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Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed last 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.  March Video Recap Creating and managing VM Templates | AHV Mission ControlLearn how to create and manage VM Templates on Nutanix AHV.   Security Central: Simplify Microsegmentation Policies | Tech Bytes In this short video, we take a sneak peek at Security Planning feature of Nutanix Security Central which allows us to easily plan microsegmentation policies.   AOS 6.1 Multinode Removal | Tech Bytes Learn how the new multinode removal feature - available in AOS 6.1 - can make your Day 2 operations easier.   Easy automation with 4 new actions in Nutanix X-Play PC.2022.1 | Tech Bytes Check out the 4 new actions in pc.2022.1:  Lookup VM Details, Lookup Host Details, Lookup Cluster Details, and Send Alert to PagerDuty.    Whole Node Maintenance | AOS 6.1 |

Get a FREE Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) certification exam when you complete the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) training course within the next month. Continue reading to find out how!  This offer has expired. Students who complete the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) course via instructor-led training always receive a free Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) exam voucher. But now through April 26, students who take the free self-paced online version will too*! The NHCF course introduces you to the products, capabilities, and technologies that serve as the foundation of the Nutanix hybrid multicloud solution. This course is designed for IT staff and business leaders who want to learn Nutanix fundamentals (AOS & AHV), virtualization, and cloud related concepts.  After you complete the course, validate your skills with the NCA certification. NCA certification holders have proven they have the skills and knowledge to navigate a Nutanix Cluster.  This is a great op

Are you interested in Nutanix training and wondering what payment options you have? Continue reading to find out!  In the recent Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index, 79% of respondents indicated they lack the IT skills required to meet business demands. Move into the other 21% with Nutanix University training and fill critical skill gaps to ensure your success. At Nutanix University we offer a fresh, engaging, and interactive way of teaching you the fundamentals you need to succeed. With beginner through advanced level training courses, we have a course for you no matter where you are on your hybrid multicloud journey.With our instructor-led training, you’ll get expert-led classes equipped with detailed instruction and hands-on labs. Each class is designed to help you master core concepts in a comfortable, ready-to-learn environment—whether that’s virtual or in-person. We also offer supplemental training options through Facilitated Labs and Exam Prep training. No matter which you choose, yo

View our new 3-day Enterprise Cloud Solution Design (ECSD) boot camp schedule and learn how to sign up.  We’re happy to announce a new schedule for our ECSD boot camp. In this 3-day boot camp, you’ll take a deep dive into Nutanix solutions and the Nutanix solution design methodology, which is based on the Nutanix Platform Expert (NPX) certification program.How do I know if the ECSD boot camp is right for me? The boot camp is designed for experienced and expert technologists, engineers, consultants, and solution architects who support the adoption of private and hybrid cloud in the enterprise. Attending the boot camp is also the first step towards earning your Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) certification.To qualify for the boot camp, you’ll need to have:Documented and demonstrated ability to deliver enterprise-scale IT solutions that support business-critical applications (BCA) Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) c

Celebrate Twosday 2/22/22 with buy one, get one free certification exams!  This offer has expired.  To celebrate Twosday you can get 2 certification exams for the price of one*! This offer is eligible on the following certifications:  Nutanix Certified Associate Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure Nutanix Certified Professional - Data Services Nutanix Certified Professional - End User Computing  Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation  Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Infrastructure Don’t wait — this offer is good on 2/22/22! Not ready to test yet? You can use your exam any time in the future.  *Terms and conditions: You must purchase before February 23, 2022 to claim this discount.This code can only be used once per person.Training is not required for certification, but strongly recommended. This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.  ️️ 2022 Nutanix

Are you looking for a safe, real-world environment to practice your skills? Facilitated Labs are now available!  We know how important hands-on practice is when you’re learning something new. So we’ve added a Facilitated Labs option for our popular Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course. Whether you’ve taken the instructor-led (ILT) or online self-paced version of the course (or plan to in the future) you can now sign up for the Facilitated Labs to get additional hands-on practice time.  Facilitated Labs are a great way to apply your knowledge while building your skills and confidence. It’s also an excellent way to prepare for the Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) 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. An instructor will be a

Get a FREE certification exam when you complete a training course now through January 31, 2022.  Continue reading to find out how!  This offer has expired.  Start the new year off right by investing in your career! 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: Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals Enterprise Cloud Administration Nutanix Data Services Administration Nutanix End User Computing Administration Nutanix Database Management & Automation Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration Advanced Administration & Performance ManagementThis is a great opportunity to invest in your career! » Go here to get started today!  *Terms and ConditionsExam voucher delivery: For online students: voucher will be assigned via their Learning Plan within 24-hours after the completion of the course. For instructor-led students: your voucher will be assigned

Wondering how to get started on the path to NCA certification? Read on…There are a lot of options when it comes to IT certifications these days, and deciding which one is right for you can be tricky.  The Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) is our foundational certification that helps you build a solid base for a rewarding career in multicloud technology.  But is it the right one for your career plan? What topics does it cover? How do you get ready for it? All these questions and more are answered in our brand new Quick Start Handbook. In the handbook you’ll find:  Nutanix Certification benefits  Advice from people who have the NCA certification already Our top 4 study tips  Helpful Nutanix resources  What’s next after the exam  And more!  Ready to get started? Download your copy here today!  This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.   ©️️ 2021 Nutanix, Inc.  All rights reserved. Nutanix, the Nutanix logo and all Nutanix product, feature and servi

Introduced with the Nutanix Files™ release 3.8, Smart DR brought share-level replication between active file server instances for disaster recovery. If you’re not yet familiar with Smart DR, you can get an overview of the feature and its benefits here. Shortly after its initial release, Nutanix introduced 1-minute replication interval support with the Files 3.8.1 release. The recent Files release 4.0 further enhances Smart DR with scalability improvements and self-service restore (SSR) integration.ScalabilitySmart DR allows for file server share replication regardless of the storage density of the physical nodes, but Smart DR did come with the limitation of supporting up to 25 shares for replication. Files 4.0 increases this limit to replicating up to 100 shares between file servers. Replication is supported down to 1-minute replication intervals for up to 25 shares. The remaining shares can support down to 10-minute intervals.SSR InteroperabilityNutanix Files has long supported SSR sn

The Nutanix Files™storage solution introduces new enhancements in its newest 4.0 release that improve client performance, enhance file server compute efficiency, and deliver a consistent experience in mixed environments.  We’ve also done some scalability testing we’re excited to share.Improving Synchronous Random Write Performance CPU Scheduling with NFS Flow Control with Nutanix Volumes Pushing the Performance EnvelopeImproving Synchronous Random Write PerformanceTo help take advantage of storage class memory technologies like Intel’s Optane® product line, Nutanix Files 4.0 creates separate high speed log devices placed on the fastest storage tier of the Nutanix cluster. Each file system associated with a share will include log devices either on initial creation or upon upgrade to Files 4.0. Use of the high speed log has shown to improve sustained synchronous random write performance. Synchronous writes are required when setting SMB shares to be continuously available (CA.)  CPU Sched

We’ve updated one of our popular training courses and certification to cover Nutanix AOS 5.20! Read on to learn more.  Say hello to 2022 with the newly updated AOS 5.20 Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) training course and Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) certification exam.  NHCF Training Course The new NHCF course introduces you to the products, capabilities, and technologies that serve as the foundation of Nutanix’s Hybrid Cloud solution. Find out more here.  NCA Certification ExamThe NCA certification exam tests your skills and abilities in navigating a Nutanix AOS cluster and managing Nutanix core offerings. We recommend that you have approximately 6-12 months of holistic IT infrastructure experience as well as some hands-on experience working with an AOS implementation. Learn more here.  PLUS, take advantage of this limited-time offer! While you always receive a free exam when you take our instructor-led training, for the next 90 days we will also give you a free exam vou

Learn about our new training bundle and how you can sign up today!  We’ve combined our popular Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) and NCP-MCI Exam Prep training into one convenient bundle specifically designed for Nutanix teams!  This unique bundle covers both courses into a single, five-day training event. Value priced for two people, this is a great option to cost-effectively train multiple people on your Nutanix team at once.  Here’s what’s included in this new bundle: Two seats in the ECA course and NCP-MCI Exam Prep course  Two free exam vouchers per person  One $50 Nutanix store gift certificate per person  You can find more details about the course by downloading the course Datasheet attached in this blog.  Don't wait, seats are filling up fast! Click here to learn more and reserve a spot for your team today!  This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.  ️ 2021 Nutanix, Inc.  All rights reserved. Nutanix, the Nutanix logo and all Nutanix product, f

Check out the top 10 Nutanix University videos you may have missed in 2021!  As we say goodbye to 2021, let’s take a look back at our top 10 videos of the year. How to Install Community Edition Episode 1Learn about Nutanix Community Edition, which allows you to experience Nutanix technology at no cost  How to Install Community Edition Episode 2 How to log into Nutanix Prism, prepare the environment for workloads, and build a virtual machine with Nutanix Community Edition File Architecture Episode 2: The Basics of a Nutanix File Server In this episode, Mike McGhee walks through the basics of a Nutanix File server instance  Cloud Native with Nutanix and OpenShift How to build and operate cloud native applications using Nutanix Cloud and Red Hat OpenShift  Tech TopX: Upgrading AOS on Prism CentralFind out how easy it is to upgrade AOS with Nutanix   How to Setup Nutanix using ESXi How to set up and install a Nutanix AOS cluster running ESXI using Nutanix Foundation  Controller Virtual Mac

We continue our countdown to 2022, with a recap of the top 5 community blogs based on pageviews. We covered a wide variety of topics, with the intention of informing, inspiring and providing instruction on our latest products and developments. So with that here are the top 5 most viewed community blogs.1️⃣Make your Mark in 2022 and Become a Nutanix Technology ChampionThis program recognizes Nutanix hybrid multicloud experts for their ongoing and consistent external contributions to the community and industry. Nutanix Technology Champions are our advocates and technology ambassadors who influence change with practical advice and bold ideas.2️⃣File Auditing and Analytics for your Nutanix Files Enterprise CloudFrom enterprise applications to the internet of things (IoT), the number of connected devices which produce data is growing at a staggering rate. Business Insider forecasts that by 2020 more than 24 billion internet-connected devices will be installed around the globe. It’s no wonde

2021 is coming to an end and I wanted to highlight some of our most popular podcast episodes. This gives me insights into what is top of mind for our community in terms of topics. If you have some downtime, consider re-listening to an episode. Thank you to all our podcast listeners who have continued to listen week after week.Let me know if there is a topic you are interested in and I can work on getting an expert to share their thoughts for 2022. Also if you are interested in joining me and Dwayne on the podcast, let me know and we can make that happen.So with that here are the top 5 popular episodes for 2021.1️⃣ NVIDIA GPUs and Benefits for EUCThis week on the podcast I chat with regular Kees Baggerman and Aditya Kaul. We chat about a topic that has been very hot in the last year or so end user computing and in particular NVIDIA GPUs and benefits for EUC.2️⃣ Nutanix + Red Hat NewsThis week my co-host Dwayne Lessner chats with Luke Congdon from our product management team to talk abou

I am delighted to share our list of Nutanix Technology Champions (NTC) for 2022. This group of IT professionals are from every cloud, application and technology group. Their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise help their organizations and the virtualization community to challenge the status quo.COVID has continued to make our lives challenging, but these NTCs continued in the face of unprecedented uncertainty, delivering the applications and services their companies, and clients need.Although remote, they continued to mentor and encourage others showcasing what being part of a community is all about.I'm looking forward to another exciting year and learning from many of you. Take the time to get to know one another and congratulate each other on social media, use the hashtag #Nutanix.One more thing - What can I do if I did not make the list this year? Don't worry things don't end here. Connect with me on the community site @aluciani  and let's work together in getting you po

Wondering how to get started on the path to NCP-MCI certification? Read on… You’ve got lots of options when it comes to IT certifications these days, and deciding which one is right for you can be tricky.  The Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification is our most popular certification for IT professionals. In fact, it was even named #8 on Global Knowledge’s list of the top-paying IT certifications this year.  But is it the right one for your career plan? What topics does it cover? How do you get ready for it? All these questions and more are answered in our brand new Quick Start Handbook. In the handbook you’ll find: Nutanix Certification benefits  Advice from people who have the NCP certification already Our top 5 study tips  Helpful Nutanix resources  What’s next after the exam  And more!  Ready to get started? Click here to download your copy today!  This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.  ️ 2021 Nutanix, Inc.

Administrators need to create policies on Xi to allow the traffic for the floating IP and reroute policies to reroute traffic through the vPAN.If the requested floating IP was 206.80.155.166, which was assigned to the management interface of the PAN 10.250.0.2, you would need to open the traffic for this IP or subnet to go out to the internet. You would need to create a policy that has a higher priority PBR rule (higher value of priority rule takes the precedence); however, you would need to give this new policy a higher priority number than our reroute policy. This policy will be created for the internal subnet 10.250.0.0/24 and not for the floating IP itself.To create a policy:Go to Explore > Virtual private clouds > Production > Policies. Select Create Policies.You would need to create policies in both directions (i.e. from the Internet to the 10.250.0.0/24 subnet to allow the traffic, and from 10.250.0.0/24 to the Internet to allow the traffic) as seen in the following scr

Uploading an image to XiLog in to the Xi portal and upload the VM-Series kernel-based VM(KVM) qcow2 image. (This image should be available on the Palo Alto website). Select Explore > Images, then select Add Image. Select Image File, then + Add File. Add the VM-Series KVM image from your computer and select Save.NOTE: If you are unable to upload the image from your computer, use the URL method and provide the image URL to upload the image.Creating Subnets on XiTwo VPCs (Production and Test) are available by default in the Xi Cloud Services portal. You can’t add new VPCs in Xi Cloud Services, but you can create virtual subnets in the VPCs for hosting VMs, and configure policies to secure them. You can update the VPCs to specify settings such as DNS and DHCP.Nutanix will create subnets in the production VPC, since post-failover (Planned/Unplanned) VMs are brought up in production VPC. However, if you need a subnet dedicated for a virtual firewall, you would need to create a subnet by f

Nutanix customers can set up a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to connect their on-prem datacenter or remote user device to Xi Cloud Services using a Palo Alto Networks VM-Series firewall. A VPN solution enables secure communication between your on-prem Prism Central instance and the production Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) in Xi Cloud Services for replication, and allows users to access the applications running in the cloud.This blog will cover the following topics:Internet traffic path from a VM running on Xi for a single legged vPAN design Configuring policies and rerouting Internet/VM traffic from a Palo Alto Networks VM-Series virtual appliance on Xi to an on-prem Palo Alto Networks firewallDesignNutanix recommends the following design for the Palo Alto Networks VM-Series virtual appliance:A single-legged design with one inside interface and one management interface. The management interface can have a public IP assigned to it if you need to manage the firewall by us

With log4j in the news, I thought we would bring on a couple of security and networking folks from Nutanix to talk about it. This week we have Eric Hammersley and Jason Burns who will give you some insight into how we are managing the log4j vulnerability. Flow Microsegmentation Test Drive Flow Tech TopX: Datacenter Security with Flow Security Advisory: Apache log4j2 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) Security AdvisoriesIf 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 

Get an update on the Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) global community and learn how you can be part of it!  As we near the end of 2021, it’s time to take a look back at the top NCP program highlights and congratulate all of the new NCPs that joined the community in the past year. NCPs are now in over 126 countries around the world! Comment below to let us know which country you represent!View the top NCP highlights and how the program stacks up around the world. Click to enlarge image.  Congratulations to all those that became NCP certified this year! If you haven’t received your NCP certification yet, now is a great time to start! In a recent survey by Global Knowledge revealing the top paying certifications today, the Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure ranked number eight on the list! » Click here to read the full article. Plus, for a limited time you can get a FREE certification exam when you complete a training course. » Click here to find out more abou

“Expand Your Horizons with Certification and Nutanix Technology Champions.” Read Stephen Linker’s story about how Nutanix training and certifications have helped him make an impact in his role as System Administrator.  Stephen Linker recently wrote about his Nutanix University training and certification experience and how it impacted his work as System Administrator at a university healthcare system.  Here’s what Stephen had to say about working in IT and becoming Nutanix certified: “I love working in IT because there’s always more to learn. Things change so quickly that you have to keep up, or you risk becoming obsolete or irrelevant. That reality motivates IT professionals to always up their game.Fortunately, Nutanix makes education easy. They offer free training through Nutanix University, so it felt like a no-brainer to get certified. I now have several certifications, including Nutanix Certified Professional, Nutanix Certified Professional—Data Services, and Nutanix Certified Mast

Register for the new NCP-MCI Exam Prep class and receive a free exam voucher!  Looking to brush up your knowledge before taking the Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) exam? Then this one-day class is for you!  The new NCP-MCI Exam Prep class will review key exam topics and go through a set of test questions for each module. The class covers topics outlined in the NCP-MCI Exam Blueprint Guide that can be downloaded here.  With this instructor-led class, you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and get real-time feedback along the way.  Plus, after you complete the course, you’ll receive a FREE NCP-MCI exam voucher!  Set yourself up for success and sign up today. Classes start on December 10. But don’t delay, seats are filling up fast!  » Click here to get started.  This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.   2021 Nutanix, Inc.  All rights reserved. Nutanix, the Nutanix logo and all Nutanix product, feature and service na

The Nutanix X-Play™ tool is a simple low-code/no-code automation feature built into the Nutanix Prism® management controller that helps you automate routine operations and tasks, and provides the ability to auto-remediate issues that may occur.Using the X-Play tool, you can define a set of actions or a series of actions (called a “playbook”) based on a trigger, such as an event, alert, or an incoming webhook. For example, you can set up a playbook so when an alert about a VM’s memory being constrained is detected, the playbook can automatically add a specified amount of memory to the VM.But what if you didn’t want this to automatically happen, but rather you wanted to route through an approval workflow so that an admin would have to approve the change before the memory was added? In this video, we give you a walkthrough how to set up an integrated automation process with ServiceNow describing exactly this.With the latest Test Drive update, you can set up a similar flow using our demo t