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Welcome to your weekly dose of all things Nutanix Community! 🚀Think of this as your tech highlight reel—we dig through the latest discussions, insights, and hot topics so you don’t have to. Whether you’re here for powerful how-tos, deep dives into hybrid multicloud, or just the best community banter, we’ve got something for you.So, grab a coffee (or Tea—no judgment), and let’s explore the top posts and conversations that got everyone talking this week!Prism Element - Update Virtual Switch ​@trb48  PowerShell Coding Standards – Nutanix Self-Service (calm) ​@Avico  Prism Central Alerts - Part III Send to Microsoft Teams ​@trb48  Live! From a Private Cloud Near You! ​@trb48  Maximize Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) with Cost Governance ​@rpatel  Backing up your Nutanix cluster with HYCU – Creating backup jobs ​@Exe  Migrations, Migrations, Migrations! ​@trb48  Nutanix is not guilty just a person of interest - Windows License ​@Andrea Ribeiro  Prism Central Capacity Planning ​@trb48  Explorin

In Episode 2 of Nutanix CXO Pulse, Paul Harb, VP of Performance and Solutions Engineering at Nutanix, addresses some of the most critical challenges CIOs face when navigating the hybrid multicloud landscape.Paul shares expert advice on selecting the right cloud provider, designing a future-proof cloud strategy and balancing cloud benefits with cost optimization. He also discusses best practices that can strengthen cloud security and how to avoid common pitfalls during cloud migration.Tune in for a compelling discussion that will help CIOs and other IT leaders optimize their cloud environments and make well-informed decisions about their cloud strategy.ResourcesNutanix CXO Focus Making Hybrid Multicloud SimpleIf 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

Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Next-Generation Firewalls on Nutanix Cloud ClustersOrganizations now have a simpler way to secure their hybrid multicloud environments with Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs). These firewalls are now fully validated for the Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) platform on Amazon AWS with the Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking solution.Designed to maximize the power of hybrid cloud, NC2 allows the extension of workloads from on-premises to AWS. By leveraging bare metal-as-a-service (BMaaS), NC2 empowers organizations to deploy scalable cloud infrastructure without the need to purchase and manage additional hardware upfront—and provides a consistent process for provisioning and managing Nutanix clusters across both on-premises and cloud environments.With the addition of Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Firewalls, Nutanix customers can secure Nutanix AHV workloads using overlay networks deployed within Flow Virtual Networki

Managing multi-cloud environments presents significant challenges for IT leaders as they navigate complex infrastructure decisions and a lack of visibility to their cloud workloads and endpoints. Nutanix offers unified solutions for running applications across hybrid and multiclouds with a single management plane, while Stratodesk addresses the complexity for managing and securing the end-user digital workspaces and physical desktops.Regardless of an organization’s current infrastructure mix, endpoint hardware, or location of employees, Stratodesk and Nutanix make security and management easy for VDI and cloud environments, all while providing a seamless employee experience.For end-user computing, Stratodesk NoTouch OS supports end users anywhere and on any hardware brand (Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, etc.) and form factor (PC, Laptop, Thin Clients etc.). NoTouch OS offers seamless, friction-free access, support for unified communications, and reduced complexity on the endpoint. NoTouch Cente

Every week, we dive into the latest and greatest conversations, technical deep dives, and community-driven discoveries to keep you ahead of the curve. Whether you're looking for expert analysis, troubleshooting tips, or innovative approaches to cloud and infrastructure, this roundup is your shortcut to staying informed.This week’s lineup is packed with valuable reads—from X-Play automation strategies to upgrade insights, LCM best practices, cross-cluster migrations, and more. If you want to sharpen your skills, solve challenges faster, or simply see what the community is buzzing about, you won’t want to miss these!Let’s jump in—here are the must-read posts from this past week:Prism Central Alerts - Part II X-Play Playbook ​@trb48  AOS 6.10.1 - Post Upgrade Thoughts ​@trb48  Self-Service The Sys Admin’s best friend – Nutanix Self-Service (calm) ​@Avico  Nutanix LCM Direct Upload ​@trb48  Nutanix (On-Demand) Cross Cluster Live Migration ​@trb48  Backing up your Nutanix cluster with HYCU

In the debut episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse, Daryush Ashjari, APJ CTO and VP of Solution Engineering at Nutanix, answers some of the most pressing questions from CIOs and IT leaders about Enterprise AI.From incorporating AI into existing IT infrastructures to balancing security and compliance, Daryush provides practical insights for navigating the complex AI landscape. He also highlights the real costs of AI failure and shares strategies to measure and maximize AI’s value.Tune in for an insightful discussion as Daryush answers the top concerns every IT leader should consider when adopting AI in today’s fast-evolving enterprise business environments.ResourcesNutanix CXO Focus Check out the C-Suite Guide to Harnessing the Power of Generative AIIf 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 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 must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.Nutanix Life Cycle Manager LCM - Pro-Tips  via ​@trb48  Nodes, Blocks, and Clusters  Nutanix ~ 不自量力 の ​@WeithennWang  Nutanix AHV Networking ​@PDA  Palo Alto integratie in Nutanix Flow  Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) 79 ​@trb48  Creating and Maintaining a Template Virtual Machine in Nutanix ​@JeroenTielen  Prism Central Alerts - Part I Create User Defined Alerts ​@trb48  Nutanix Centralized

Don't miss the action happening 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 RSVP to join technical discussions, network with your community, and more! FebruarySouth Florida NUG Wednesday, February 12, 4:30pm – 7:30pm RSVPNetherlands NUG Wednesday, February 12, 14:30 - 19:00 RSVPFederal NUG Thursday, February 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm RSVPLas Vegas NUG Wednesday, February 19, 6:00pm - 9:00pm RSVPMinnesota NUG Thursday, February 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm RSVPBelgium NUG Thursday, February 20 14:30 - 19:30 RSVPSeattle NUG Tuesday, February 25 3:30 - 6:00pm RSVPVancouver NUG Wednesday, February 26 4:00 - 6:30pm RSVP MarchHouston NUG Wednesday, March 5 3:00pm - 5:0

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 must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.Nutanix Foundation - Part I Deployment via ​@trb48  Introduction to HCI, Nutanix, and Prism via ​@WeithennWang  How to backup Self-Service via ​@Avico  Nutanix Foundation - Part II Monitoring via ​@trb48  Backing up your Nutanix cluster with HYCU – Technical prerequisites via ​@Exe  Create a Nutanix Phoenix ISO from a Foundation VM via ​@trb48  Set Up SAML SSO for Prism Central with Google

[The NCP-US and NCP-DB beta exams have reached capacity and are now closed.] Level up your Unified Storage and Database Management skills Updated TrainingNutanix Unified Storage Administration (NUSA)Build the administrative skills you need to install, configure, manage, and upgrade three different Nutanix Unified Storage products: Volumes, Files, and Objects. This class is available as a self-paced online course, or with a live instructor and hands-on labs. 👉 Learn more and enroll Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA)Learn the skills you need to install, configure, and operate Nutanix Database Service (NDB), including RBAC, working with clusters, monitoring operations, and protecting and restoring databases. This class is available as a self-paced online course, or with a live instructor and hands-on labs. 👉 Learn more and enroll New Beta Certification ExamsNutanix Certified Professional - Unified Storage (NCP-US)This beta certification exam will measure your ability to

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 must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.Nutanix Setup the Backplane Network via ​@Exe  pc.2024.3 - Password Management  via ​@trb48  Migrate Physical Machine (Windows) To Nutanix AHV via ​@JeroenTielen  pc.2024.3 - Cluster Profiles via ​@trb48  Using Nutanix Kubernetes Engine in Prism Central pc.2024.x via ​@mikkisse  Nutanix Foundation on a Steamdeck  Absolutely ! via ​@Exe  Nutanix Files Upgrade Challenges via ​@trb48  NKP – De

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 must-read posts that stirred the virtual waters in the past week.Renew Nutanix Guest Tools Certificate(s) Manual and/or Automatic via ​@JeroenTielen  What command line interfaces (CLI) does Nutanix have? via ​@Freire  pc.2024.3 - Objects Lite - Image Creation via ​@trb48  pc.2024.3 - Objects Lite - LCM Bundle Upload via ​@trb48  pc.2024.3 - Objects Lite via ​@trb48 The biggest hybrid multicloud event of the year is happening this May in Washington D.C. J

This post was authored by Ruben Spruijt Field CTO at Dizzion“Old keys won’t open new doors” rings true for IT professionals faced with demands that have never been higher. IT solutions today must strike the perfect balance between access from everywhere, cost efficiency, flexibility, exceptional user experience, and ease of use for administrators – all while maintaining robust security.Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) software and Dizzion Frame desktop as a service (DaaS) combine seamlessly to meet these demands. Together, they deliver virtual desktops and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) across any cloud, on-premises or in hybrid setups powered by NC2 on AWS and Azure.This blog breaks down the solution, its benefits, and how you can integrate it into your cloud and end-user computing strategy.What is NC2?NC2 bridges on-premises datacenters with Azure and AWS public clouds, enabling a seamless hybrid multicloud experience. It allows IT teams to manage cloud and on-premises resources thr

This post was authored by Ryan Kaw - VP of Sales, Catalogic Software & Sneha Chaturvedula - Product Marketing Manager - NutanixIn today’s data-driven world, ensuring the safety and availability of your organization’s data is more critical than ever. As businesses adopt Nutanix to streamline their hybrid and multi-cloud environments, they need robust solutions that extend beyond traditional backup and recovery. DPX vPlus from Catalogic Software, Inc. answers this need with a tailored data protection solution designed to secure the entire Nutanix ecosystem—all at an aggressively competitive price point.Enhanced Support for Nutanix AHV BackupsAs more organizations seek VMware alternatives due to rising costs and uncertainty around the Broadcom acquisition of VMware, the Nutanix AHV hypervisor has emerged as a powerful choice for hypervisor-based virtualization. DPX vPlus seamlessly supports AHV with efficient backup and recovery options that minimize downtime and accelerate data resto

[The NCA 6.10 and NCP-MCI 6.10 beta exams have reached capacity and are now closed.] We’re excited to offer a limited -time opportunity to complete the beta certification exams for Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 6.10 and Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) 6.10 for free through November 3, 2024.What is the purpose of each exam? The NCA 6.10 beta exam validates your skills and abilities to navigate the Prism UI, extrapolate information from the UI, and know how to use the UI for basic operational tasks. Successful candidates have approximately 6-12 months of holistic IT infrastructure experience as well as 3-6 months of Nutanix virtualization experience.The NCP-MCI 6.10 beta exam measures your ability to interpret documented standards and perform key administrative tasks, such as deploying, configuring, migrating, troubleshooting, expanding, and managing within a Nutanix multicloud platform environment. Successful candidates have approximately 1-2 yea

With recent disruption in the virtualization market, more customers are switching to the Nutanix AHV hypervisor due to its benefits that simplify management, enable seamless scalability and enhance efficiency. AHV provides robust built-in high-availability (HA) capabilities for VMs. However, extending HA to the application layer can be challenging for enterprises running business-critical applications across complex environments with mixed workloads, multiple datacenters and different operating systems.SIOS can help whether you’re new to Nutanix AHV or an existing Nutanix customer considering options for bringing true HA capabilities to the application level. In this blog, we review how SIOS LifeKeeper® and DataKeeper® work to extend the benefits of AHV for HA and enable more resilient applications.Built-In HA for Nutanix AHV HypervisorThe Nutanix AOS architecture integrates automated HA for VMs to protect availability in the event of an application failure. If a failure occurs, VMs ar

We’re excited to announce the availability of our new Nutanix Kubernetes Platform Administration (NKPA) course and free beta certification exam opportunity for the new corresponding certification, Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native (NCP-CN).  New TrainingNutanix Kubernetes Platform Administration (NKPA)This course teaches you how to deploy, configure, and manage the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP), a fully turnkey solution built on pure upstream Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) conformant Kubernetes.Delivery Format24-hour self-paced online (free) Instructor-led coming soon👉 Learn more and enrollNew Beta Certification Exam[The NCP-CN beta exam has reached capacity and is now closed.]The new Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native (NCP-CN) beta certification exam will measure your ability to deploy, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform administrative tasks on a NKP cluster. Register now for the first available dates starting January 28, 2025. As a be

 As we near the end of 2024, it’s time to take a look back at the Nutanix University certification community milestones and congratulate all of the Nutanix Certified Professionals that joined the community this year.  There are now over 130 countries worldwide with a Nutanix Certified Professional. Check out the graphic below to view the map and find out the perks to becoming certified.    Comment below to let us know which country you represent! Congratulations again to everyone who achieved a Nutanix certification this year and best of luck to those in pursuit of it in 2024! Visit our website to find out more about getting certified. 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

We’ve updated our popular associate and professional-level training to cover Nutanix AOS 6.10 and we have new dates for our expert-level in-person training so you can update your skills no matter where you are on your hybrid multicloud journey!  Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) NHCF is designed for those who are new to Nutanix and want a feature-focused introduction to AOS storage, our scale-out storage technology, and Prism, our multicloud management interface.  During this course, you’ll dive into Nutanix centralized management capabilities, with an emphasis on quickly getting hands-on with the Nutanix platform. This introductory course starts by discussing key Nutanix products and cluster-related concepts.Delivery format: 2-day instructor-led  Virtual or in-person Comes with a free Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) exam voucher 10-hour self-paced online (free)Learn more & enroll Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) If you already have experience administering a Nutani

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed in December! 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. December 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.  ©️️️️️ 2025 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 responsibilit

Hey Nutanix Community!We’re always looking to improve, and your feedback helps us do just that. If you're using Nutanix Files Storage, Objects Storage, and/or Data Lens, we want to hear from you!Take just 5 minutes to share your thoughts by filling out our short survey. As a thank you, you might score a $25 gift card!Your insights are invaluable — they help shape product enhancements and ensure we’re meeting your storage needs. Plus, who doesn’t love a quick win for their time?Take the SurveyWe appreciate your time and can’t wait to hear what you think.Thank you for being part of the Nutanix community!

Don’t miss out on the hybrid mulitcloud conference of the year and take advantage of discounted training and free certification exams. Keep reading to find out more.  Join thousands of fellow Nutanix customers and tech enthusiasts at .NEXT 2025 happening in Washington, D.C. on May 7-9, 2025. Dive into the latest innovations on enterprise AI, and gain expert insights on streamlining your infrastructure and app management across clouds. Plus, if you’re ready to take your skills to the next level, we have you covered with exclusive training and free certification exams.  Here’s what you can look forward to: Day One: Discounted NCP-MCI Exam Prep TrainingMaximize your chances of earning our popular, top-paying NCP-MCI certification with this expert-led exam prep class for only $100. This class is designed around the exam blueprint guide and provides a set of practice questions that cover the NCP-MCI exam objectives. You will also have the opportunity to take a complimentary, live NCP-MCI ex

 As we say goodbye to 2024, we’re taking a moment to spotlight the top 10 how-to videos from our Youtube channel. Check them out below and catch up on any favorites you may have missed! Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on the latest videos.            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 content or accuracy of any external site. Our decision to link to an external site should not be considered an endor

As we approach the end of 2024, we are thrilled to take a moment to recognize the outstanding achievements of our Authorized Training Partners (ATPs). We are proud to recognize the following ATPs for Highest Quality and Top Performance this past year.These partners are being recognized for their leadership and performance in delivering quality Nutanix training to customers and partners around the globe. Top PerformingAdistec - AMERRed Education - APJTD Synnex - EMEA Highest QualityAdistec - AMERRed Education - APJTIM - EMEA "Nutanix Education has built out its training partner eco-system over the past decade based on a ‘Greater Together' model. We congratulate our valued training partners, Adistec, Red Education, TD Synnex, and TIM for their invaluable and continued collaboration. Their commitment to our training delivery program allows us all to achieve impactful results. We greatly appreciate their partnership and look forward to continued success together."  Cees Eijk, Sr. Director

We are overjoyed to unveil the Nutanix Technology Champions (NTC) for 2025! This exceptional group of individuals represents the very best of the Nutanix community—passionate experts who have gone above and beyond to share knowledge, inspire innovation, and drive success in the world of enterprise cloud computing. As we look to the year ahead, these champions will lead the way, shaping the future of technology and empowering others to achieve their goals.The Nutanix Technology Champions program is more than just a recognition; it’s a movement. It’s a celebration of thought leaders, innovators, and community advocates who are deeply committed to advancing technology and sharing their expertise. Each year, we search for the brightest minds and the most passionate voices to join this prestigious group, and the 2025 cohort has set a new standard of excellence.If you are a Nutanix partner, we encourage you to apply for our Partner Elite Program—a dedicated NTC program tailored for partners.