flow Virtual Networking. You'll learn how Virtual Private Clouds, or VPCs can allow you to build networks to meet the needs of your tenants and applications. Registering Existing Database with Nutanix Database Service | DB Solution Series #5 | Tech BytesIn this video, Nutanix TME David Teague shows how to register multiple database engines so they can be managed by the Nutanix Database Service.  Nutanix Service Providers | Nutanix Community Podcast | Nutanix UniversityIn this episode of the podcast, Angelo chats with Jim de la Pena, Director of Strategy and Product Management at OneNeck IT Solutions, and K

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Approval Policies in NCM Self-Service available as Tech PreviewBlog

We're pleased to announce that the Approval Policies feature is now available in Tech Preview for the Nutanix Cloud Manager™ (NCM) Self-Service.NCM Self-Service (formerly Calm) provides an easy and seamless way to consume simple Infrastructure as a Service VMs and multi-tier applications via the marketplace[JG1] . This is possible via easy to use blueprints to automate complex application deployment processes. As NCM Self-Service continues to grow its footprint across enterprise deployments, customers have remarked on the need for even better governance and controls on resources provisioned and managed. Governance is key to building a cloud-like experience for IT organizations, and the ability to easily define and monitor policies are important for enterprise customers.Providing a marketplace or a self-service catalog is a great way to allow users to quickly create apps or trigger specific actions, and can help IT to focus on other tasks than just fulfilling repetitive requests. Howeve

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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5 Reasons to Get NCP CertifiedBlog

Check out these top 5 reasons to get NCP certified!  We offer several certification tracks to let you build your hybrid mulitcloud career that meets your current and future goals. Our mid-level certification, the Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), is designed for IT professionals that have developed on the job experience and are looking to define their career path.  Here are the top 5 reasons to get your NCP certification: #1 Define your Own Path. The NCP level lets you focus on specific concentrations so you can focus on a specific technology track, including end user computing, database automation, and data services. Check out our Certification Roadmap or use our Certification Pathfinder to find the right certification for your career goals. #2: Earn a Higher Salary. The Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Survey report has been produced annually for the last 15 years, and has become a benchmark for IT professionals around the world. In their 2021 report, our NCP-MCI certificati

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Out Now: NHCF Facilitated Labs!Blog

We’re now offering facilitated labs for one of our popular training courses! Continue reading to find out more.  Facilitated Labs are a great way to practice your skills in a safe, real-world environment and we’re happy to announce that in addition to the Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course, they’re also now available for Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF)! Whether you’ve taken the instructor-led (ILT) or online self-paced version of this course (or plan to in the future) you can now sign up for the Facilitated Labs to get additional hands-on practice time.Taking Facilitated Labs allows you to apply your knowledge while building your skills and confidence. It’s also an excellent way to prepare for the certification exam. You’ll even get a voucher to take the exam for free! In the one-day session, you’ll receive a lab guide and will have access to our Nutanix-hosted live lab environment from wherever you are. The lab environment is pre-configured and ready to run the labs

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Podcast: Tech Fusion By Citrix ReadyBlog

In today's episode of the Tech Fusion Podcast, Gaby Beitler and Allen Furmanski join Neil C. Hughes in discussing how Citrix and Nutanix complement each other.Together, we explore the world of Hyperconverged Infrastructure and discuss the importance of relationships, partnerships, and interoperability.Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making clouds invisible, freeing customers to focus on their business outcomes. It's also a five-time leader in the Gartner®️ Magic Quadrant™️ for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software.

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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The NCX Interviews: Mohammed Azam, Nutanix ConsultantBlog

The Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) certification tests candidates on their ability to create and deliver Cloud-Smart solutions that leverage the Nutanix stack for Private Cloud and the best offerings from our Public Cloud partners for hybrid services.Every NCX is an expert in their field and has the proven ability to design enterprise-scale solutions that support business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.Recently we caught up with Mohammed Azam to talk about his experience earning this expert-level certification and to get his advice for other professionals looking to earn their NCX. Can you tell us about your IT background? I’m an IT professional with 22 years of experience in public and private enterprises across the Middle East. I have worked on many IT technologies covering most of the critical areas like infrastructure, network, security, cloud, etc. I’m always working hard to keep myself updated with the latest technology tren

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog

Nutanix University June Video RewindBlog

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this month! To stay up to date with our latest product demos, how-tos, and more, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel by clicking the “Subscribe” button on the page.  June Video Rewind Installing the Nutanix Database Service Appliance | DB Solutions Series #4 | Tech BytesSee how to download and install the NDB Appliance on your Nutanix Cloud Cluster, and walk through the initial setup.   Security Central: Query Network Logs with Investigate | Tech Bytes | Nutanix UniversitySecurity Central allows you to gain rich network insights into your Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure. In this video you will learn about the Investigate feature which queries your network logs using SQL like built-in query language.    Cloud Innovations and Hybrid Multicloud | Nutanix Community Podcast | Nutanix UniversityWe continue our look back at our .NEXT user conference and today we join Thomas Cornely, SVP Product Portfolio, as he addresses the

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Nutanix Files Episode 4.1 - A Security StoryBlog

With unstructured data growing exponentially, securing shared storage is increasingly becoming difficult. It is an operational nightmare to identify datacenter weak points let alone predict the next threat. Ransomware attacks are becoming more and more sophisticated, surpassing firewalls and anti-virus software. Does this sound familiar? You plug one hole another opens, you update software, you train end users on how to detect suspicious files or emails but the threats keep coming. The rise of Ransomware in recent years has put companies on red alert. CIO’s are well aware of the impacts this can cause and nearly all would say that security is a top priority for their business.The impacts from Ransomware are staggering:A Cybersecurity Ventures article in 2021 showed that from 2015 to 2021 the damages from Ransomware grew over 57x, from $325M to over $20B. (“Global Ransomware Damage Costs Predicted To Exceed $265 Billion By 2031”)  Sophos reports that on average the cost of recovering fr

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Convert Your Cluster to AHV and Configure Leap for Disaster RecoveryBlog

On my previous blog (Link) I showed you how to build a metro availability. Now I want to "upgrade" both clusters to AHV and enable data protection with the help of Leap to achieve an RPO of zero (0).This blog post are two posts combined. First is the in-place conversion of ESX to AHV and the second is how to enable and configure Leap.ConversionBefore we can change the hypervisor to AHV there are a couple of requirements/things to remember:NGT tools must be installed in each VM: This makes sure we can boot the guest vm's after conversion. Each host must have a uplink NIC team. LACP based load balancing is not supported: So make sure this is turned off on the dSwitch (and on the physical switch). HA and DRS should be enabled; DR activities will be paused during conversion.As my setup is not changed/optimized, I need to change some settings. My vSwitch0 has the following configuration:This will give the following error: "external vswitch vSwitch0 does not have homogeneous uplinks" during

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Level Up Your Nutanix Skills This Summer and Get a Free Exam Voucher!Blog

Get a free certification exam when you complete a training course now through August 16!  This offer has expired. Level up your Nutanix skills and get certified for free with Nutanix University Summer School! For the next two months, anyone who completes one of the following courses - whether it’s online or in person - will also receive a FREE certification exam voucher.Eligible courses: Enterprise Cloud Administration Nutanix Data Services Administration Nutanix End User Computing Administration Nutanix Database Management & Automation Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration  Take this opportunity to invest in your career and grow your skill set.  Get started today! Terms and Conditions The exam voucher will be provided to you after you have completed the course. Self-paced online student’s vouchers will be assigned through the Learning Plan within 24-hours after the completion of the course. You must complete the course between June 14, 2022 and August 16, 2022. 

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The Storage of the Cloud but in Your DatacenterBlog

Independent industry reports tell us that the Global Datasphere [1] – the summation of all globally stored digital data – will grow to 175 zettabytes (ZB) by 2025. To give an idea of that kind of scale, the recent increase in interconnectedness of all things means the average household already fills over 300 iPhones (32 GB) in a year! At that kind of scale and growth, the usual file and block storage paradigms become too unwieldy in terms of management and performance. Object storage is built for hyper-scale and can handle the ever-growing unstructured data mix of social media, video, audio, log files, sensor data, and emails.Objects are stored as constituent pieces of data, essentially a flat list of objects that make up the file. Any relevant metadata is stored with the object and a custom identifier (UUID) is provided, rather than a filename. Objects use the Amazon S3™ storage APIs. This is the de-facto standard for object storage data transfer.  Access objects through “GET” and “PU

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Latest features expand capabilities for data lakesBlog

The Nutanix Objects™ storage solution brings the ability to separate compute and storage in big data distributed applications, allowing you to independently scale each of the individual layers in both your on-premises and cloud datacenters. As part of the Nutanix Unified Storage™ portfolio, Objects form a centralized repository for all unstructured and semi-structured data contained within your data lake.A key value proposition of Nutanix Objects is to scale capacity as needed so you can start small and then grow capacity on demand. It’s a cost-efficient approach where you pay only for the storage you actually need. Data lake management is also efficiently streamlined with the Nutanix Cloud Manager™ (NCM) console , which monitors the processing, analysis, and reporting of your Objects cluster infrastructure. This functionality makes an on-premises data lake built on Nutanix Objects an efficient solution for any size company.Improved Time-To-Value for Analytics WorkloadsWhen we look at

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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The NCX Interviews: Ayub Khan, Nutanix Senior Resident ConsultantBlog

The Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) certification tests candidates on their ability to create and deliver Cloud-Smart solutions that leverage the Nutanix stack for Private Cloud and the best offerings from our Public Cloud partners for hybrid services.Every NCX is an expert in their field and has proven their ability to design enterprise-scale solutions that support business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.Recently we caught up with new NCX, Ayub Khan, to talk about his experience earning this expert-level certification and to get his advice for other professionals looking to earn their NCX.Can you tell us about your IT background? I’m currently a Senior Resident Consultant with Nutanix Saudi Arabia for enterprise customers. I’m a seasoned, multi-skilled ICT professional with 18 years of rich experience and expertise in managed IT services delivery, IT projects, and customer success consulting. I have expertise in handling migration

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Modernize Your Database with Cloud Simplicity—Part 2Blog

SKALE DB: Powered by HCL and NutanixEnterprises increasingly face database challenges, including rising DB management costs, time-consuming manual DB tasks like provisioning and patching, lack of resource utilization visibility, inability to scale on demand, and a non-existent user experience. To address these challenges, SKALE DB employs best practices, automation, and standardization to simplify database procurement, deployment, monitoring, management, operations, and chargeback.This blog is part 2 of a 2-part series on SKALE DB, explaining the SKALE DB value proposition in depth. Part 1 provides an introduction to SKALE DB. You can also download a combined PDF here.This post was authored by Tobias Ternstrom, VP/GM Databases, Nutanix and Gaurav Sharma, Director & Head – Product Management Group, Hybrid Cloud Business Unit, HCL TechnologiesSKALE DB enables organizations to transform database operations with a secure, scalable, and cloud-ready DBaaS platform, enabled with AI-driven

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Modernize Your Database with Cloud Simplicity—Part 1Blog

SKALE DB: Powered by HCL and NutanixEnterprises increasingly face database challenges, including rising DB management costs, time-consuming manual DB tasks like provisioning and patching, lack of resource utilization visibility, inability to scale on demand, and a non-existent user experience. To address these challenges, SKALE DB employs best practices, automation, and standardization to simplify database procurement, deployment, monitoring, management, operations, and chargeback.This blog is part 1 of a 2-part series on SKALE DB. Part 1 provides an introduction to SKALE DB, exploring how HCL and Nutanix technology combine to deliver this unique service. Part 2 explores the SKALE DB value proposition in depth. You can also download a combined PDF.This post was authored by Tobias Ternstrom, VP/GM Databases, Nutanix and Gaurav Sharma, Director & Head – Product Management Group, Hybrid Cloud Business Unit, HCL TechnologiesData is an essential ingredient for digital transformation tod

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