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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Want to Become NCP-MCI Certified? Download the New Quick Start HandbookBlog

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

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
2021 Certification Chronicles: NCPs Around the WorldBlog

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

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Expand Your Horizons with Certification and More with SysAdmin Stephen LinkerBlog

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

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
New NCP-MCI Exam Prep Class Out Now!Blog

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

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Mine Training ResourcesBlog

Want to know more about Nutanix Mine? 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 Mine training resources available through Nutanix University.  In today’s business environment, it’s essential for companies to backup and recover applications and data. Most organizations have some form of backup infrastructure in their datacenter and primary workloads have benefited from hyperconverged infrastructure. However, most secondary storage and backup have remained on legacy or traditional infrastructure. This can lead to time consuming restore jobs and missed backup windows. With Nutanix Mine, you can perform impact-free application backups, recovery, and long-time archive - all on a single platform to help you unlock value from your data. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great resources so that you’re using Mine to its fullest potential! Complete Nutanix Mine Training Gett

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Invest in Yourself and More Advice with Citrix Engineer Jamie TerrellBlog

“Invest in Yourself and Learn How to Run a More Modern, Forward-Thinking Shop.” Read Jamie Terrell’s story about how Nutanix training and certifications helped him make an impact at the Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute.  Jamie Terrell recently wrote about his Nutanix University training and certification experience and how it impacted his work as Citrix Engineer at the Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute. Here’s what Jamie had to say about why he decided to become Nutanix certified: “Despite the ease and simplicity of Nutanix, I decided to pursue Nutanix certification. Many people get tunnel vision when it comes to the day-in, day-out aspects of a job, but the more you know, the more you can look at a problem from different angles. I also felt that certification would benefit my personal and professional growth. I now have three certifications under my belt.” He went on to talk about how Nutanix training and certifications have impacted his work: “My cert

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Volumes Training ResourcesBlog

Want to know more about Nutanix Volumes? 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 Volumes.  With Nutanix Volumes, you bridge the physical and virtual, consolidating infrastructure into a single unified platform. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great resources so that you’re using Volumes to its fullest potential! Take our Training CoursesGetting Started | Nutanix VolumesIn this free online course, we will give you an introduction into the foundations of Volumes 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 three different Nutanix storage solution products: Nutanix Fi

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
.NEXT Certification Sessions Now Available On-DemandBlog

Our .NEXT digital experience is now available on-demand. Watch three certification sessions covering our top certification programs, plus learn how you could win a $50 Amazon gift card.  Now available for a limited time, you can watch the latest .NEXT Certification sessions on-demand! Our own Jon Hall and Mark Brunstad cover our popular certification programs and available resources to help you succeed on the exam. Below is an overview of each certification session. ED1: Intro to Nutanix Certifications and the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) Program Certification Director, Jon Hall, discusses the Nutanix University certification framework, beginning with the NCA program and what comes next. He'll also review the training and other resources available to help you succeed on the exam.ED2: Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP): Everything you Need to Know on How to Prepare and Succeed Certification Director Jon Hall walks you through the Nutanix Certified Professional level of certificat

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Popular Training and Certification Updated to AOS 5.20!Blog

We’ve updated our most popular training course and certification to cover Nutanix AOS 5.20. Continue reading to find out how you can take the exam for free!  Earlier this year we released AOS 5.20 and here’s the news you’ve all been waiting for — The Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) training course and Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification for AOS 5.20 are now available! Be the first of your peers to hone your 5.20 skills. ECA Training Course The new Nutanix ECA course will enable you to successfully configure and manage Nutanix AOS 5.20 in the datacenter using the graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and command line interfaces (CLIs). You’ll also walk away with insight into a Nutanix cluster’s failover and self-healing capabilities, tips for solving common problems, and guidelines for collecting information when interacting with Nutanix Support.View Course NCP-MCI Certification ExamThe Nutanix NCP-MCI certification tests your skills and a

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Objects Training ResourcesBlog

Want to know more about Nutanix Objects? 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 Objects.  With Nutanix Objects, you can forget point solutions, silos, and complexity. Add simple, flexible, S3-compatible object storage to your hybrid cloud to massive scale object storage with ease. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great resources so that you’re using Objects to its fullest potential! Take our Training CoursesGetting Started | Nutanix ObjectsIn this free online course, we will give you an introduction into the foundations of Objects 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, a

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Leap Training ResourcesBlog

Want to know more about Nutanix Leap? 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 Leap training resources available through Nutanix University.  As companies come to rely on virtualized applications and infrastructure, their legacy data protection and disaster recovery solutions can no longer provide adequate protection. This leaves them increasingly vulnerable to data loss and downtime during disasters. With Nutanix Leap, you can back up critical data, protect applications, and survive disasters without any specialized skill or investment. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great resources so that you’re using Leap to its fullest potential! Take our Training Courses Getting Started | LeapIn this free online course, we will give you an introduction into the foundations of Leap that will give you the jump start you need to succeed!Business Continuity and Disaster Recov

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
The NCX Interviews: Nick Hartman, Senior Enterprise Architect at StratascaleBlog

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 Nick Hartman 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 a little bit about your IT background? I’ve worked in IT for 20 years in a multitude of roles and industries. I got the chance to work in many different IT areas, which I can’t stress enough, as a professional you want to spend time in different areas like network, security, infrastructure, and cloud. These experiences provided a very big

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Karbon Training ResourcesBlog

Want to know more about Nutanix Karbon? 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 Karbon.  With Nutanix Karbon, you deliver and manage an end-to-end, production-ready Kubernetes environment with push-button simplicity while preserving a native user experience. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great resources so that you’re using Karbon to its fullest potential. Take our Training CoursesGetting Started | KarbonIn this free online course, we will give you an introduction into the foundations of Karbon that will give you the jump start you need to succeed! Watch demos on our Youtube ChannelNutanix Karbon: Kubernetes ServiceHere you can find a playlist of all our demos on Karbon to see it live in action.Our Top Recommendations: Tech Topx: Kubernetes Persistent Storage with Nutanix Karbon Tech Topx: Kubernetes Cluster Scaling with Nutanix Karbon To stay up to date

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Advanced Administration & Performance Management (AAPM) Course ReadinessBlog

Are You Ready for Advanced Training? Nutanix University offers training for a variety of IT roles, at every level of experience. But with such a large catalog it can be a little confusing deciding which course is the right one.  Enter our Readiness Evaluations. The first one of its kind, the readiness evaluation for our Advanced Administration & Performance Management (AAPM) course is designed to ensure you have the right Nutanix admin knowledge to fully benefit from the AAPM course. The objective is to gauge your current Nutanix administrative knowledge -- not just general virtualization or cloud knowledge. General knowledge of virtualization is important of course, but to succeed in AAPM you should have more than 6 months of hands-on experience with a Nutanix system.For example, if the assessment reveals you have limited Nutanix system knowledge, you might consider taking the Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course first, as you may have trouble with some of the AAPM course

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Flow Training ResourcesBlog

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

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Top 5 tips to Prepare for Your Next vILT ClassBlog

If you have an upcoming virtual instructor-led training (vILT) class scheduled or are thinking about enrolling in one, read on for our top 5 best tips to help you prepare.  vILT classes are a great way to receive detailed training from our expert instructors from the comfort of your home or office. With vILT, you can take advantage of:  Hands-on labs. Work with Nutanix products in a controlled environment and apply what you learned through detailed, interactive labs.  Q&A. Collaborate with your instructor and classmates and receive instant feedback.  Free exam voucher. Following the training, you’ll receive a voucher to complete the corresponding certification exam free of charge. If you’d like to learn more about available training and view class schedules, visit Nutanix University here.  How to Prepare for a vILT Class Once you’ve signed up for a class, it’s important to take the time to prepare for your upcoming training. By setting up an optimal learning environment you’ll

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Era Training ResourcesBlog

Want to know more about Nutanix Era? 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 Era training resources available through Nutanix University.  Now more than ever, data fidelity is mission critical for business operations. Databases are integral components for any computer architecture from healthcare to manufacturing, but they’re massive, complex, and time consuming to manage. Infrastructure downtime can be undesirable, but critical infrastructure can be restarted or fixed. Lost data, on the other hand, is gone forever.  With Nutanix Era, you can automate and simplify database administration with one-click database provisioning and lifecycle management. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great training resources to find out more.  Complete Nutanix Era Training Courses Getting Started | EraLearn more about the foundations of Nutanix Era that will give you the jump star

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Top 6 Things You Should know for Exam Day PrepBlog

Learn about the top 6 things you should know when preparing for exam day.  You may have recently scheduled a certification exam, or maybe you’re planning on taking an exam in the future, so you might be wondering what you can expect on exam day. That’s why we’ve provided a list of the top 6 things you should know when preparing and setting up your location for exam day.Here are 6 essential things you should know when preparing for your exam:  Make sure you’re in a quiet, well-lit area with no other people besides yourself.  You should use one monitor during the exam. Any additional monitors will need to be stored away.  Clear your desk of all items before taking the exam. Be sure to remove any food items, paper & books, electronic items, such as a phone or tablet, etc. You may have a drink available during the exam.  Make sure your phone is off or store it outside of your exam location. You won’t be able to make or receive calls, texts, or emails during the exam.  If you need to us

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Files Training ResourcesBlog

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

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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The NCX Interviews: Akmal Waheed, Founder and Consulting Architect at Avancer PI SolutionsBlog

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 Akmal Waheed 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 a little bit about your IT background? I started my career as a technical support engineer for printers at Hewlett Packard. I was promoted to support laptops, and then to enterprise servers. That’s where I got exposure to virtualization, and really where my journey started. I moved on to VMware, where I joined as a technical support engin

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Your Complete Guide to Nutanix Calm Training ResourcesBlog

Do you want to know more about Nutanix Calm? 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 Calm training resources available through Nutanix University.  In today’s fast-paced application development environment, we know it’s challenging to keep up with growing expectations. Siloed organizations and processes disrupt each other, resulting in cross-discipline overhead and slower delivery of business value.  With Nutanix Calm, you can simplify your IT infrastructure by automating routing operations and deploying complex applications in a single click, which allows you to bring applications and services to market faster. Want to learn how? Take advantage of these great training resources to find out more.  Complete Nutanix Calm Training CoursesGetting Started | Calm In this free online course, we’ll give you an introduction into the foundations of Calm that will give you the jump

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
New Merch to Show Off Your Certification

 Find out more about our exclusive Certification store and how you can get access to shop yourself. We recently launched a new line of Nutanix University Certification branded merchandise so you can display your certification with pride.  What can I purchase from the store? In the new store, you’ll have access to purchase polo shirts, hats, backpacks, and more. All items come with NCA, NCP, or NCM certification badges. Below is an example of the polo shirt available through the store. Adidas Men's Performance Polo How can I access the store? This store is available for those who complete Nutanix University certification exams. The store is accessible by invitation only. After successfully passing an exam, you’ll receive a Congratulations email from the exam proctor, PSI. This email will include the credentials you’ll need to purchase items from the store. If you no longer have the email you can contact certification support at university@nutanix.com for the credentials.  If you haven’t

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
published in Education Blog
Celebrate National Online Learning Day All Week With Free Exams!Blog

Complete an online training course by Friday, September 17 and get a free certification exam! On September 15th, National Online Learning Day recognizes the benefits of online learning. But we’re going to celebrate all week by giving you a free exam voucher when you complete one of the following online training courses:  Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) Nutanix Data Services Administration (NDSA) Nutanix End User Computing Administration (NEUCA) Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA) To take advantage of this special offer, complete one of the courses listed above by Friday, September 17. After you’ve completed the course, you’ll receive a free exam voucher to redeem by Friday, September 24. » Click here to get started.  Let us know in the comments below which training course you’re interested in taking!  Offer terms and conditions: Exam voucher will be assigned to student via their learning plan within 2

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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New ECSD Virtual Boot Camp ScheduleBlog

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

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Karlie Beil
Karlie BeilCommunity Manager
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Virtual Instructor-Led Training Class Schedule Out NowBlog

Check out our new 2-day virtual instructor-led training classes and how you can sign up. We’re excited to announce a new class schedule for 2-day virtual instructor-led training for three of our popular training courses, including:  Nutanix Unified Storage Administration (NUSA) Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA) With virtual instructor-led training, you’ll receive detailed instruction from one of our expert instructors all from the comfort of your home or office. You’ll also be able to take advantage of:  Hands-on labs. Work with Nutanix products in a controlled environment and apply what you learned through detailed, interactive labs.  Q&A. Collaborate with your instructor and classmates and receive instant feedback.  Free exam voucher. Following the training, you’ll receive a voucher to complete the certification exam free of charge.  Below you’ll find open class times for each training course, with mu

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