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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

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

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

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

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

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

Don’t wait until it’s too late! The Nutanix recertification grace period ends on June 30.  Last January, Nutanix University announced a new recertification policy that impacts all technical certifications - NCA, all NCPs, and NCM. Unless you take action to renew them within 2 years of the date they were earned, they will be expired and no longer valid. This policy gives our users a way to show that they are keeping their skills current and continually developing new ones. Many of you have already taken steps to recertify, and we thank you for your continued involvement in the program. However, if you have not and if your most recent certification is more than 2 years old, you only have until June 30, 2023 to recertify and stay current. UPDATE: Grace period extended through August 14, 2023.  Depending on your highest level of certification, you have multiple options:  Your Highest Level of Certification Your Options to Recertify NCA v5 NCA v6  Any NCP v6

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 May Video Rewind Red Hat OpenShift Nutanix Marketplace Installation | AHV Mission ControlLearn how to quickly deploy and manage a Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform cluster directly from the Nutanix Prism console using the Marketplace. Burst Pipes in the Data Center and Other Disasters | Nutanix Community PodcastIn this episode of the Community Podcast, Sean Donahue of Nutanix is joined by Al Solorzano of E360 to discuss the worst disasters they've recovered from. Surprise twist, not all clouds are cumulonimbus and not all disasters are natural. This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.  ©️️️️️ 2023 Nutanix, Inc.  All rights reserved. Nutanix, the Nutanix logo and all Nutanix product, feature and service names menti

 When we set out to develop the Nutanix Certified Master (NCM) exam for Multicloud Infrastructure the goal was to create an exam that mimicked real world situations and tested your skills in performing the actions needed to resolve them. The team worked for months with a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) to make sure the skills being tested were valid, and designing scenarios that were representative and realistic.  And after dozens of beta tests, the reviews are in!     If you want to learn more about what they’re all talking about, check out this video with exam designer Joshua Andrews. You can also see some examples of the exam scenarios in our Monday Masterclass blog series. And if you’re ready to get started on your personal journey to NCM, there’s a special 50% discount on the related Advanced Administration and Performance Management course going on now! This article was written by Jill Liles, Nutanix University Marketing Director.​​ ©️️️️️️ 2023 Nutanix, Inc.  All rights r

Looking to level up your Nutanix Database Service (NDB) skills? Continue reading to learn about the updated Nutanix Database Management & Automation course and how you can take the certification beta exam free!  We’re happy to announce we’ve updated our Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course to v6.5. This course teaches you the skills needed to install, configure, and operate Nutanix Database Service (NDB, formerly known as Nutanix Era) for the purpose of managing databases. In this course, you’ll explore a number of subjects including:Important NDB terms and concepts, like copy data management, time machine, provisioning profiles and data access management Implementing role-based access control (RBAC), including working with built-in and custom roles, and managing users and groups Monitoring and investigating issues with NDB, including alert policies, notifications, and log collection And much more!This course is available in two delivery methods: Instructor-le

Now through July 31, get 50% off our advanced instructor-led training, plus get a voucher to take the NCM-MCI v6.5 exam for free! Continue reading to learn more.  Take your Nutanix skills to the next level with this limited-time promotion! From May 1 through July 31, you can save 50% off when you purchase an Advanced Administration Performance Management (AAPM) instructor-led seat, plus you’ll get a voucher to take the Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI) exam free (a $299 value)!  What’s covered in the course? If you’re an experienced Nutanix administrator, this deep dive course gives you a rich, nuanced understanding of the Nutanix platform, and will help you get the most out of your Nutanix solutions. This 4-day virtual class is divided into six sections focused on performance improvements and advanced administration techniques for different aspects of your clusters, including storage, networks, VMs, security, analyzing problems, business continuity and dis

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 answers Your 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 Question You will need access to a 6.5 environment to work on this question. You can use Nutanix TestDrive

Free certification exams when you complete training! Continue reading to find out how.  This offer has expired.Start the new year off right by building your skills and adding a new certification to your resume! Now through February 28, anyone who completes one of the following courses - whether it’s online or in person - will also receive a FREE certification exam voucher.Check out the list below for eligible courses and their related certification and get started today! Associate Level: Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF): Explore key Nutanix concepts, the features of Prism Central, and basic cluster management tasks.Related Certification: Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA)  Course DatasheetProfessional Level: Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA): Explore the breadth and depth of Prism Central's centralized management capabilities.Related Certification: Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) Course DatasheetNutanix Data Services Administration (NDSA)

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. April Video Rewind Nutanix University Master-Level Cert: Everything you Need to Know to Prepare and SucceedNutanix Sr. Staff Technical Certification Developer Joshua Andrews walks you through the Nutanix Certified Master (NCM) level of certification with a special demo of the live environment exam. He’ll also review key topics covered in the exam and how you can prepare.  Nutanix Move Overview Part 3: Migration Plan Cutover | Tech BytesIn the final video of this Nutanix Move overview series, you'll see how to perform and test cutover as part of migration. You'll also learn how to use bandwidth throttling.Did you miss Part 1 and Part 2? Check them out in the Nutanix Move playlist.  New Prism Central Experience in PC.2023.1 | Tech BytesDiscover and

There’s only 25 days left to take advantage of the 50% off discount on the NCA and NCP-MCI Exam Prep courses! Continue reading to learn more and hear from Cees Eijk who gives a breakdown on what’s included and delivery options available. Are you ready to get your Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) or Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification, but need help preparing? We’ve got you covered with our NCA Exam Prep and NCP-MCI Exam Prep courses! To learn more about the exam prep courses and delivery options, check out this video with Nutanix Global Training Director, Cees Eijk, who breaks it down for you. With each course you’ll get access to: Condensed lecture covering key exam topics from the Exam Blueprint Guide  Over 50+ practice questions with explanations  Free exam voucher to take the NCA or NCP-MCI exam The NCA Exam Prep and NCP-MCI Exam Prep courses are both available as an instructor-led or online course for your convenience and are now 50%

Ready to level up your Nutanix Files, Volumes, and Objects skills? Continue reading to learn about the new Nutanix unified storage course and how you can take the certification beta exam free!  We’re happy to announce we’ve updated our Nutanix Data Services Administration (NDSA) course to v6.5 and given it a new name: Nutanix Unified Storage Administration (NUSA).There’s also an exciting limited-time offer available to complete the beta version of the NCP-US v6.5 exam, which allows you to take the exam for free and provide feedback to shape the final version!What’s covered in Nutanix Unified Storage Administration (NUSA)?This course teaches you the administrative skills needed to install, configure, manage, and upgrade three different Nutanix unified storage products:Nutanix Volumes: Learn how Nutanix Volumes provides block storage for your VMs or physical hosts using the iSCSI protocol, with the same simplicity as virtualized workloads, consolidating infrastructure into a single unifi

Ready to grow your Nutanix solution design skills? Continue reading to learn about the special training opportunity offered in person next month. We’re excited to announce a special no-cost training opportunity coming up on May 10-12! The Nutanix Multicloud Infrastructure Design (NMCID) course, formerly known as Enterprise Cloud Solution Design Boot Camp, gives you a technical deep dive into the Nutanix design methodology as seen in our Hybrid Cloud Reference Architectures. What’s covered? This immersive three-day course will prepare you to design solutions that deliver real business value by focusing on multi-hypervisor solutions that can support enterprise-class applications.A key component of this course is the Nutanix Validated Design (NVD). NVD’s simplify the process of architecting and deploying solutions and support the deployment of scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. You’ll learn how to use an NVD along with your business' requirements to design a custom solution that f

 Are you joining us at .NEXT 2023 in Chicago? Have you completed a Nutanix University training or gotten certified? Then we want to hear from you!We're filming short stories at .NEXT showcasing how Nutanix University has helped our customers get more out of Nutanix products, improved their career, and more! If this is something you’d be interested in please fill out the submission form.  This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.  ©️️️️️️ 2023 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 cont

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! Plus, for a limited time both courses are 50% off!  Redeploying a Nutanix Private Cloud Cluster | OVHcloud | Tech BytesThis demo shows you how to redeploy a Nutanix Private Cloud Cluster when you need to reset your environment due to new requirements or other business needs.  Global Nutanix User Group Webinar: NC2 on Azure and AWS with CitrixIn this webinar, Jarian Gibson, Nutanix Staff Solutions Architect