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Welcome back to the podcast, this week Dwayne chats with Bhavik Desai Principal Technical Marketing Engineer, NCI and AOS. They talk about our newest release, AOS 6.7.ResourcesHighlighting Key New Capabilities for major AHV update in AOS 6.7 Nutanix AOS 6.7 Delivers Expanded Functionality for Nutanix Cloud PlatformIf 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

Looking to level up your Nutanix X-Play and Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) Self-Service (formerly Nutanix Calm) skills? Continue reading to learn about the updated training course and how you can take the certification beta exam free!  We’re happy to announce we’ve updated the Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA) training course to v6.5. This course teaches you the skills needed to install, configure, operate, and manage Nutanix X-Play and NCM Self-Service.In this course, you’ll explore a number of subjects including:How to perform codeless task automation using X-Play and its actions gallery, plays, and playbooks What NCM Self Service is, how to install and configure it, and how to use the Marketplace to launch blueprints and runbooks How to create single- and multi-VM blueprints, and how to publish them to the Marketplace for consumption How to manage an application How to identify issues with NCM Self Service and X-PlayThis course is available in two delivery methods: I

Welcome back to the podcast, this week Dwayne chats with Vish Mulchand, Sr. Director, Product Management. They discuss our next-generation platforms on NX and OEM partners.ResourcesNutanix and AMD Unleash Expanded Portfolio for Hybrid Multicloud Platforms with EPYC® 9004 Series Processors Enhanced Performance at Lower TCO with New Support for Intel 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processorsIf 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

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. August Video Rewind  Establishing a Cloud Operating Model with Nutanix Cloud ManagerIn this demo, we'll take on the role of a cloud admin who is responsible for building and managing the Nutanix cloud with Nutanix Cloud Manager. We'll see how the features in NCM enable our cloud operating model from start to finish, allowing us to build, operate, use, and govern our cloud, which could span across on-premises and the public cloud with Nutanix NC2.    Journey to the Hybrid Cloud with Nutanix and Intel | Nutanix Community PodcastIn this episode of the Community Podcast, Dwayne Lessner, Nutanix Technical Marketing Engineer, speaks with Christine McMonigal from Intel and Jason Burns from Nutanix about a recent blog post titled: Journey to the Hybrid C

Scrolling through training courses and trying to find the perfect one for you can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be! In this new blog series, we will spotlight a variety of our courses that will help you choose the right course for your career goals.   At Nutanix University, we offer a variety of training courses designed around flexibility and freedom. No matter which stage of the hybrid multicloud journey you’re on, whether it be learning basic fundamentals or performing at an advanced level, we have the perfect course fit for your needs. Today, we will take a deep dive into an associate-level course: Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF).  What’s covered in NHCF? If you are relatively new to Nutanix and want a feature-focused introduction to Prism Central and its various capabilities, this course is your starting point. NHCF explores the breadth and depth of Nutanix’s centralized management capabilities, and allows you to explore the wide variety of features av

Learn more about 3 of our popular training courses and which one is right for you!  With the ever-changing pace of technology, it is important that you stay up to date on the latest and greatest. And the best way to do that? Training and skills development! Nutanix University learning plans offer a variety of courses that help you grow your skills and achieve your goals no matter where you are on your hybrid multicloud journey. In this blog, we’ll dive into a comparison of our 3 most popular training courses: Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF), Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA), and Advanced Administration & Performance Management (AAPM) so you can select the course that’s right for you.  Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals: NHCF introduces you to the products, capabilities, and technologies that serve as the foundation of Nutanix’s Hybrid Cloud solution. In this course, you will explore the history of this technology space, delve deeper into essential Nutanix products incl

In today's hybrid cloud world, efficient database administration and streamlined cloud automation are crucial for organizations striving to achieve optimal performance and productivity. Nutanix, a leading provider of enterprise cloud solutions, offers two powerful products that significantly simplify and automate these processes: Nutanix Database Service (NDB) and Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) Self-Service. The integration of these two solutions enables organizations to unleash the full potential of their databases and harness the benefits of hybrid cloud automation.Nutanix Database Service (NDB) is a database as a service offering that automates and simplifies database administration. With NDB, organizations can automate and simplify the provisioning and life cycle management of databases. Leveraging NDB's one-click simplicity, users can effortlessly set up and manage a wide range of databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, Maria DB, Mongo DB, and Oracle.Nutanix Cloud Manager (NC

Sharpen your study skills with certification practice exams available on Nutanix University. Continue reading to find out how… Are you preparing for your next certification exam and need help studying? Check out our practice exams available on Nutanix University.Each practice exam is based on the same objectives and level of difficulty you’ll find on the exam. This will help you become familiar with the type of questions on the live exam and help reduce test-day anxiety. Taking a practice exam will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can determine which areas you need to focus your studies on. Plus, you can take the practice exam as many times as you’d like. If you answer a question incorrectly, we’ll provide you with a rationale for the correct answer for better understanding. Practice exams are available on Nutanix University for our Nutanix Certified Associate and all Nutanix Certified Professional certifications.  How to access practice exams:Select your des

Reach your certification goals with expert-led Exam Prep courses now offered for v6.5 NCA and NCP-MCI certification exams. Read on to learn more about the courses and how you can save 50% off when you purchase an exam prep course now through May 15.  Are you interested in getting your Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) or Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification, but need help preparing? Check out our newest NCA Exam Prep and NCP-MCI Exam Prep courses now offered in two delivery formats for your convenience! 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 a condensed format. Then, we’ll go through 50+ practice questions, including detailed explanations of the answers. NCP-MCI Exam Prep: During this course, we’ll help yo

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. July Video Rewind Nutanix Files on NC2 Azure Step by Step Deployment | Tech BytesThe last Nutanix Files video covered the theory, now find out how to deploy Nutanix Files in Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Azure. You'll see every detail and screen you need to get up and running from scratch in this step-by-step deployment walkthrough. Geo-Distributed Data Access Made Easy with Objects Federation | Tech BytesThe latest Nutanix Objects feature, Federation, allows you to create a global namespace across multiple Nutanix object stores, regardless of where in the world they are. In doing this federation delivers a single consolidated view of the data, dramatically simplifying access to data spread across multiple locations. Replication can be added to

Welcome back to the podcast, This is your community recap for the week of July 17–21.Community siteNew KB Articles Published on the Week Ending July 22, 2023Product updatesPrism Central pc.2022.6.0.6 Self-Service (formerly Calm) 3.7.0 Citrix AHV Plugins 2.7.4.0 NCC 4.6.5  AOS 6.5.3.6 NVIDIA vGPU GRID for AHV 15.2 Lenovo Firmware LCM Bundle LENOVO-LCM-2.10You can find these and other products in the support portalNutanix Corporate BlogNutanix Makes a Splash at HPE Discover 2023:  Powering the Future of Hybrid Multicloud Choose Nutanix for a Simple, Consistent Cloud Operating ModelNutanix User GroupsNutanix User Group Durham/Raleigh Chapter happening Aug 9 Nutanix User Group Finland Chapter happening Sep 28You can find these and other NUG events at next.nutanix.com/eventsEducation blogGrow Your Skills and Earn Points Towards Nutanix MerchNutanix University YouTubeIntroducing Nutanix Central | Tech BytesThe Forecast (our digital magazine)Sustainability Strategies Still Nascent in IT Depar

Welcome back to the podcast, this is your Nutanix community news recap for the week of July 3-7, 2023. Let's get to it.Nutanix Community Site@Albert Mendoza Sr Knowledge Engineer, posted an article titled:New KB Articles Published on Week Ending July 8, 2023You can find it in the ‘how it works’ category. It's a great resource, consider giving it a like if you want to see more content from Albert.Product Update (support portal)NX Firmware LCM 2.23 bundle AOS 6.6.2.7 Nutanix Database Service (formerly Era) 2.5.2.1You can find these and other products in the support portal.Nutanix user groupsSouth Florida NUG Chapter taking place July 12 Salt Lake City NUG Chapter is taking place July 21You can find these and other NUG events at next.nutanix.com/events.NEXT on TourBrisbane, Australia, July 13 Melbourne, Australia, July 18 Canberra, Australia, July 20Register and learn more at https://www.nutanix.com/next/on-tourNutanix Education @Karlie Beil  Has posted a blog titled: Nutanix University J

Welcome back to the podcast, This is your community recap for the week of July 10–14.Community siteNew KB Articles Published on the Week Ending July 15, 2023Product updatesNutanix Files 4.3.0.1  Prism Central pc.2023.1.0.2 MSP 2.4.3.3You can find these and other products in the support portalNutanix Corporate BlogAchieving Simple and Effective Cloud Infrastructure ScalabilityNutanix User GroupsNutanix User Group Salt Lake City Chapter is taking place July 21 Nutanix User Group Durham/Raleigh Chapter happening Aug 9 Nutanix User Group Finland Chapter happening Sep 28You can find these and other NUG events at next.nutanix.com/eventsEducation blogHow Do YOU Learn Best? Explore Training Options to Fit Your Needs! Chart Your Course to Success: Free Cert Exam When You Train by July 31 Complete the 2023 IT Skills and Salary Survey and Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card!Nutanix University YouTubeGeo-Distributed Data Access Made Easy with Objects FederationThe Forecast (our digital magazine)The Role

Everyone learns differently. Some learn best by listening to podcasts or reading books while others learn best by gaining hands-on experience. But how do YOU learn best? Continue reading to learn about your options.  At Nutanix University, our programs are all about choice. We offer training programs specially catered to YOU in order to help you achieve your learning goals. Whether you prefer online courses you can complete at your own pace, or the engagement and interaction of an instructor-led class, we can support you with customized learning plans designed around flexibility and freedom.Plus, we have something new in store for you! Exam Prep classes are now available in order to help you prepare for two of our most popular certifications: Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) and Nutanix Certified Professional - Multi Cloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI). Read on to learn more. What is Instructor-Led Training? Instructor-led training (ILT) classes are equipped with hands-on labs and detailed

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

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed last 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. June Video Rewind Top 3 Ways to Build Cyber Resilience | Global Nutanix User Group WebinarIn this webinar, learn the top 3 ways to build cyber resilience against ransomware with Nutanix. Join Mike Barmonde, Nutanix Sr. Product Marketing Manager, and Neil Ashworth, Nutanix Portfolio Architect, to get insights into how ransomware is evolving and see a live demo of 3 key Nutanix concepts that will help you build cyber resilience in the face of the ransomware threat. Red Hat OpenShift Assisted Installer on Nutanix | AHV Mission ControlLearn how to quickly install Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform cluster on a Nutanix AHV cluster with the SaaS-based Assisted Installer. Nutanix Files on NC2 Azure Architecture and Overview | Tech BytesDiscover the ar

This week on “in case you missed it” I will recap news from June 26-30. and give you some visibility into whats upcoming. I promise there is something for everyone here, from product announcements to local user group gatherings and great advice from community members.Nutanix Community Site@Albert Mendoza  Sr Knowledge Engineer, posted two articles: Top Knowledge base Articles for June 2023  New Knowledge base articles published for the week ending July 1, 2023Nutanix BlogNutanix AHV and Nutanix Move: A Year of Remarkable Success and 100,000+ Virtual Machine Migrations Transforming Your Business With Nutanix: The Benefits of Adopting a Hybrid Multicloud InfrastructureProduct Update (support portal)Flow Network Security 3.1.0  Fujitsu Firmware LCM Bundle 1.17  Self-Service (formerly Calm) 3.6.2  Nutanix Objects 4.1 .NEXT on TourBrisbane, Australia, July 13, 2023—Register Find  a .NEXT on Tour near youNutanix Education Recertification Update: Grace Period Extended - Act Now to Stay Active

We’re providing a one-time extension of the recertification grace period to help you with the transition. Continue reading to learn more.   As you know, last January Nutanix University announced a new recertification policy that impacts all technical certifications - Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA), all Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), and Nutanix Certified Master (NCM). Unless you take action to renew them within 2 years of the date they were earned, they will expire and no longer be valid. This policy gives you a way to show that you are keeping your skills current and continually developing new ones.Many of you have already taken action to recertify, and we thank you for your continued involvement in the program. However, if you have not and your most recent certification is more than 2 years old you still need to act soon to keep your certifications active. To help ease the transition, we are providing a one-time extension of the recertification deadline from June 30, 2023 t

 The 2023 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 in the world. Plus, you can enter to win a $100 gift card!Your results serve as the backbone of Skillsoft’s annual IT Skills and Salary Report, which provides detailed insights on topics including skills and certifications, compensation, skills gaps and challenges, and more! By participating in this study, you can share how Nutanix certification and training has impacted your 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! You can bookmark your progress and pick up where you left off within one week of starting the survey. 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 ran

Think you have master-level Nutanix skills? Put them to the test with our Monday Masterclass Series.  Each month we’ll post a practice question from our new Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Professional (NCM-MCI) v6.5 exam. The question will be posted on the second Monday of each month and you’ll have 2 weeks to reply with your answer. We’ll post the correct answer to the blog after the entries have been submitted. Answer correctly and you’ll get an exclusive Monday Masterclass badge!Certification Apprentice: Reply with 1 correct answer  Certification Leader: Reply with 5 correct answersYour correct answers accumulate with each submission, so if you’ve already achieved the Certification Apprentice level, your next goal is Certification leader! We’ll also give one random winner a free Nutanix carry-on suitcase!            Ready to get started? Check out the question below.  Exam QuestionYou will need access to a 6.5 environment with Prism Central to work on this question. You can u

This post was authored by Mike Barmonde and Girivaru Tarun, NutanixSecurity Central is our answer for extending application and networking security visibility across your hybrid multicloud environment. New support for monitoring and managing Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) in Nutanix Security Central is your ticket to taking control of NetSec operations within the Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP).Nutanix network and security operations provide choice on visualizing and monitoring your platform, networks, apps, and data.Security Central Now Supports Flow Virtual Networking Security concerns are rightfully the first concern of any IT team building out a hybrid multicloud strategy. With Security Central support for Flow Virtual Networking VPCs now provide a cloud-native, cross-cloud fabric of seamless virtual networks that allow your applications to run anywhere, freeing you from the boundaries of the physical network.Security Central is critical to the central operational monitoring and planni

Validate your Nutanix Unified Storage and Nutanix Database Service skills with the new NCP-US v6.5 and NCP-DB v6.5 certifications! Plus find out how you can take either exam for free if you act quickly!  Are you looking to level up your Nutanix Unified Storage or Nutanix Database Service (NDB) skills? Now's the time to take the next step with the new 6.5 Nutanix Certified Professional - Unified Storage (NCP-US) and Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) certifications!  How do you know which cert is right for you? NCP-US 6.5 Certification This 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. Most candidates have 1-2 years of general IT experience, plus 6-12 months of data storage experience.NCP-DB 6.5 Certification This certification measures your ability to deploy, administer, optimize, and troubleshootdatabase