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Now you can choose your own path to earning your Nutanix Certified Professional - End User Computing (NCP-EUC) certification!That’s right the NCP-EUC certification now has two tracks you can choose from depending on your technology experience. You can prove your ability to successfully deploy, monitor, and administer end-user computing environments using Nutanix technologies by choosing from either the Nutanix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) exam or the Nutanix Desktop as a Service (Daas) exam. But How Do I Know Which Track Is Right For Me?We’re glad you asked! You can either learn the skills needed to design, install, configure, and manage a VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solution on Nutanix with the Nutanix VDI Certification Exam.ORLearn the skills and abilities to understand, identify, and qualify a use case for Frame, as well as create a path for successful deployment with the Nutanix Daas Certification Exam. A passing score in either exam will result in earning the NCP-

This post was authored by Jill Liles Sr Marketing Manager at Nutanix.We want to let you know about an exciting addition to the Nutanix Certification program: digital badges and improved certificates. Digital BadgesWe have partnered with Credly to use their Acclaim platform to distribute digital versions of all your Nutanix certifications. Digital Badges provide information describing your qualifications and the steps you completed to earn your certification.There is no cost for using a Digital Badge, it’s simply another way to share your achievement with the world. BenefitsEach digital badge you earn comes with these benefits:Social Sharing – Share your accomplishment on social platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Xing. Logo – Download the logo representing your certification/badge for use in e-mail signatures or other representation outside of social media. Printable Certificates – Print out your certificate, which has been newly redesigned to be more visually appealin

Interested in getting certified but not sure which one is right for you? Continue reading to find out!  Nutanix Technical Certifications are designed by industry experts to validate the skills and knowledge you've acquired to successfully deploy, manage, optimize, and scale your Enterprise Cloud. There are several tracks available to let you build a career development path that meets your current and future goals and experience level. You might be wondering, which certification is right for you? Here’s a breakdown to help you decide!  Certification Levels There are 4 levels you can choose from based on your experience level. Associate Level: Candidates at this level have approximately 6-12 months of holistic IT infrastructure experience as well as 3-6 months of experience in Nutanix virtualization. They’re typically a systems administrator, junior engineer, or IT operator.Professional Level: Successful NCPs have approximately 1-2 years of holistic IT infrastructure experience and 6-12

This post was authored by Saad Azam Education & Community Marketing Specialist at Nutanix. Help build the future NCAP! The Nutanix Certification team has been busy developing an update for the Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP) program to cover AOS 5.10 – and it’s now ready for beta testing at no charge. But there is a catch – the beta exam is only open to the first 100 people to complete it. After that, we’ll pull the results and begin working towards the live exam. Beta testers are also a critical part of the exam development process, and Nutanix is one of the few companies to open this process to the public. We hope you’ll take part and support the program’s success. To get started, Review the exam blueprint guide Register just like you would any other exam Enter discount code W5C3U2XT at check out to remove the exam fee  Frequently asked questions  How do Beta Exams differ from Live Exams? Beta exams are a little different from a fully live (or GA) exam, in a couple

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

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed in November! 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. November 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.  ©️️️️️ 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

This post was authored by Sydney Araya, Sr. Customer Marketing Specialist, Education Services Nutanix.Sometimes the most daunting part of deciding to earn a certification is figuring out how to prepare for the exam. Well, we’ve made it easy for you! Here are 7 study tips to help prepare you for success. So, what are you waiting for? Schedule that certification exam and give your career a boost!Do you have a favorite study tip that we missed? Share in the comments below! 7 Study Tips To Prepare For Your Nutanix Certification [Click this link to see the Infographic clearer]  

Did you miss the opportunity to take a free v6.5 Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) or Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification exam? Or maybe you took the NCA exam but now you’re ready to advance to NCP-MCI? Then this offer is for you!  This offer has expired. During the month of December, NCA and NCP-MCI v6.5 certification exams are 50% off! Register for either exam by December 31 using discount code HP65DC22. Not sure which certification is right for you? If you’re relatively new to Nutanix, then check out the NCA certification. This certification exam tests your ability to navigate the Prism UI, extrapolate information from the UI, and use the UI for basic operational tasks. Once you’ve registered for the exam, the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) course will help you prepare.If you already have experience with Nutanix, then the NCP-MCI certification might be right for you. This certification exam tests your ability to complete stand

This post was authored by Saad Azam Education & Community Marketing Specialist at Nutanix.   As many of you already know, we have partnered with Credly to use their Acclaim platform to deliver digital badges for Nutanix Certifications. These badges provide information about your qualifications and are an easy way to share the investment you’ve made in your own professional growth.   But did you know you can use these badges to find your dream job from the Labor Market Insights data?     What are Labor Market Insights? Labor Market Insights is a neat area on the Acclaim platform that helps you find career opportunities. You can filter by job title, location, employer, and even salary range. All the job postings on the platform are active, as data is updated 24/7.   The screenshots below walk you through the two ways to find relevant jobs: Search by badge Search by skill tag   Accessing Labor Market Insights Go to your profile page on Acclaim.     Click on one of your badges and

Check out the top 5 reasons to get NCA certified.  The Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) is our foundational certification that helps you build a solid base for a rewarding career in hybrid multicloud technology and is perfect if you’re just getting started with Nutanix solutions. The NCA exam tests your skills and abilities in navigating a Nutanix AOS cluster as well as managing and operating Nutanix core offerings. Here are the top 5 reasons to get your NCA certification:  Advancement Opportunities. Position yourself for advancement and expand your opportunities for new tasks or career paths with a verified Nutanix certification. While you may have all the skills that a certified IT professional may have, without the certification, you will have to prove on the job that you know what you’re doing. Stand Out in the Job Market. Companies around the globe are always looking for candidates with Nutanix experience, so having your NCA certification will help you stand out from your peers i

A few months ago, we released the first in our new series of free, online training courses covering the core Nutanix Cloud Solutions. Today we are excited to release the next three:Nutanix Consolidated Storage Nutanix Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Nutanix Enterprise Cloud OperationsEach of these courses is made up of two parts. First, you'll dig into product training that introduces elements of the Nutanix product portfolio. Then, you’ll explore how the solution ties them all together.Check out these new courses, or catch up on the previous releases, in the new Nutanix University learning platform.Nutanix Consolidated StorageIn this course, you’ll learn how Nutanix can help you deal with the ever-growing problem of unstructured data. Among other things, we’ll talk through what the storage landscape is like today; why you should deploy fabrics and not silos; and how Nutanix Files, Nutanix Volumes, and Nutanix Objects address storage needs across the spectrum of storage types

This post was authored by Jill Liles Connected Customer Experience Manager at Nutanix.The Nutanix Certification team is thrilled to let you know about our new exam delivery platform, available today!This new platform offers streamlined enrollment and registration, while maintaining exam security and the flexibility of remote delivery. The new platform will also provide faster exam results – you’ll know your certification status immediately. Download step by step registration instructions here.What’s new:Exam Scheduling: The new system has you schedule your exam time in advance, which lets you plan your time and study schedule. Of course, we know things change, so rescheduling is simple too. Self Service Exam Registration: Simply log into your Nutanix Education account and click on the “Take an Exam” link. Select the exam you want to take and you’ll be automatically transferred to the new platform to finish registering. Immediate Results: Because the exam is proctored in real-time you n

Are you interested in taking the Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course but need a flexible option to fit into your schedule? Then check out our new Night School program! We know scheduling multiple days out of the office for training can be difficult, that’s why we created a new Night School program for our most-popular ECA course. The Night School format takes the traditional instructor-led 4-day-a-week schedule and delivers the same material in four, 3-hour sessions held one day per week. This gives you the flexibility to attend class, while still maintaining your other responsibilities at work and at home. During this course, you’ll learn about the tasks Nutanix administrators perform through the use of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and command line interfaces (CLIs) and it will enable you to successfully configure and manage Nutanix in the datacenter. At the end of the course you’ll also receive a voucher to take the Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastruct

Want to know more about Nutanix Flow? Have you been thinking about getting training and/or a certification but don’t know where to start? Look no further! Here is your complete guide to Nutanix Flow training resources available through Nutanix University.  Now more than ever, network security is top of mind for every IT professional. Rapid infrastructure changes from legacy systems, to virtualized, to cloud-native have created additional layers of complexity and risk. With Flow, you can quickly deploy a powerful software-defined security solution without additional complexity or management overhead. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great resources so that you’re using Flow to its fullest potential! Complete Nutanix Flow Training CoursesGetting Started | FlowIn this free online course, we will give you an introduction into the foundations of Flow that will give you the jump start you need to succeed!Security and Governance EssentialsLearn about the need for security and govern

This post was authored by Jill Liles Connected Customer Experience Manager at Nutanix.   The brand new Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Solutions online training series introduces you to the fundamental building blocks of the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud. Each course consists of two parts: A deep dive into the product themselves, through videos exploring these core components See how we tie them together to help you solve your business needs   Four courses are currently available, and our curriculum team is hard at work building out even more: Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) - If you're new to hyperconvergence and/or the Enterprise Cloud, start here. You'll learn about AOS, AHV, and Prism - the cornerstone of everything we've built at Nutanix. Security and Governance – By adding Nutanix Flow and Nutanix Beam to your core understanding, you’ll see what these products do and how they form a true Security and Governance solution. End-User Computing - Build on your core knowledge Nutanix by discov

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

The 2024 Skillsoft 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. Plus, you can enter to win a $100 gift card!By participating in this study, you can share how Nutanix certification and training has impacted your career. The data is published in a report that shares detailed analysis to help make the findings actionable for IT professionals at every stage of their 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! If you can’t complete the survey in one sitting, add a bookmark to save your spot for up to two weeks. Come back to the survey using the same link. 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 random with a $100 gift c

This post was authored by Jill Liles Connected Customer Experience Manager at Nutanix.   On-prem vs. cloud. Public vs. private. 3-tier vs. hyperconverged. Computing choices have come a long way since IBM released the first commercial mainframes back in the day.   Join us as we take a look at the mile markers of our ever-evolving industry – from ENIAC and servers, to datacenters, web-scale infrastructure, and the cloud.   Welcome to the Fundamentals of the Enterprise Cloud, perhaps one of the most interesting technology stories of our times.   Click here to get started.   ©️ 2020 Nutanix, Inc. All rights reserved. Nutanix, the Nutanix logo and all Nutanix product and service names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nutanix, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All 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

Check out these top 5 reasons to get NCP certified!  We offer several certification tracks to let you build your hybrid mulitcloud career that meets your current and future goals. Our mid-level certification, the Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), is designed for IT professionals that have developed on the job experience and are looking to define their career path.  Here are the top 5 reasons to get your NCP certification: #1 Define your Own Path. The NCP level lets you focus on specific concentrations so you can focus on a specific technology track, including end user computing, database automation, and data services. Check out our Certification Roadmap or use our Certification Pathfinder to find the right certification for your career goals. #2: Earn a Higher Salary. The Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Survey report has been produced annually for the last 15 years, and has become a benchmark for IT professionals around the world. In their 2021 report, our NCP-MCI certificati

Calling all Nutanix customers! Join us on Nutanix Connection (formerly Xtribe) and participate in exclusive Nutanix University challenges. Read on to learn more about some special activities that await you on Xtribe.   Join your fellow Nutanix customers on Nutanix Connection where you can share your unique story, learn more about other members’ experiences, and connect with the Nutanix community through discussion forums and engaging challenges.Through your participation, you can earn points for member-only rewards. And the best part? We have some Nutanix University challenges for you!  When you complete one of the Nutanix University training courses or certifications listed below you can earn points on Nutanix Connection! Redeem your points for member-only prizes, gift cards, or certification exam vouchers. Training Courses: Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF): 200 points  Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA): 400 points  Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA): 200

Do you want to know more about Nutanix Files? Have you been thinking about getting training and/or a certification but don’t know where to start? Look no further! Here is your one stop shop to all things Files.  With Nutanix Files, you can handle billions of files and tens of thousands of user sessions, scale your clusters, add more computing and/or memory to the file server VMs, and so much more. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great resources so that you’re using Files to its fullest potential! Take our Training CoursesGetting Started | FilesIn this free online course, we will give you an introduction into the foundations of Files that will give you the jump start you need to succeed!Data Services EssentialsLearn about data services and Nutanix data services technologies, specifically Nutanix Files, Nutanix Objects, and Nutanix Volumes.Nutanix Data Services AdministrationThis course teaches you the administrative skills needed to install, configure, manage, and upgrade thr

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

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

 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