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Interested in getting certified but not sure which one is right for you? Continue reading to find out!  Nutanix Technical Certifications are designed by industry experts to validate the skills and knowledge you've acquired to successfully deploy, manage, optimize, and scale your Enterprise Cloud. There are several tracks available to let you build a career development path that meets your current and future goals and experience level. You might be wondering, which certification is right for you? Here’s a breakdown to help you decide!  Certification Levels There are 4 levels you can choose from based on your experience level. Associate Level: Candidates at this level have approximately 6-12 months of holistic IT infrastructure experience as well as 3-6 months of experience in Nutanix virtualization. They’re typically a systems administrator, junior engineer, or IT operator.Professional Level: Successful NCPs have approximately 1-2 years of holistic IT infrastructure experience and 6-12

We’re excited to share a behind the scenes look at last week’s .NEXT 2024 event in Barcelona. It was an exciting three days for Nutanix University filled with learning, certifications, and networking, and we can’t wait to take you through each day of the event.  Day One: Exam Prep Training & Certification Exams The first day started with NCA Exam Prep and NCP-MCI Exam Prep training sessions. Attendees spent the day in intensive instructor-led sessions to prepare for the NCA and NCP-MCI exams. In each class they reviewed key exam topics and ran through practice questions with the help of their instructor. After a full day of preparation the students completed the certification exam onsite.    Event attendees also had the opportunity to complete the NCA, NCP, NCSE, NCS-Core, or NCM certification exam at no charge. The Certification Exam center opened bright and early at the start of the conference to deliver exams.  Day Two: Certification Exams & Expert PanelsCertification exams

Welcome back to the Nutanix community podcast. In this episode, recorded in Barcelona at our .NEXT conference, Pedro Amaro, Nutanix Senior Marketing Manager for Brazil speaks with three Nutanix Technology Champions from Brazil. They chat about the NTC program, the benefits of being part of this community, Nutanix User Groups and all the announcements from .NEXT. This is a good one.This was recorded in their language of Portuguese.Resources🌟 Welcome to the Elite League of Tech Superheroes— Nutanix Technology Champions 2024! Nutanix Technology Champion 2024 Applications are Open Nutanix User Group: For the user, by the userIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on X (formerly known as Twitter) and if you haven't already done so, make sure you are subscribed to the show wherever you consume podcasts.Subscribe to the podcast using iTunes or Spotify 

Welcome back to the Nutanix community podcast. We are continuing our conversations from .NEXT. This week, we had a discussion between Greg White and Eric Chambriard about OVH Cloud's partnership with Nutanix. They explore how this partnership enhances the customer experience through innovative cloud solutions and infrastructure, emphasizing sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use.ResourcesOVHcloud and Nutanix: Better Together. Nutanix on OVHcloud Architecture of a Hosted Private Cloud with Nutanix | OVHcloud | Tech Bytes | Nutanix UniversityIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on X (formerly known as Twitter) and if you haven't already done so, make sure you are subscribed to the show wherever you consume podcasts.Subscribe to the podcast using iTunes or Spotify

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this month! To stay up to date with our latest product demos, how-to videos, and more, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel by clicking the “Subscribe” button on the page. May Video Rewind   Put your Nutanix skills to the test with our weekly Exam Prep Challenges on Youtube! Visit our Youtube Community to participate.  This article was written by Karlie Beil, Sr. Customer Marketing Specialist.  ©️️️️️ 2024 Nutanix, Inc.  All rights reserved. Nutanix, the Nutanix logo and all Nutanix product, feature and service names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nutanix, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s). This post may contain links to external websites that are not part of Nutanix.com. Nutanix does not control these sites and disclaims all responsibility for the

Welcome back to the Nutanix Community Podcast. This week, Dwayne talks to Todd Christ from Intel. They discuss the need to modernize infrastructure to improve performance and security. They also discussed the partnership between Nutanix and Intel, focusing on how our collaboration enables customers to scale their AI workloads more efficiently.ResourcesInnovate More. Spend Less. Maximize value with better performance and efficiency Nutanix Cloud Platform on Intel TechnologyIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on X (formerly known as Twitter) and if you haven't already done so, make sure you are subscribed to the show wherever you consume podcasts.Subscribe to the podcast using iTunes or Spotify

Welcome back to the Nutanix community podcast. We are continuing our series of stories and conversations from .NEXT. Today we have Alicia Carney who is WW Manager, Nutanix Alliance & ProLiant DX Portfolio – HPE. Alicia is the business leader responsible for the HPE ProLiant DX Business & Nutanix Alliance worldwide.We discuss what’s top of mind for CIOs and CTOs, Why HPE and Nutanix are better together, and what’s next for the Proliant DX series. ResourcesHPE GreenLake Cloud Services HPE GreenLake with Nutanix for end-user computing HPE GreenLake for Nutanix Database Service Nutanix and HPE hyperconverged solutions bring the cloud to you HPE ProLiant ServersIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on X (formerly known as Twitter) and if you haven't already done so, make sure you are subscribed to the show wherever you consume podcasts.Subscribe to the podcast using iTunes or Spotify

Welcome back to the Nutanix community podcast, Last week we had an outstanding time in Barcelona at .NEXT our annual user conference. It’s always fun to meet customers, colleagues, and new friends in person. This week on the show, I will be sharing stories and conversations from.NEXT.Today we have Milind Damle, Sr. Director, Systems Engineering at AMD, and we cover various topics from AI, EPYC processors, choosing the right CPU for the right workload and how most data centres are underutilized.ResourcesAMD tuning guides AMD Developer Central Nutanix Solutions Powered by AMD Together We Advance Datacenter ModernizationIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on X (formerly known as Twitter) and if you haven't already done so, make sure you are subscribed to the show wherever you consume podcasts.Subscribe to the podcast using iTunes or Spotify

Discover the perfect training course to reach your career goals in this blog series, where we will highlight a variety of courses and training resources offered by Nutanix University.At Nutanix University, we offer a variety of training courses and resources designed around flexibility and freedom. No matter which stage of the hybrid multicloud journey you’re on, whether it’s learning basic fundamentals or optimizing your solution, we have the perfect course to fit your needs.Today, we will take a deep dive into our two exam prep courses: NCA Exam Prep and NCP-MCI Exam Prep. What’s covered in the Exam Prep courses?NCA Exam Prep: If you’re preparing for the NCA 6.5 certification exam, then this course is for you. First, we’ll refresh your knowledge covered by the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) course by going through all course topics in condensed format. Then, we’ll go through 50+ practice questions, including detailed explanations of the answers. Course OutlineSection 1: Lif

Welcome to our weekly rendezvous with the latest and greatest in the tech universe! I'm excited to bring you a curated roundup of the top community posts from the past week. In our quest to keep you on the cutting edge, we sift through the digital expanse to unearth the most intriguing and innovative discussions. Whether it's groundbreaking discoveries, insightful analyses, or spirited debates, our midweek tech digest ensures you stay plugged into the pulse of the ever-evolving tech community. So, without further ado, let's explore the five must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.Nutanix Prism Central Storage Policies via @JeroenTielen  Nutanix Disaster Recovery ‘random’ storage container placement via @Kcmount  NDB で PostgreSQL 15 をプロビジョニングしてみる。（Peer 認証）via @go.watanabe03-72705 Latest video from the Nutanix community podcastIf you are interested in getting your blog profiled, DM me with your name and blog URL and I can add it to the rotation. 

Welcome to our weekly rendezvous with the latest and greatest in the tech universe! I'm excited to bring you a curated roundup of the top community posts from the past week. In our quest to keep you on the cutting edge, we sift through the digital expanse to unearth the most intriguing and innovative discussions. Whether it's groundbreaking discoveries, insightful analyses, or spirited debates, our midweek tech digest ensures you stay plugged into the pulse of the ever-evolving tech community. So, without further ado, let's explore the five must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.My Interview with The Forecast by Nutanix via @npx008  Nutanix AHV : SSH keys and cluster lockdown via @Exe  AI/ML を動かすなら Nutanix で GPT-in-a-Box？（登壇資料）via @go.watanabe03-72705  NDB Server をセットアップしてみる。（Prism Central Marketplace 編）via @go.watanabe03-72705  Deploying Kubernetes clusters using Nutanix Kubernetes Engine on Nutanix Community Edition via @mikkisse  NDB で PostgreSQL 15 をプロビジョニ

Welcome to the Nutanix Community Podcast, where we connect with the experts and innovators who are shaping the future of Hybrid multicloud allowing One Platform to Run your Apps and Data Anywhere. Today, we're excited to have two of our experts joining us to talk about the latest and greatest from Nutanix.Adharsh Praveen, and Mayank Gupta, Today, they'll be sharing their insights on the latest developments and innovations in Nutanix Central.ResourcesUnified Cloud Control Panel - Nutanix Central Manage Your Hybrid Multicloud Environment - Test Drive Announcing General Availability of Nutanix CentralIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter and if you haven't already done so, make sure you are subscribed to the show wherever you consume podcasts.Subscribe to the podcast using iTunes, Spotify or Google

The 2024 Skillsoft IT Salary & Skills Survey is now open! Take the survey and be a part of one of the largest studies of IT salary, skills and certifications. Plus, you can enter to win a $100 gift card!By participating in this study, you can share how Nutanix certification and training has impacted your career. The data is published in a report that shares detailed analysis to help make the findings actionable for IT professionals at every stage of their career. Read on to see the answers to some common questions about the survey.  Q: How long does the survey take to complete?A: 15-30 minutes! If you can’t complete the survey in one sitting, add a bookmark to save your spot for up to two weeks. Come back to the survey using the same link. Q: Will my name be shown in the results?A: No! The survey is anonymous. Skillsoft doesn’t sell the data or share it with others. Q: Is there a reward for taking the survey?A: Yes! Skillsoft will reward 10 participants at random with a $100 gift c

Are you preparing for the NCP-US certification exam or thinking about pursuing it? Continue reading to find out 5 ways to prepare. Nutanix certifications are a great way to prove your knowledge, position yourself for advancement, and stand out in a competitive job market. Our Nutanix Certified Professional - Unified Storage (NCP-US) certification validates your skills and abilities to deploy, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform administrative tasks on the Nutanix Unified Storage technologies: Files, Objects, and Volumes. In this blog we’ll focus on the 5 steps you can take to prepare for the exam to help ensure your success.Complete the Related Training: The Nutanix Unified Storage Administration (NUSA) course teaches you the administrative skills needed to install, configure, manage, and upgrade Nutanix Volumes, Files, and Objects. Enroll in the free self-paced online course, or the paid 2-day instructor-led course that comes with hands-on labs and free exam voucher. Study

Hey Tech Enthusiasts!Are you gearing up for the Nutanix .NEXT in Barcelona? If you're a blogger like me, you're probably eager to soak up all the latest trends, network with industry experts, and gather juicy insights to share with your audience. As someone who's attended their fair share of tech conferences, I've learned a thing or two about how to make the most of these events. So, whether you're a seasoned conference-goer or a first-timer, here are five essential tips to ensure you get the most out of your Nutanix .NEXT experience:Plan Your Schedule Wisely: With so many sessions, workshops, and keynotes happening, it's crucial to plan your schedule in advance. Take some time to browse through the agenda and highlight the sessions that align with your interests and blogging niche. Consider prioritizing sessions that cover hot topics in the tech industry or showcase new Nutanix products and innovations. But remember to leave some room for spontaneity – you never know when you might st

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed in April! To stay up to date with our latest product demos, how-to videos, and more, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel by clicking the “Subscribe” button on the page. April Video Rewind      Put your Nutanix skills to the test with our weekly Exam Prep Challenges on Youtube! Visit our Youtube Community to participate.   This article was written by Karlie Beil, Sr. Customer Marketing Specialist.  ©️️️️️ 2024 Nutanix, Inc.  All rights reserved. Nutanix, the Nutanix logo and all Nutanix product, feature and service names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nutanix, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s). This post may contain links to external websites that are not part of Nutanix.com. Nutanix does not control these sites and disclaims all responsibility for

Welcome to our weekly rendezvous with the latest and greatest in the tech universe! I'm excited to bring you a curated roundup of the top community posts from the past week. In our quest to keep you on the cutting edge, we sift through the digital expanse to unearth the most intriguing and innovative discussions. Whether it's groundbreaking discoveries, insightful analyses, or spirited debates, our midweek tech digest ensures you stay plugged into the pulse of the ever-evolving tech community. So, without further ado, let's explore the five must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.Deploying Prism Central on Nutanix Community Edition 2.0 using the 1-Click Internet Method via @mikkisse  Smart Tiering Nutanix Files to Azure Cool Blob Storage via @JeroenTielen  Nutanix IP Address reconfiguration via @PDA  Configuring vSphere for Nutanix Clusters via @patelr  Nutanix Volumes VG で SCSI3-PR の動作を確認してみる。（Direct-attached VG) via @go.watanabe03-72705 Bonus Register for .NE

Our .NEXT Conference Barcelona is a month away. Our teams are excited to host thousands of partners and customers, including our service providers and system integrator partners. We are also thrilled to have a Service Provider Pavilion with Nutanix Elevate SP partners -- Adista, Atlas Cloud Services, OVHCloud, and Systematika. A lot of you will be looking at creating your session agenda over the next week or two to ensure you get the most of the conference. I wanted to share sessions that, I believe, are relevant for Service Providers and System Integrators attending the show. May 21 -- Tuesday 09:00 – 09:45 -- Unlocking the Potential of Nutanix Prism: A Blueprint for Efficiency and Scale10:00 – 10:45 -- Practical Considerations for Reducing Risk in Light of the Broadcom Acquisition11:00 – 11:45 -- Build a Profitable Managed and Cloud Service Provider Business with Nutanix15:30 – 17:00 -- Elevating Nutanix Cloud-Native Portfolio: Our New Cloud-Native Products16:30 – 17:15 -- Driving pr

Discover the perfect training course to reach your career goals in this blog series, where we will highlight a variety of courses and training resources offered by Nutanix University.At Nutanix University, we offer a variety of training courses and resources designed around flexibility and freedom. No matter which stage of the hybrid multicloud journey you’re on, whether it’s learning basic fundamentals or optimizing your solution, we have the perfect course to fit your needs.Today, we will take a deep dive into Facilitated Labs. What are Facilitated Labs?Facilitated Labs are a great way to practice your skills in a safe, real-world environment. 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. 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 an

Hear from Jeff Hall about the certification program offered through Nutanix University and get a deep dive into the new Cloud Integration certification.  Get an inside look into Nutanix certifications and deep dive into the new Cloud Integration certification as Dwayne Lessner, Technical Marketing Engineer, chats with Jeff Hall, Manager, Technical Certification Development. Dwayne and Jeff dive into the newly available NCP-CI certification that measures your ability to successfully plan, deploy, configure, and manage NC2 within an Azure or AWS public cloud environment.Plus, they’ll discuss the importance of getting certified and how you can take advantage of certifications to level up your Nutanix skills.  Ready to test your cloud integration skills? Check out these practice exam questions. NCP-CI-AWS: An administrator has been tasked with scoping an AWS deployment for the corporate environment.  One of the requirements is to ensure that the bare metal instance will support up to 1024

Welcome to our weekly rendezvous with the latest and greatest in the tech universe! I'm excited to bring you a curated roundup of the top community posts from the past week. In our quest to keep you on the cutting edge, we sift through the digital expanse to unearth the most intriguing and innovative discussions. Whether it's groundbreaking discoveries, insightful analyses, or spirited debates, our midweek tech digest ensures you stay plugged into the pulse of the ever-evolving tech community. So, without further ado, let's explore the five must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.Nutanix AHV: master your updates with LCM via @Exe  Custom Attributes from Hyper-V to Nutanix Categories via @jonas.hogman  Repurpose old Nutanix Hardware via @JeroenTielen  Nutanix Cluster Expansion on ESX via @JeroenTielen  Tags from VMware vSphere to Nutanix Categories via @jonas.hogman  Single Sign On Nutanix Prism Central via @JeroenTielen Bonus Register for .NEXT in Barcelona and

Are you currently enrolled in a Nutanix University course or recently complete one? Discover the 5 steps you should take after you finish a course to get the most out of it. Have you recently completed a Nutanix University online or instructor-led training course and want to know what you should do next? In this blog we’ll outline the 5 steps you should take to ensure the investment of time and effort you’ve made in your training pays off. Review and Reinforce your Knowledge: After you’ve completed the course, it’s important to solidify your understanding of the new skills you’ve just learned. This includes reviewing any course materials and notes you took during the course. You can also share what you’ve learned with your fellow team members. This will help you retain the knowledge you’ve learned and build a strong foundation for you going forward. Pursue a Certification: Obtaining a Nutanix certification is a great way to validate the skills you’ve learned during the course. Getting

Ready to prove your Nutanix Cloud Cluster (NC2) skills? Continue reading to learn how! February 14 Update: The beta exams have reached capacity and are now closed. Thank you to all the participants! We’re happy to announce our latest beta exam offer: Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Integration - AWS (NCP-CI-AWS) 6.7 and Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Integration - Azure (NCP-CI-Azure) 6.7.  What is the purpose of the beta exams? The beta exams measure your ability to successfully plan, deploy, configure, and manage NC2 within an Azure or AWS public cloud environment. This is a great opportunity to prove your skills and stand out from your peers. The Nutanix Cloud Integration track includes two exams that both earn you the same NCP-CI 6 certification. You will choose the exam that you are interested in based on the AWS or Azure public cloud environment you are most familiar with. You should not take both exams since the content will be very similar. How do the beta exams

Don't miss the action happening this month at a Nutanix User Group (NUG)!  Nutanix User Groups began in 2016 to bring together passionate IT professionals and cloud builders to engage in meaningful conversations and build friendships in their community. NUG chapters are all over the world and each chapter is led by one of our very own valued customers.Check out Nutanix User Group meetings happening over the next two months and join technical discussions, network with your community, and more! April Seattle NUG Wednesday, April 3 / 3:30pm – 6:00pm Wisconsin NUG Thursday, April 4 / 3:00pm – 5:00pmSouth Florida NUG Wednesday, April 10 / 4:30pm – 7:30pm Nashville NUG Thursday, April 11 / 11:30am – 1:30pm Switzerland NUG Thursday, April 11 / 13:00 – 18:00 Philadelphia NUG Thursday, April 18 / 3:00pm – 6:00pm Maryland NUG Tuesday, April 23 / 3:00pm – 6:00pm Kansas City NUG Wednesday, April 24 / 2:00pm – 4:30pm May Portland NUG Thursday, May 2 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm Richmond NUG Thursday, May 9 /

Welcome to our weekly rendezvous with the latest and greatest in the tech universe! I'm excited to bring you a curated roundup of the top community posts from the past week. In our quest to keep you on the cutting edge, we sift through the digital expanse to unearth the most intriguing and innovative discussions. Whether it's groundbreaking discoveries, insightful analyses, or spirited debates, our midweek tech digest ensures you stay plugged into the pulse of the ever-evolving tech community. So, without further ado, let's explore the five must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.VMware vs Nutanix: Features Comparison via @Exe  A few tips for preparing for the Nutanix Certified Expert — Multicloud Infrastructure exam via @mikkisse  Using Workers in Veeam Backup for Nutanix AHV via @mikkisse  Enhancing Cluster Security with Nutanix SSH security settings via @patelr Bonus Register for .NEXT in Barcelona and I hope to see you in person!)