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The Lenovo and Nutanix partnership has been going strong since 2015, with deep cross-functional collaboration that delivers to market the most advanced and efficient solutions for our customers’ edge-to-cloud IT needs. Recently, in 2020, we launched an edge computing solution, the smallest Nutanix-certified edge platform. But the innovation goes beyond appliances.  Today, applications run the world. Whether on your hand device, your powerful laptops, or lucrative lines of businesses – application explosion is the new wave in the data center, with 750M new applications going online by 2026[1] according to IDC. The partnership between Lenovo and Nutanix addresses the real pain points customers face with this new reality: how to develop, deploy, and manage their applications in an increasingly hybrid multicloud world.One of the main challenges faced by customers is the inefficiency of traditional application development methods, which are heavily reliant on bulky virtual

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.  March Video Rewind Prep for Success with New NCA & NCP-MCI Exam Prep CoursesAre you ready to get your Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) or Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification, but need a little more help preparing? We’ve got you covered with our new NCA Exam Prep and NCP-MCI Exam Prep courses!

Ready to get Nutanix certified, but not sure which one is right for you? Continue reading to find out how!  The industry-recognized certification programs from Nutanix University let you grow and prove your knowledge, so you can get the salary you deserve. As one example, the Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification was ranked #8 on Skillsoft’s top-paying cert list—not too shabby.Each Nutanix Technical Certification is designed by industry experts to validate the skills and knowledge you've acquired to successfully deploy, manage, optimize, and scale your hybrid multi-cloud environment. You might be wondering, which certification is right for you? Use our Certification Pathfinder and answer three simple questions

 The Nutanix University team works hard to deliver unique, innovative education programs that help propel your career to new heights. And now we want to hear from you! Tell us about your IT training and certification experience, your learning preferences, and how you’ve used Nutanix University. Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey and enter your email address at the end of the survey for a chance to win a Nutanix carry-on suitcase!         Take the survey here. Don't wait - this survey closes Friday, March 17.  

Think you have master-level Nutanix skills? Put them to the test with our Monday Masterclass Series. Each month we’ll be posting 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 Mond

Validate your advanced cloud infrastructure skills with our new NCM-MCI 6.5 certification, plus take the exam for free if you act quickly! Our popular master level certification Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI) has been updated to v6.5 and is now open for registration! The first exam appointments begin on April 11. And there’s no charge when you register by February 28 using discount code FRNCM65FB3.Why get NCM-MCI certified? This certification measures your ability to analyze, evaluate, and optimize platform performance, configuration, and health. The exam also validates your ability to remediate and evolve the platform to be in compliance with business requirements. How do I know if I’m ready

Check out our new v6.5 AAPM instructor-led training schedule and sign up!  We’re happy to announce the v6.5 Advanced Administration & Performance Management (AAPM) instructor-led training (ILT) schedule is now available! What’s included in the instructor-led course? The ILT course is held over 4 days, with in-person and virtual options. You’ll get hands-on practice from realistic labs and expert training with a live instructor so you can ask questions along the way. You’ll also receive a voucher after class to take the Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI) certification exam for free! What topics are covered? Ideal for exper

Got a Nutanix University certification question? We have you covered! Continue reading to get answers to the most commonly asked questions. Are you preparing to take a certification exam or thinking about taking one? Then you might have some questions about scheduling an exam, getting the results, and more. We’re here to help! We’ve compiled a list of the top certification questions we get asked the most. Check them out below!  How much does an exam cost? Are there any discounts? The cost of the NCM-MCI exam is USD $299 per attempt. The cost for NCP exams is USD $199 per attempt. The NCA exam costs USD $99 per attempt. You can find the current discounts here. How do I schedule an exam? Visit

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.  February Video Rewind Using Host Affinity | AHV Mission ControlFind out how to use AHV VM host affinity policies in this demo from Arjoyita Roy. You'll be able to create policies that manage where VMs run with a few simple configuration steps.  

Take your Nutanix skills to the next level with new v6.5 master-level training and certification. Keep reading to find out more.  We’re happy to announce we’ve updated our master-level training course Advanced Administration & Performance Management (AAPM) to v6.5. There’s also an exciting limited-time offer available to complete the beta version of the NCM-MCI exam, which allows you to take the exam for free and provide feedback to shape the final version! Advanced Administration & Performance Management (AAPM) Training

Explore the latest in hybrid cloud infrastructure and take advantage of exclusive expert-led training and free in-person exams at .NEXT. Keep reading to find out more. After two years of virtual events, .NEXT is returning live in Chicago on May 9-10. It’s still the world’s top event for hybrid cloud infrastructure product and feature releases, use cases, customer stories, and training—and it’s even better in person. Join us as we celebrate HCI’s current breakthroughs and take a peek into its future. During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in expert-led training with our new NCA and NCP-MCI Exam Prep courses. The Certification Center will also be open Tuesday and Wednesday so you can take any NCA, NCP, or NCM exam in-person, for free!  Exam Prep courses delivered by expert instructors at a special price! Are you interested in getting your Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) or Nutanix Certified Professiona

 Think you have masters-level Nutanix skills? Put them to the test with our new 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 Nutanix Community badge! 🔥Certification Apprentice: Answer 1 question correctly  Certification Leader: Answer 5 questions correctly We’ll also give one random winner a free Nutanix suitcase! 

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

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.  January Video Rewind NDB Administration Settings Part 1 | DB Solution Series #6 See how to customize and set up your Nutanix Database Service (NDB) environment to easily manage databases. We walk through the Administration Menu in NDB and discuss the available options and why you would use them.  

Now through April 30, get a FREE NCA Exam Prep class when you purchase the NHCF v6.5 class at full price! Continue reading to learn more… From February 1 through April 30, anyone who purchases a virtual, instructor-led Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) class delivered by Nutanix University will receive a NCA Exam Prep class for free ($850 value)! This limited-time package combines these two popular courses into a single, three-day training event. Here’s what’s covered in the first two days: During the first two days, the training will c

The pace of technology changes rapidly these days, and new technologies are rolled out all the time. All that makes it difficult to show current or potential employers that you have the knowledge and skills to be successful, and help the organization meet its goals. Certification has always been a great way to showcase your skills, but a certification that is several years old doesn't reflect your current abilities.To help you show how you are continually growing and advancing your skills, Nutanix University is announcing a new "recertification" policy. Effective January 18, 2023 all Nutanix technical certifications - NCA, all NCPs, and NCM - will expire 2 years from the date you passed the exam — unless you recertify. Depending on your highest level of certification, you have multiple options:   Your Highest Level of Certification

Uplevel your skills this year and stay ahead of the curve with free online training through Nutanix University. Continue reading to find out more. In today’s evolving IT environment, it’s important to continually sharpen your skills so you can be more effective and stand out from your peers.  Nutanix University makes it easy to learn and reach your goals at your own pace with online training. Learn anytime and anywhere with short, self-paced videos. Plus, all self-paced online training courses are completely free! Online training courses range from beginner to advanced, so there’s a course for you no matter where you are on your hybrid multicloud journey. After you complete the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to take on the corresponding certification exam to validate what you’ve learned! Check out the course links below to learn more.  Associate Level 

Check out the top 10 Nutanix University videos you may have missed last year!  As we say goodbye to 2022, let’s take a look back at our top 10 videos of the year. Certification Overview Videos  Nutanix Certification: An Overview Nutanix Certification Director, Jon Hall, walks you through the Nutanix Certification program levels and the benefits of becoming certified.  Intro to the Nutanix Certified Associate (NC