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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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You Can Now Take Any Nutanix Certification Exam In Person!Blog

Certification Exams Now Available to Take In Person! Continue reading to find out more…  Starting today, when you schedule your Nutanix certification exam, you’ll now have the option to complete the exam in person at one of PSI’s test centers or through remote proctoring. With in person testing you take the exam at one of PSI’s test center locations located around the world. This is a great option if you prefer to take your exam in a controlled environment and not worry about potential disturbances or technology. Learn more about what to expect in this video Test Center Experience. With remote proctoring you have the flexibility to take the exam when and where you want without the need to travel. However, your computer, internet connection, and room must meet all security requirements. To learn more about setting up your location for the exam, watch this video on What to Expect on Exam Day.  How to schedule an in person examWhen you start the exam scheduling process, you’ll be asked if

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Nutanix University August Video RewindBlog

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this 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.  August Video Rewind Nutanix Certification Story: Vernon Chia, NCXHear how earning the Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) designation has helped Vernon and his employer.   What is cloud native exactly? | Tech Barometer PodcastGet beyond the buzzwords and break down what cloud-native technologies are and what they promise in this Tech Barometer Cloud Coverage segment with data center technology analyst Steve McDowell of Moore Insights and Strategy.   Chart your career journey in enterprise cloud technologyNutanix Technical Certifications are a badge of honor, designed by industry experts to recognize the skills and knowledge you've acquired to successfully deploy, manage, optimize, and scale your Enterprise Cloud. This article was written by Karlie Beil, Cu

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Limited Time: Two Training Seats For the Price of One!Blog

This offer has expired.  Now through October 31, anyone who registers for one of the 2-day instructor-led courses or Facilitated Labs below will receive a second one for free! With instructor-led training, you’ll have access to expert instructors who can answer your questions along the way. There are multiple dates available for each course so you can select which date works best for your schedule. Plus, you’ll receive a voucher to take the certification exam for free! Eligible courses: Nutanix Data Services Administration Nutanix Database Management & Automation Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration NCP-MCI Exam Prep  Enterprise Cloud Administration Facilitated Labs Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals Facilitated Labs  And, you have three easy ways to pay! Credit Card Nutanix Flex Credits Purchase Order Take advantage of this limited time offer and get expert-led Nutanix training for you and a team member! View course schedules and register here. Terms and Condi

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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New AOS 6.5 Training & Certification Now Available!Blog

Lock in your AOS 6.5 skills and prove your knowledge with newly updated training and certifications. Continue reading to find out more…   We’ve updated our popular associate and professional level training and certifications to cover Nutanix AOS 6.5. There’s also an exciting limited time offer available for both certifications to complete the beta exam, which allows you to complete the exam for free and provide feedback to shape the final exam!   Associate Level: Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) Course If you’re relatively new to Nutanix and want a feature-focused introduction to Prism Central and its various capabilities, this course is your starting point.Focused on getting you working with and exploring the Nutanix platform as quickly as possible, the course covers:   Key Nutanix product and cluster related concepts Setting up a Nutanix cluster from Prism Central and Prism Element  Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) Certification The NCA exam tests your ability to:  Navigat

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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4 Reasons to Get NCM CertifiedBlog

Check out these top 4 reasons to get NCM certified!  Nutanix University offers several certification tracks that let you build your hybrid multicloud career to meet your current and future goals. Our mastery-level certification, the Nutanix Certified Master (NCM), is designed for IT professionals and architects who want to continue their certification journey and deepen their ability to manage, design, and optimize Nutanix solutions. Here are the top 4 reasons to get your NCM certification: #1 Validate your Skills. Having an NCM certification will validate that you’ve mastered the skills needed to perform advanced administrative tasks and optimize both virtualized workloads and infrastructure components on Nutanix AOS. #2: More Options. Expand your opportunities for new tasks and position yourself for advancement in a management or other leadership position. While you may have all the skills that a certified IT professional may have, without the certification, you will have to prove on

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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How to Access Free Exam Prep Videos on Demand!Blog

Did you know there are certification exam prep playlists on the Nutanix University Youtube channel? Keep reading to find out more..  Are you thinking about getting certified or preparing for an upcoming certification exam? Then check out our exam prep playlist, which is a free, on demand resource you can start using today! The playlist collection is customized for each certification and features how-to videos related to topics you’ll see on the exam.  Certification Prep Videos  Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) The NCA exam tests your skills and abilities in navigating a Nutanix AOS cluster as well as managing and operating Nutanix core offerings. Check out this playlist for topics like VM networking, taking VM snapshots, VM migration, and more! > View the NCA Exam Prep Playlist Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) The NCP-MCI exam tests your skills and abilities in deploying, administering and troubleshooting Nutanix AOS 5.20 in the Enterprise Cloud.

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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NCP-MCI Exam Prep Class Now Available On Demand!Blog

We know setting aside time for exam prep can be difficult, so we’re offering a new on demand option for our popular NCP-MCI Exam Prep Class! Keep reading to find out more…   The Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI)  exam tests your skills and abilities in deploying, administering and troubleshooting Nutanix AOS. It also ranked #8 on Global Knowledge’s list of the top-paying IT certifications! If you’re looking to brush up your knowledge before taking the NCP-MCI exam, but need a flexible training option then this on demand prep class is for you! During the NCP-MCI Exam Prep class, you’ll review video lessons on key exam topics, take over 100 practice questions, and watch videos that explain the correct answer for each question. The on demand class delivery gives you immediate access to course videos. You’ll have up to one month to watch the recordings and you can even rewatch them up to three times! Plus, after you complete the course, you’ll receive a F

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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The NCX Interviews: Mark Gabryjelski, Senior Architect & Virtualization Ambassador, Worldcom Exchange Inc.Blog

The Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) certification tests candidates on their ability to create and deliver Cloud-Smart solutions that leverage the Nutanix stack for Private Cloud and the best offerings from our Public Cloud partners for hybrid services.Every NCX is an expert in their field and has proven their ability to design enterprise-scale solutions that support business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.Recently we caught up with new NCX, Mark Gabryjelski, to talk about his experience earning this expert-level certification and to get his advice for other professionals looking to earn their NCX. Can you tell us about your IT background? Back in college I was inspired to start a career in IT after teaching my own AutoCAD professor how to use a computer. I ran my own home lab that gave me a little bit of experience, but I ended up getting hired at a company with the help of IT certifications I was able to secure. After four years a

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Nutanix University July Video RewindBlog

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this 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.  July Video Rewind Flow Virtual Networking. What is it? | Tech Bytes | Nutanix UniversityIn this video, Nutanix TME Eric Walters gives an overview of Flow Virtual Networking. You'll learn how Virtual Private Clouds, or VPCs can allow you to build networks to meet the needs of your tenants and applications. Registering Existing Database with Nutanix Database Service | DB Solution Series #5 | Tech BytesIn this video, Nutanix TME David Teague shows how to register multiple database engines so they can be managed by the Nutanix Database Service.  Nutanix Service Providers | Nutanix Community Podcast | Nutanix UniversityIn this episode of the podcast, Angelo chats with Jim de la Pena, Director of Strategy and Product Management at OneNeck IT Solutions, and K

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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5 Reasons to Get NCP CertifiedBlog

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

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Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Out Now: NHCF Facilitated Labs!Blog

We’re now offering facilitated labs for one of our popular training courses! Continue reading to find out more.  Facilitated Labs are a great way to practice your skills in a safe, real-world environment and we’re happy to announce that in addition to the Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course, they’re also now available for Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF)! Whether you’ve taken the instructor-led (ILT) or online self-paced version of this course (or plan to in the future) you can now sign up for the Facilitated Labs to get additional hands-on practice time.Taking Facilitated Labs allows you to apply your knowledge while building your skills and confidence. It’s also an excellent way to prepare for the certification 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

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Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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The NCX Interviews: Mohammed Azam, Nutanix ConsultantBlog

The Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) certification tests candidates on their ability to create and deliver Cloud-Smart solutions that leverage the Nutanix stack for Private Cloud and the best offerings from our Public Cloud partners for hybrid services.Every NCX is an expert in their field and has the proven ability to design enterprise-scale solutions that support business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.Recently we caught up with Mohammed Azam to talk about his experience earning this expert-level certification and to get his advice for other professionals looking to earn their NCX. Can you tell us about your IT background? I’m an IT professional with 22 years of experience in public and private enterprises across the Middle East. I have worked on many IT technologies covering most of the critical areas like infrastructure, network, security, cloud, etc. I’m always working hard to keep myself updated with the latest technology tren

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Nutanix University June Video RewindBlog

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this 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.  June Video Rewind Installing the Nutanix Database Service Appliance | DB Solutions Series #4 | Tech BytesSee how to download and install the NDB Appliance on your Nutanix Cloud Cluster, and walk through the initial setup.   Security Central: Query Network Logs with Investigate | Tech Bytes | Nutanix UniversitySecurity Central allows you to gain rich network insights into your Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure. In this video you will learn about the Investigate feature which queries your network logs using SQL like built-in query language.    Cloud Innovations and Hybrid Multicloud | Nutanix Community Podcast | Nutanix UniversityWe continue our look back at our .NEXT user conference and today we join Thomas Cornely, SVP Product Portfolio, as he addresses the

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Level Up Your Nutanix Skills This Summer and Get a Free Exam Voucher!Blog

Get a free certification exam when you complete a training course now through August 16!  This offer has expired. Level up your Nutanix skills and get certified for free with Nutanix University Summer School! 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: Enterprise Cloud Administration Nutanix Data Services Administration Nutanix End User Computing Administration Nutanix Database Management & Automation Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration  Take this opportunity to invest in your career and grow your skill set.  Get started today! Terms and Conditions The exam voucher will be provided to you after you have completed the course. Self-paced online student’s vouchers will be assigned through the Learning Plan within 24-hours after the completion of the course. You must complete the course between June 14, 2022 and August 16, 2022. 

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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The NCX Interviews: Ayub Khan, Nutanix Senior Resident ConsultantBlog

The Nutanix Certified Expert (NCX) certification tests candidates on their ability to create and deliver Cloud-Smart solutions that leverage the Nutanix stack for Private Cloud and the best offerings from our Public Cloud partners for hybrid services.Every NCX is an expert in their field and has proven their ability to design enterprise-scale solutions that support business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.Recently we caught up with new NCX, Ayub Khan, to talk about his experience earning this expert-level certification and to get his advice for other professionals looking to earn their NCX.Can you tell us about your IT background? I’m currently a Senior Resident Consultant with Nutanix Saudi Arabia for enterprise customers. I’m a seasoned, multi-skilled ICT professional with 18 years of rich experience and expertise in managed IT services delivery, IT projects, and customer success consulting. I have expertise in handling migration

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Nutanix University May Video RewindBlog

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this 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.  May Video Rewind Nutanix Data Lens Ransomware Pattern Detection | Tech BytesData Lens now offers enhanced ransomware protection where file access patterns are used to detect threats and optionally block the clients and users behind the attack. This detection helps in stopping zero day exploits of unknown ransomware variants. Mythbusters Cloud Edition “Go to the cloud” | Nutanix Community Podcast In this episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast, join Wendy Pfeiffer, Chief Information Officer for Nutanix, as she quizzes a distinguished .Next panel on the myths around cloud technology.   Cybersecurity Fireside Chat Theresa Payton | Nutanix Community PodcastIn this episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast, we join Theresa Payton, former White House CIO, Le

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Advanced Certification Now Available for AOS 5.20Blog

Validate your advanced hybrid multicloud skills with our newly updated NCM-MCI certification exam.  We’ve updated our advanced certification to cover Nutanix AOS 5.20! Validate your hybrid multicloud skills and abilities with our newly updated Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI) certification and prepare for the exam with our Advanced Administration & Performance Management (AAPM) course. AAPM Training Course The AAPM course features comprehensive coverage of advanced administration and performance management for Nutanix clusters. You’ll learn how to monitor and tune clusters for better system performance, and optimize datacenter administration. Find out if this course is right for you with our AAPM Readiness Evaluation. NCM-MCI Certification ExamThe NCM-MCI certification exam tests your skills and abilities to perform advanced administrative tasks and optimize virtualized workloads and infrastructure components on an AOS 5.20 implementation.Note, the AOS

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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New ECA Night School Now Available!Blog

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

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Add Your Voice to the IT Skills and Salary Survey!Blog

The 2022 IT Salary & Skills Survey is now open, and you can participate!  This survey has closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!  This survey is one of the largest studies of IT salary, skills, and certifications. It’s the backbone of Skillsoft’s annual IT Skills and Salary Report, which shares detailed insights on skills and certifications, compensation, skills gaps and challenges, and more for IT professionals at every stage of their career.The survey typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. You can bookmark your progress and pick up where you left off within one week of starting the survey. It’s also completely anonymous. Skillsoft doesn’t sell the data or share it with others. Participating in the survey is a great way to share how Nutanix certification and training has impacted your career. Plus, anyone who completes the survey can enter to win a $100 gift card! Take the survey today! This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.  ©️️️️️️ 2

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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What Do You Want to Hear About?Blog

Which topics do you want to see on the Blog? Cast your vote!  Are there other topics you’d like to hear about that are not on the list? Let us know in the comments below!

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Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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5 Reasons to Get NCA CertifiedBlog

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

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Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Register for the ECA Course and Get NCP-MCI Exam Prep Free!Blog

Are you ready to level up your hybrid multicloud skills? Take advantage of this limited time offer and get a free NCP-MCI Exam Prep course when you register for the Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course. Read on to learn more.  This offer has expired.Now through July 31, when you register for an instructor-led date of the Nutanix ECA course, you’ll get the NCP-MCI Exam Prep course for free ($800 value)*! During the ECA 4-day instructor-led 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. Following the ECA course, you’ll complete the 1-day NCP-MCI Exam Prep course that helps you prepare for the Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) exam. This instructor-led course covers over 100 exam questions and you’ll be able to ask questions along the way so you can feel

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Nutanix University April Video RewindBlog

Check out these Nutanix University videos you may have missed this 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.  April Video Recap  Capacity Planning | Tech BytesLearn how Nutanix Cloud Manager for Intelligent Operations can help you determine your future resource requirements with capacity forecasting and planning.   Get The Data You're Looking For | Tech Bytes Learn how you can customize and schedule reports with Nutanix Cloud Manager to get the data that you're looking for.  For more information on non-Nutanix vCenter monitoring, check out https://nutanix.storylane.io/share/fodvbfup8cbx.  Running Nutanix On Nutanix | Nutanix Community PodcastIn this episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast, Dwayne Lessner chats with Matt Slotten who has done some really impressive work with moving a portion of our test drive environment on-prem. Think of it as Nutanix running

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Nutanix University March Video RewindBlog

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 |

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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It’s Time for Spring Training — Complete our NHCF Course & Get a Free NCA Exam!Blog

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

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