Product Updates

Nutanix Enterprise AI 2.8 gives you more control over AI access, expands agent and model capabilities, and makes fine-tuning easier to manage. The release also adds more deployment options for NVIDIA NIMs and new capabilities for operating AI at scale.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.NewControl access with greater precision. Assign predefined or custom roles, control individual actions, and limit users to specific resources or resources they own. Share individual models securely. Give specific users or groups access to selected imported models without exposing your entire model catalog. License Agent Gateway capabilities separately. Add and manage an Agent Gateway license for access to unified endpoints and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Ground Agent responses in your own documents. Use trusted documents to generate more relevant answers with citations that link back to the source content. Use fine-tuning with general availability. Customize supported models with more control over training parameters, resources, and output settings. Deploy NVIDIA NIMs in air-gapped environments. Import model files from NFS or S3-compatible storage and deploy them without requiring access to external registries. Import additional NVIDIA NIMs. Deploy supported NIMs beyond the pre-validated catalog using container images hosted in the NVIDIA NGC registry. Use MCP with general availability. Manage MCP client keys more easily and forward required request headers to MCP servers. Scale local endpoints across multiple GPU nodes. A new tech preview lets supported models use multiple GPU nodes with the vLLM inference engine. Offload KV cache to CPU memory. A new tech preview gives local endpoints another way to manage GPU resources by moving KV cache storage to CPU memory. Deploy more pre-validated models. Add support for new Mistral and NVIDIA Nemotron models, including Mistral Large 3 and NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Ultra.ImprovementsView and download MCP server logs from the console. Monitor server activity and retrieve logs for troubleshooting and analysis without leaving Nutanix Enterprise AI. Use Anthropic Messages API with unified endpoints. Agent Gateway unified endpoints now support the Messages API specification for Anthropic provider APIs. Set more precise rate limits. Identify clients by API client key or request header and apply default or client-specific limits to unified endpoints. Manage fine-tuning jobs with more flexibility. Monitor training metrics, pause and resume jobs, and import completed fine-tuned models directly into Nutanix Enterprise AI. Customize local endpoint configurations. Add and validate custom vLLM arguments and environment variables, review parsed settings, and update parameters for hibernated experimental endpoints.Known IssueInternal authorization policies may remain visible after a signed-in user revokes their own access to those policies.Want to dig deeper, share what you’re seeing, or swap ideas with other users? Keep the conversation going in the Nutanix Cloud Platform for AI, your next great solution might be one reply away.

NCM Self-Service VM 4.4 brings Self-Service compatibility forward while providing supported upgrade paths from previous releases. This release does not introduce new features or fixes specific to Self-Service VM.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.ImprovementsUpgrade to Self-Service VM 4.4 from versions 4.0 through 4.3.1 using the supported upgrade paths. Versions 4.0 and 4.1 must first upgrade to version 4.3 before moving to 4.4. Use Self-Service 4.4 features and improvements with Self-Service VM 4.4. No new capabilities are specific to the Self-Service VM functionality in this release. Continue using supported browsers, including Microsoft Edge 12+, Mozilla Firefox 22+, Google Chrome 45+, and Apple Safari 10+.Known IssuesExpress Launch: Projects may not appear in the Project selection menu, resulting in a “No valid project found” message. Contact Nutanix Support for assistance. Large scale-out environments: Deployments reaching 47,000 single-VM applications may run out of disk space in the MSP partition. Secure Boot: Self-Service VM may not start when UEFI and Secure Boot are enabled. Restored environments: Some projects may encounter issues with variable creation, project updates, or project assignment after restoring a backup. Active Directory users: After restoring a backup to a new Self-Service VM, the Projects page may not display all previously added Active Directory users, although they remain visible when editing users and groups.Upgrade note: The LCM framework for Self-Service VM does not support upgrades, including Calm, Epsilon, and Policy services. Follow the documented Self-Service VM upgrade path when moving to version 4.4.Want to dig deeper, share what you’re seeing, or swap ideas with other users? Keep the conversation going in the NCM Self-Service forum, your next great solution might be one reply away.

This release introduces expanded platform capabilities, broadened database version support, and targeted stability enhancements designed to keep your database management seamless and reliable.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New Expand platform compatibility with updated OS support across modern Linux distributions, including RHEL 9.7, OEL 9.7, Rocky Linux 9.7, Ubuntu 24.04, and Debian 12. Scale enterprise workloads with expanded engine version support across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, and MariaDB deployments. Enhance storage flexibility with initial support for oracleasmlib v3 drivers on supported Oracle setups. Improvements Strengthen system security with critical control plane security fixes. Improve operational reliability across High Availability (HA) clusters during post-recovery operations. Optimize storage health with improved guidance for automated storage trimming on Linux database VMs. Fixes Resolve SSL errors caused by missing Java keystore imports during post-recovery CA certificate syncs. Clean up temporary files automatically post-upgrade on databases running non-SLA profiles. Prevent false critical alerts on high-frequency backup time machines during active system upgrades. Want to dig deeper, share what you’re seeing, or swap ideas with other users? Keep the conversation going in the Nutanix Database Service forum , your next great solution might be one reply away.

Nutanix Data Services for Kubernetes 2.3 introduces a web-based management UI and automated telemetry to streamline application data protection, replication, and disaster recovery across your Kubernetes clusters.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New Manage operations visually using a web-based user interface bundled directly into the core Helm chart for both connected and air-gapped environments. Simplify access control with built-in admin and viewer roles, local authentication, and TLS/mTLS security options. Enable proactive support with opt-in, anonymized Pulse telemetry to monitor system health and operational usage. Improvements Expand deployment flexibility with updated compatibility for Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) 2.18.0, Red Hat OpenShift 4.14–4.22, and Amazon EKS Anywhere 0.22. Integrate external storage seamlessly with support for Dell PowerFlex and Pure Storage FlashArray via the Nutanix CSI Driver. Streamline cluster connectivity using Nutanix Konnector 1.0.0 for hybrid and air-gapped environment management. Fixes Prevent snapshot corruption during unexpected system crashes by ensuring snapshot secret fragments complete cleanly before saving. Restore default namespaces reliably without conflicts from pre-existing system resources. Want to dig deeper, share what you’re seeing, or swap ideas with other users? Keep the conversation going in the Nutanix Kubernetes Forum, your next great solution might be one reply away.

Nutanix Objects 5.3.1.1 delivers important security updates to help keep object storage environments protected and up to date.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.Improvements Strengthens security with fixes for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) included with MSP 3.0.1.8. Updates the MSP cluster automatically as part of the Nutanix Objects upgrade, ensuring the required security fixes are applied. Before You Upgrade Upgrade to the latest MSP version before deploying or upgrading a Nutanix Objects cluster. Use the MSP Platform bundle for dark-site deployments and upgrades running Prism Central 7.5 with Objects 5.3. Known IssuesThis release includes several known issues affecting specific configurations and workflows. Key considerations include: Configure erasure coding manually when deploying Objects 5.3.x on AOS 7.6 clusters using a 1N:2D configuration to avoid suboptimal performance. Recreate legacy destination buckets before configuring replication from buckets that use the newer multipart delimiters. Use the corresponding floating IP address if the Objects Browser does not load correctly for an object store deployed on a VPC with NAT. Review certificate requirements before upgrading from a version earlier than 5.0. Certificate chains containing keys smaller than 2048 bits can prevent the upgrade from completing. For the complete list of known issues, workarounds, and supported versions, refer to the Nutanix Objects 5.3.1.1 Release Notes and the Software Interoperability Matrix in the Nutanix Support Portal.Want to dig deeper, share what you’re seeing, or swap ideas with other users? Keep the conversation going in the Nutanix Objects forum, your next great solution might be one reply away.

Files Storage 5.4 introduces enhanced infrastructure security, simplified cloud deployment options, and key accessibility updates designed to keep your data protected and accessible across every environment.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New Secure file servers with Azure Trusted Launch: Protect cloud-based file servers against modern threats using built-in root-of-trust security on supported Azure instances. Encrypt NFS shares effortlessly: Secure file transfers using TLS and mTLS certificate authentication without the overhead of managing Active Directory infrastructure. Deploy on AMD hardware: Expand cloud deployment flexibility with new support for AMD-based virtual machines in AWS and Azure. Navigate seamlessly with accessibility upgrades: Experience smoother interface navigation with keyboard shortcuts, skip-to-content links, and helpful session timeout alerts designed for assistive technology users. Improvements Lock down server access: Control administrative access to file server VMs by restricting command-line operations or turning off SSH entirely. Automate disaster recovery upgrades: Experience seamless failover protection with legacy clusters automatically adopting modern asymmetrical disaster recovery upon updating. Strengthen time synchronization: Safeguard clock accuracy across your servers with secure, authenticated NTP configuration options. Fixes Eliminate false capacity limits: Resolved an issue causing premature out-of-space warnings on SMB shares with available storage space. Prevent performance slowdowns: Fixed high latency and memory alignment issues during heavy file creation and auditing workflows. Ensure uninterrupted failovers: Fixed an issue where domain service principal names were skipped during disaster recovery failover tasks. Maintain continuous replication: Resolved issues causing NearSync and snapshot replications to stall or fail during site address modifications or high snapshot volumes. Restore non-admin share management: Allowed delegated Power Users to view and manage open files using standard administrative tools. Have questions? Connect with peers in the Nutanix Files forum and share your experience with Nutanix Files. 

Nutanix Objects 5.4 makes storage faster, upgrades smoother, and access control more flexible. This release also simplifies deployment by removing infrastructure dependencies and adds new APIs for easier automation.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New Improve performance by removing load balancer VMs from supported AHV deployments, reducing infrastructure complexity while enabling unmanaged network deployments with manual network configuration. Reduce upgrade downtime with rolling upgrades that keep I/O disruption shorter during Nutanix Objects Service upgrades. Simplify MSP image management by automatically using the appropriate Microservices Platform (MSP) platform bundle for supported Prism Central and Objects versions. Protect data with more precise access controls by creating object-level bucket policies based on object name prefixes or tags directly from Prism Central, the CLI, or APIs. Automate more workflows with new v4 APIs for buckets, data movement targets, and storage backends. Improvements Deploy more flexibly by supporting unmanaged networks for AHV deployments without requiring an AHV-managed network. Modernize deployments and upgrades with improved compatibility between Nutanix Objects, Prism Central, and the MSP platform. Fixes Improve erasure coding performance by resolving an issue that could prevent the optimal strip size from being configured automatically on AOS 7.6 clusters using a 1N:2D configuration.

Move your workloads with more flexibility and confidence. Nutanix Move 6.3 expands migration destinations, adds support for more platforms and operating systems, and improves migration reliability across common workflows.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New Migrate Windows VMs while retaining WINS network settings during ESXi to AHV migrations. Migrate virtual machines directly to Projects 2.0. Migrate security policies to Projects 2.0 alongside your workloads. Move VMs from ESXi to AHV using zero-copy migration with supported external storage. Migrate data with support for Federated Files Server. Migrate workloads from ESXi and AHV to Nutanix Government Cloud Clusters (GC2) on AWS GovCloud. Preserve UEFI and Secure Boot settings when migrating supported VMs between AHV and AWS. Use additional external storage arrays, including Dell PowerStore and Pure Storage FlashArray (Everpure). Manage migrations with support for Prism Central 7.6. Integrate with CyberArk (technical preview) for credential management. Migrate a broader range of Windows and Linux operating systems across AHV, AWS, and Azure. Improvements Keep IPv6 settings intact during Windows migrations, including systems running non-English operating systems. Complete migration plans even if an individual VM encounters an issue during cutover. Sign in reliably with Prism Central IAM group accounts after upgrading Move. Configure and edit bandwidth policies without interface errors. Improve migration reliability during VMware tag retrieval and cutover operations. Remove VMware Tools more cleanly during Windows VM migrations. Prevent target VMs from powering on when a source migration has failed. Improve IP address retention for VLAN-based networks without IP pools. Increase migration reliability for Linux VMs using non-root accounts with sudo privileges. Speed up inventory collection for large Hyper-V environments. Improve disk mapping accuracy during AWS migrations. Provide clearer guidance when AWS permissions are required to preserve Secure Boot settings. Fixes Fixed Windows VM authentication timing issues during AHV-to-AHV migrations. Fixed network interface handling during AHV cutover on AOS 7.0.x environments. Fixed file server validation issues during Files migrations. Fixed database encoding errors during cluster inventory collection. Fixed migration failures for large VMware NSX security policies. Before You Upgrade Upgrade in place only from Move 6.0.x, 6.1.x, or 6.2.0. Remove any manually installed packages before upgrading. Re-register Prism Central IAM integrations after upgrading if using Prism Central 7.5 or later.

Nutanix Database Service 2.11 makes managing enterprise databases more flexible, resilient, and secure. This release adds new disaster recovery capabilities, simplifies scaling for high-availability deployments, strengthens security, and streamlines day-to-day database operations.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New Scale SQL Server and PostgreSQL high-availability clusters by adding or removing database nodes without reprovisioning or downtime. Protect MySQL high-availability deployments with automated snapshots, log backups, point-in-time recovery, and in-place restores. Encrypt MySQL and EDB PostgreSQL databases using externally managed encryption keys to better protect data at rest. Enable disaster recovery for PostgreSQL high-availability databases with built-in replication and failover across sites. Store PostgreSQL write-ahead logs in Nutanix Objects for more scalable and resilient recovery. Share databases and clones with granular access levels so teams can safely collaborate without requiring administrator privileges. Centralize audit logs for user actions across the UI, CLI, and APIs for improved governance and compliance. Expand MongoDB sharded clusters online by adding shards or routing nodes without downtime. Generate more targeted diagnostic bundles by selecting specific log categories and time ranges. Choose Oracle Data Guard IP addresses directly from the web console during disaster recovery configuration. Run built-in upgrade readiness checks before upgrading to identify and resolve issues early. Configure custom PostgreSQL collation settings during provisioning and cloning to support application-specific requirements. Improvements Restore and clone encrypted MongoDB databases more seamlessly while automatically updating encryption keys. Provision new SQL Server databases with Volume Groups by default for a more modern storage experience. Speed SQL Server provisioning from backups while improving storage layout and post-provisioning performance. Increase SQL Server Storage Spaces scalability with support for larger volumes and faster restore operations. View Time Machine snapshots in a sortable list for improved accessibility and easier navigation. Strengthen security by routing Prism API communication through NDB, eliminating the need to store Prism credentials on database servers. Resume backup operations sooner during control plane upgrades to reduce recovery point exposure. Simplify Windows database server provisioning by removing the dependency on Agent VMs. Upgrade the NDB control plane to Rocky Linux 9.8 for improved security, stability, and performance. Add support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10 on MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL deployments. Upgrade to Python 3.11 and Ansible 2.18 for better performance, security, and platform compatibility. Simplify networking with a single-NIC control plane architecture for new deployments. Improve PostgreSQL upgrade automation with automatic WAL archive migration. Detect stale Linux volume groups before provisioning to help prevent deployment failures. Fixes Improved upgrade reliability, role-based access control, snapshot cleanup, disaster recovery workflows, and system recovery. Fixed Oracle provisioning, storage management, and database registration issues. Resolved SQL Server provisioning, registration, cloning, storage, and Availability Group reliability issues. Improved PostgreSQL high-availability node management, disaster recovery, and API support. Fixed MongoDB certificate handling, snapshot reliability, and Ops Manager integration issues. Corrected Time Machine reporting and SMTP configuration issues in the user interface.

NGT 4.6 makes guest VM management simpler and more reliable. This release introduces easier configuration, streamlined file recovery, and important reliability and security improvements.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New Configure Nutanix Guest Tools on supported virtual machines without mounting a CD-ROM, making setup faster and reducing operational steps. Restore individual files directly to AHV virtual machines using Nutanix v4 APIs, simplifying file recovery without restoring an entire VM. Improvements Renew NGT server certificates automatically before they expire to reduce maintenance and avoid unexpected disruptions. Improve installation reliability across a wider range of Linux distributions. Strengthen security by updating bundled Python and OpenSSL components to address multiple vulnerabilities. Improve Remote Procedure Call (RPC) reliability for guest-to-host communication. Eliminate unnecessary warning messages after upgrading NGT on Linux virtual machines. Prevent false CD-ROM mount errors on systems that do not have an available CD-ROM slot, resulting in a cleaner and more accurate management experience. Compatibility Bundle NGT 4.6 with AOS 7.6. Continue to offer NGT 4.6 as both a standalone download and as part of the AOS 7.6 release. Known Issue Windows Server 2008 R2 is no longer supported for NGT 4.2 and later. Upgrade to a newer version of Windows to install NGT 4.6 successfully.

Flow Network Security Next-Gen 7.6 makes it easier to build, manage, and scale network security policies. This release simplifies policy creation, improves Kubernetes support, expands scalability, and adds new insights into how your security rules are being used.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.NewCreate policies with greater flexibility. Build security rules independently with a new rule-centric policy model for more precise traffic control. Secure workloads using domain names. Define policies with fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) instead of manually managing changing IP addresses. Organize security by project. Manage policies, groups, and security resources within project boundaries for stronger tenant isolation and simpler administration. Monitor policy usage with built-in analytics. Use new Flows and Rules dashboards to understand how security policies are performing across your environment.ImprovementsSimplify Kubernetes onboarding. Reduce setup steps and automate cluster registration to get protected faster. Automatically detect Kubernetes networking. Discover service IPs, ports, load balancers, and egress gateways without manual policy updates. Increase service resilience. Improve availability with active-active service insertion and stronger disaster recovery support. Scale larger environments. Support significantly more security rules and address groups for growing deployments. Improve accessibility. Enhance keyboard navigation and assistive technology support, including better focus controls and inactivity warnings. Install automatically with AOS 7.6 and Prism Central pc.7.6. Deploy or upgrade with Flow Network Security Next-Gen included as part of the bundled software package.FixesImprove failover reliability. Resolve an issue affecting planned failovers for protected virtual machines. Fix Flow enablement on dual-stack deployments. Restore successful enablement through both the UI and API. Strengthen role-based access controls. Prevent users from viewing security policies outside their assigned scope. Reduce unnecessary memory growth. Fix an issue that increased Prism Central memory usage after recovery operations.

AOS 7.6 expands scale, strengthens resilience, and simplifies infrastructure management. This release introduces larger deployment limits, improved cluster availability, centralized storage management, and important security enhancements, along with broad reliability improvements across the platform.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.NewScale all-flash NVMe deployments up to 307 TB per node for larger, high-performance environments. Increase hybrid node capacity to 270 TB for greater storage density and more efficient cold and warm data tiers. Choose new 1 Node / 2 Disk (1N/2D) fault tolerance to balance resilience and usable capacity. Expand two-node AHV clusters to three nodes with a simple node addition. Support RHEL 9 for Controller VMs and Prism Central to deliver a more secure platform foundation. Scale high-density systems to 40 EDSFF NVMe drives per node. Manage external storage directly from Prism Central, eliminating the need to switch to Prism Element. Add native support for Dell PowerStore as external storage for Nutanix compute clusters. Enable disaster recovery for Dell PowerStore, including synchronous and asynchronous replication and live migration between clusters.ImprovementsEnhance cluster resilience with expanded 1 Node / 1 Disk (1N&1D) fault tolerance for larger clusters while reducing storage overhead. Improve security with Secure Access, giving administrators centralized control over SSH access and support sessions. Extend Controller VM security protections to Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) for more consistent security across deployments. Automatically upgrade eligible protection domains to Autonomous NearSync, reducing manual administration. Support VMware vCenter Server 9.0 with ESXi 8.0 environments. Improve compute cluster availability by allowing services to recover automatically after multiple node failures when using external storage. Double supported virtual disk scale for supported Everpure FlashArray deployments through native Change Block Tracking offload. Prevent unsupported mixed-media storage configurations with built-in deployment guardrails. Display all reported health conditions for attached external storage to simplify troubleshooting.FixesImprove VM reliability during cloning, migration, failover, recovery, and upgrade operations. Increase the reliability of disaster recovery, replication, snapshots, and backup workflows. Strengthen external storage stability across provisioning, configuration, node removal, and storage management. Improve upgrade reliability for AOS, AHV, Prism Central, and Life Cycle Manager. Enhance networking stability and virtual networking operations. Improve Prism Central responsiveness and user experience with more reliable management operations and clearer error messages. Resolve numerous security, certificate, and vulnerability issues across the platform. Improve overall platform stability through fixes for storage services, cluster infrastructure, monitoring, and guest tools.Additional ChangesUpdate default alert thresholds to detect network issues more quickly and surface critical conditions sooner. Introduce usage restrictions for unlicensed clusters after defined grace periods. Announce the upcoming deprecation of legacy Nutanix APIs (v0.8, v1, v2, and v3), with migration guidance toward v4 APIs.

Prism Central pc.7.6 introduces new ways to simplify infrastructure management, strengthen resilience, and improve day-to-day operations. This release also delivers broader security controls, expanded scalability, and a more streamlined administration experience.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.NewInfrastructureManage storage settings across multiple clusters from a single Cluster Profile. Standardize VM deployments with reusable VM Profiles. Copy and paste text directly into the VM console, including passwords and license keys. Expand two-node AHV clusters to three nodes with a simpler workflow. Upload images and OVAs more reliably, with resumable uploads and progress tracking. Monitor storage health, capacity, and performance from a centralized Storage Dashboard. View and manage Controller VMs from a dedicated cluster management page. Increase concurrent user sessions based on your Prism Central deployment size.Disaster RecoveryAutomate recovery plans for Zero Compute disaster recovery deployments in AWS and Azure. Manage recovery points more efficiently with age-based bulk deletion. Migrate from legacy Protection Domains to modern entity-centric disaster recovery using a guided migration tool. Gain deeper visibility into protection, replication, and storage usage with an enhanced Disaster Recovery Dashboard. Configure flexible recovery plans with improved IP and DNS mapping. Automatically expire obsolete recovery points to reduce storage consumption. Support larger environments with higher limits for protected VMs, volume groups, and recovery points.SecurityApply predefined Security Profiles to strengthen cluster security with a single selection. Control SSH access through Secure Access and support-restricted login workflows. Improve encryption reliability with automatic external key health checks and key regeneration. Extend Security Dashboard support to NC2 deployments on AWS and Azure.Multi-Tenancy & GovernanceOrganize workloads with the new Nutanix Projects framework for stronger isolation and resource governance. Create project-specific categories without naming conflicts across projects. Automatically migrate existing workloads into the new project model during upgrade to preserve continuity.ImprovementsImprove Metro Availability health monitoring with deeper service health checks and earlier issue detection. Expand cluster fault tolerance options for greater resilience and storage efficiency. Add strict rack awareness to improve protection across racks and nearby data centers. Introduce more accurate VM memory metrics for better capacity planning. Support live migration from older AHV versions to newer clusters with no VM downtime. Improve alert management with richer policy details and built-in troubleshooting actions. Refresh the Recovery Points experience with a faster, more capable interface. Simplify navigation with an updated Admin Center and Application Switcher. Deliver significant accessibility improvements across the interface, including better keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and WCAG 2.2 AA alignment. Upgrade the Controller VM operating system to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 for improved security alignment.External StorageAdd Dell PowerStore support for external storage over NVMe/TCP. Extend Disaster Recovery support to Dell PowerStore environments, including Metro Availability, synchronous and asynchronous replication, and live VM migration.FixesThis release includes a broad set of stability, reliability, and usability improvements across Prism Central, including:Improve upgrade reliability and reduce upgrade failures. Resolve VM management, cloning, restore, and recovery issues. Improve Disaster Recovery reliability and recovery workflows. Strengthen role-based access control and project permissions. Improve authentication, SAML, Active Directory, and Identity Management reliability. Resolve networking, storage, and API stability issues. Improve Life Cycle Manager, Objects, Marketplace, and Self-Service reliability. Address numerous UI inconsistencies, performance issues, and service stability improvements across the platform.DeprecationsDeprecate the Console tab in favor of Launch Console. Begin the transition away from legacy Nutanix APIs (v0.8–v3). Migrate integrations to v4 APIs. Announce the future removal of cluster-level quotas for Projects and Self-Service.

Nutanix Kubernetes Platform 2.18 brings smarter insights, stronger security, and smoother operations to your containerized workloads.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.NewAccelerate troubleshooting with the AI Navigator MCP Server, which analyzes live cluster data to provide context-aware root cause analysis. Meet strict compliance standards using fully FIPS 140-3 compliant clusters and new hardened Ubuntu Pro images. Combine GPU acceleration and FIPS compliance when building images for offline Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. Deploy essential data services instantly. Nutanix Data Services for Kubernetes is now included by default in air-gapped installations. Keep your infrastructure cutting-edge with full support for Kubernetes 1.35, containerd v2, Rocky Linux 9.7, and Flatcar LTS.ImprovementsSimplify GitOps and cluster management by using the NKPCluster resource as your single source of truth. Prevent downtime before it happens with automated preflight checks that catch misconfigurations during cluster updates. Save time with automatic installation and registration of NKP clusters to Prism Central. Transition Istio deployments seamlessly to the lightweight ambient mode. Enhance system observability with Grafana Loki 3 and native OpenTelemetry support.FixesEnsures GPU workloads schedule reliably by properly labeling all nodes. Keeps secure connections active by fixing automated certificate renewals for Gateway API resources. Prevents storage-related node outages by aggressively cleaning up unused container images. Improves overall system stability by resolving out-of-memory errors across critical controller pods.

Elegantly more powerful. Quietly more secure. Effortlessly more capable.NKP 2.16.1 arrives with a focus on intelligence, simplicity, and enterprise-grade resilience. This release brings expanded Kubernetes compatibility, deeper automation, stronger security foundations, and powerful new infrastructure features designed to scale the modern hybrid cloud.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.✨ What’s NewKubernetes 1.33 SupportNKP now supports Kubernetes 1.33 across attached clusters, unlocking the latest upstream capabilities and performance improvements.Ubuntu Pro, Ready to GoEnterprise-grade Ubuntu Pro images are now bundled for NKP Pro and Ultimate. You get hardened security, rapid patching, and long-term stability — all integrated directly into NKP lifecycle management.Rocky Linux 9.6 SupportRocky Linux 9.6 joins the lineup of supported operating systems for even more flexibility across environments.External Secrets Operator, Built-InThe latest External Secrets Operator (ESO) is now preinstalled on management clusters—bringing first-class secret management without extra configuration.(Note: Existing ESO deployments should be removed prior to upgrade.)vGPU Node PoolsA major leap forward: NKP now supports vGPU-enabled node pools in addition to GPU passthrough. This empowers more efficient GPU sharing for AI and high-performance workloads, with telemetry collected directly by Nutanix Pulse.Pre-Flight Cluster ChecksNew NKP CLI pre-flight validations catch misconfigurations before deployment—saving time, reducing risk, and ensuring consistent cluster creation.Air-Gapped Deployment, SimplifiedNKP automatically deploys an internal registry mirror to house required platform images. No more manual image push for air-gapped installs.Failure Domain AwarenessYou can now define failure domains during cluster creation, ensuring control plane nodes are intelligently distributed for high availability.Automated Certificate RenewalNKP now handles automatic rotation of control plane certificates. NKP Insights monitors expiry and alerts you long before certificates become a problem.Multi-Provider FlexibilityNKP Pro now supports multiple infrastructure providers of the same type — for example, multiple Prism Centrals managing multiple workload clusters.Pulse Telemetry IntegrationNKP now integrates with Nutanix Pulse to automatically send anonymized telemetry for smarter diagnostics and product improvements.Partner Catalog, CentralizedA streamlined partner application catalog brings consistent, one-click deployment of curated apps across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.License Upgrades in One ClickLicenses can now be upgraded directly from the NKP UI — without removing or reapplying previous keys.TLS Support for Nutanix COSIEnhanced COSI capabilities now include configurable TLS certificates for Prism Central and object store endpoints.Enterprise AI Deployment, AutomatedNutanix Enterprise AI deployment on NKP is now fully automated — no more manual CLI steps.CIS-Compliant Images by DefaultNKP now ships only CIS-compliant Rocky and Ubuntu images for secure-by-default cluster foundations.Floating IP Access for VPCVPC-based NKP clusters can now be accessed externally using Floating IP addresses.🔧 Key FixesNKP 2.16 and 2.16.1 include numerous stability improvements and issue resolutions:Fixes for Grafana plugin errors in air-gapped environments. Corrected multi-deployment UI display issues for apps. Resolved cluster autoscaler failures in multi-infrastructure environments. Resolved node pool visibility issues in the NKP UI. Fixes for workload cluster deployment failures caused by proxy or memory leak issues. Enhancements for GPU detection and support across large AOS clusters. Cleanups for stale cluster entries in UI Redux cache. Improved FIPS manifest packaging and validation. (Full details in the release notes.)⚠️ Known Issues & Limitations (Top Highlights)Knative not fully supported on FIPS-enabled clusters. Rancher Desktop pre-flight checks may show generic errors — Docker, Colima, and Podman are recommended for macOS. Registry mirrors with subpaths can cause installation failures on non-Nutanix providers. NCR Private Registry may require additional certificate trust configuration for management cluster workloads. PVC provisioning issues may impact Kommander installation under some conditions. Harbor is not supported on FIPS clusters.See the full notes for deeper detail and current workarounds.📊 NKP Insights 1.6 — What’s NewKubernetes 1.33 support carried forward in Insights. Certificate expiry alerts now track automated certificate rotation. CloudNativePG migration — NKP Insights now manages its database using CNPG. Nutanix Objects support for storage via COSI. Trivy security database auto-updates (with manual support in air-gapped environments).💡 The Big Picture: What You Should KnowNKP 2.16 is a foundational release — stronger security, deeper automation, and improved scale-out infrastructure. vGPU support + Ubuntu Pro make this release especially important for AI, ML, and GPU-intensive workloads. Air-gapped deployments are dramatically simpler, thanks to the internal registry mirror. Certificate management and Insights improvements reduce operational burden for SREs and platform teams. CIS-compliant images and stronger TLS support reinforce NKP’s security posture. 

Nutanix Database Service (NDB) 2.9 brings fresh power, resilience, and simplicity to database lifecycle management—whether you’re running Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL. This release delivers major innovations in disaster recovery, high availability, security, and user experience, so your databases stay protected, performant, and effortless to manage.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.✨ What’s New Oracle Disaster Recovery Full integration with Oracle Data Guard—setup and manage DR directly from the NDB console, API, or CLI. SQL Server at Scale Support for multi-database groups: up to 5 groups per VM, each with 35 databases (175 per server). Secure communication with WinRM over HTTPS, meeting enterprise-grade security requirements. Enterprise Security Built-In SELinux enforcing mode now supported for MongoDB, Oracle, and PostgreSQL servers. Protection against human error, ransomware, and corruption with NDB Control Plane Backup & Recovery. High Availability for MySQL Provision HA MySQL instances across Nutanix clusters for fault-tolerant deployments. Cloud-Init Support Standardized Linux VM configuration at runtime for faster, more reliable provisioning. Smarter Storage Insights New storage consumption reporting gives deep visibility into usage by databases, clones, and Time Machines. Accessibility Matters Major improvements aligned with WCAG 2.2 Level AA for a more inclusive experience. Bulk Patching at Scale Manage up to 80 DB server VMs per maintenance window for faster patch cycles. ✅ Resolved Issues SQL Server upgrades and patching are now more reliable, with fixes for cluster instance reinstalls, in-place restores, and LDAP prechecks. PostgreSQL stability improvements for HA deployments and rollback handling. Oracle RAC standby creation and replication errors resolved. MongoDB restores from snapshots and PITR are now seamless. UI fixes, including VLAN selection accuracy. Control plane upgraded from unsupported PostgreSQL version 10.23 to remove vulnerabilities. ⚠️ Known Issues Upgrade quirks: High-frequency backup environments may see temporary Time Machine alerts during upgrades. Storage efficiency: Periodic fstrim must be manually enabled on Linux VMs to prevent bloated volumes. Oracle: RAC/PDB clone refresh issues and restrictions with SUSE + XFS remain. SQL Server: Certain FCI installs may fail with Analysis Services present; VirtIO 1.2.4 is not supported. PostgreSQL: Key handling errors on RHEL 9.4; use updated OOB profiles. MongoDB: Aborted sharded cluster provisions may require manual cleanup. UI: Some dashboard tiles may not reflect Object Storage usage accurately. 🔗 Compatibility Highlights Platforms: AOS 7.3, 7.0, 6.10, 6.5; vSphere 7.0 & 8.0; AHV supported via AOS. Databases: Oracle 11.2 → 21c (with ASM/HA limitations) SQL Server 2014 → 2022 (AG/FCI support varies by edition) PostgreSQL 13 → 17 (Community + EDB) MongoDB 6.0 → 8.0 (Community + Enterprise) MySQL 8.0 / 8.4, MariaDB 10.6 / 10.11 Browsers: Chrome 130+, Firefox 132+, Safari 18.1+. 🌟 The Bottom LineWith NDB 2.9, Nutanix delivers enterprise-grade resilience, scalability, and security while making database management more intuitive than ever. From Oracle disaster recovery to MySQL HA, from enhanced accessibility to smarter storage insights—this release sets a new standard for simplicity and confidence in database operations.Have questions, continue the conversation in the Nutanix Database Service (NDB) forum.

Flow Network Security Next-Gen version 5.0.1 is now available, bringing several key enhancements and improvements to your network security experience.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.What's NewCisco ACI Integration: Flow Network Security Next-Gen now integrates seamlessly with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), expanding your microsegmentation capabilities. Single-Stack Architecture: This release features a single-stack architecture, resulting in better resource utilization and higher performance compared to dual-stack configurations.Compatibility RequirementsTo ensure a smooth experience, make sure your environment meets the following compatibility requirements:AOS version 6.10 AHV version 20230302.100173 Prism Central version pc.2024.2.0.x Network Controller version 3.0.0 or laterKnown IssuesWhile we've made significant improvements, we're aware of a couple of issues to watch out for:Default quarantine policies for VLAN policy scope may not be created if Flow Microsegmentation is enabled via API before Network Controller is enabled (NET-17450) Importing a large number of policies (especially those with 4000 service groups or more) may lead to an out-of-memory condition for the Flow service (NET-18440)Deployment HighlightsThis release supports various deployment scenarios, including VLAN only, VPC only, and mixed environments. For detailed instructions on installation and prerequisites, refer to the full release notes document.By addressing these key areas, Flow Network Security Next-Gen 5.0.1 aims to provide a more robust and efficient network security solution for your organization.

A Smarter, More Secure MoveNutanix Move 6.0 introduces thoughtful improvements that make migrations more reliable, more secure, and easier to monitor. It’s not just an update — it’s a reimagined experience for moving workloads with confidence.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.✨ What’s New Upgrade Path Made Simple Direct in-place upgrade from Move 5.6.0. Versions 5.4.x and 5.5.x can still move forward through migration. Security Policy Migration Bring your security posture with you: seamlessly migrate VMware NSX policies into Nutanix Flow Network Security (FNS). Health at a Glance New View Metrics dashboard gives real-time insights into the appliance’s health, so you know exactly how Move is performing. Refined Experience Improved UI, tighter security controls, and a host of bug fixes deliver a smoother, more intuitive migration journey. ✅ Compatibility Updates AOS: 6.5 → 7.3.1 ESXi: 6.0 → 8.0 (with notes on TLS and licensing) Hyper-V: Windows Server 2012 → 2022 Files: 4.4.0 → 5.2.0 NSX: 3.2.3, 4.1.0 (for security policy migration) Prism Central: up to 2024.3.1 🛠️ Fixes You’ll Notice Smarter prechecks for network mapping to avoid surprises at cutover. Improved stability when working with scaled Prism Central. Better handling of guest OS IDs and disk order retention across platforms. Clearer error messages when Azure VM quotas run out. More reliable migrations when handling special characters in file server names. ⚠️ Known Issues (To Keep in Mind) Secure Boot VMs may require VirtIO 1.1.7 before cutover. Some NGT installations may downgrade VirtIO versions (fix in progress). Specific issues persist with vSAN 6.5, Hyper-V differencing disks, and Azure Ultra SSDs as OS disks. A handful of migrations (e.g., AHV → AWS, Files migration states) require manual workarounds or retries. 📝 Notes Nutanix Move now reserves 172.17.0.0/16 and 172.18.0.0/16 for internal services. New permissions are required for ESXi source migrations, including Cryptographic Operations: Direct Access. Supported VirtIO version: 1.2.4. The Bottom LineNutanix Move 6.0 is all about making migrations safer, smarter, and more transparent. With security policy migration, real-time health metrics, and a host of refinements, it brings you closer to effortless workload mobility.Continue the conversation in the Nutanix Move forum.

Nutanix Objects 5.2.1 is now available, bringing several key improvements and fixes to enhance your experience.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.Key Improvements and FixesResolved Race Condition: We've addressed a race condition (ENG-799005) that was impacting object store deployment and upgrade operations, ensuring smoother transitions. Bucket Size Calculation: An issue where bucket size didn't reduce to zero after object expiry when expiration and tiering were enabled has been fixed (ENG-800836).Known Issues and ConsiderationsNKE and Prism Central Restoration: When Nutanix Kubernetes Engine (NKE) is enabled, restoring a Prism Central instance using Prism Central Backup and Restore (PCBR) may lead to inconsistencies in certain Insights Data Fabric (IDF) entity types (ENG-783153, ENG-786507). Nutanix Objects Browser on VPC with NAT: Launching the Nutanix Objects browser on a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) with Network Address Translation (NAT) configuration may encounter issues (ENG-758826).Upgrade ConsiderationsTo perform a dark site upgrade to Nutanix Objects version 5.1, ensure you download and extract the Microservices Platform (MSP) 2.6.0 bundle in the same web server location as the Nutanix Objects bundle.These release notes provide essential information for a successful upgrade and operation of Nutanix Objects 5.2.1. For detailed compatibility information, refer to the Software Interoperability Matrix on the Nutanix Support Portal.Have questions, continue the conversation in the Nutanix Objects forum.

Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) 2.16 is here, bringing exciting new features, enhancements, and fixes to make your Kubernetes experience even better.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.Key Features and EnhancementsKubernetes 1.33 Support: NKP 2.16 now supports the latest Kubernetes version, 1.33, ensuring you're always up-to-date with the latest Kubernetes advancements. Rocky Linux 9.6 Support: Enjoy enhanced compatibility with Rocky Linux 9.6, expanding your operating system options. vGPU Node Pools: Optimize GPU resource utilization with support for vGPU-enabled node pools alongside passthrough GPUs in Nutanix infrastructure. Pre-flight Checks: The NKP CLI now includes pre-flight validation checks to detect common configuration and environment issues before cluster deployment or upgrade. Partner Catalog: Explore a wide range of partner applications through the new centralized partner catalog. License Upgrade: Easily upgrade your NKP licenses directly from the NKP user interface, streamlining your workflow.Resolved IssuesGrafana Plugin Errors in Air-gapped Environments: We've fixed the issue where Grafana was attempting to download plugins in air-gapped clusters. Workload Cluster Deployment Issues: Resolved a memory leak in the cluster API addon provider helm (CAAPH) component that was causing newly created workload clusters to miss essential services. Scaling Issues: Fixed a problem where NKP clusters failed to scale down due to node pool replica configurations outside the current replica range.Security UpdatesMitigated Security Vulnerabilities: NKP 2.16 includes important security updates, reinforcing our commitment to providing secure software.Upgrade to NKP 2.16 today and experience the latest enhancements and improvements.Have questions, continue the conversation in the NKP forums.

NKP 2.15.1 is a maintenance release focused on stability, security, and smoother day-to-day operations.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.What’s New Bitnami Image Migration Resolved We’ve eliminated the dependency on Bitnami’s public catalog after their migration, ensuring images are consistently available without disruption. Fixes and Improvements Harbor UI Quota Display Storage provider quotas may still incorrectly appear as “Unlimited” in the Harbor UI, but configured limits remain enforced. Private Registry Deployments Applications deployed on the management cluster using the NCR private registry may fail due to certificate mismatches. A trusted CA configuration is recommended. Kommander Installation Reliability Certain persistent volume claims (PVCs) may prevent Kommander installation. Restarting the pod allows installation to continue. Rook Ceph on vSphere Some RHEL-based vSphere clusters may encounter errors when deploying Rook Ceph, impacting Velero and Loki object stores. Custom Cluster Banners Custom banners created on earlier versions are lost during upgrades and must be reapplied. UI Refresh Needed During cluster creation, UI options may dim until the page is refreshed. Limitations & Deprecations Air-gapped Trivy Scans Vulnerability scans require a manual database sync in air-gapped environments. Harbor on FIPS Harbor is not supported on FIPS clusters. Self-Signed Certificates By default, the NCR registry uses self-signed certificates. Workload clusters must be configured to trust these. OS & API Changes Ubuntu 20.04 support removed. RHEL 8.8 deprecated. apps.kommander.mesosphere.io/v1alpha2 API is deprecated in favor of v1alpha3. The --charts-bundle flag is no longer required for Kommander installation.

A powerful step forward in performance, control, and simplicity.Nutanix Enterprise AI 2.4 introduces meaningful improvements that make managing inference endpoints faster, smarter, and more flexible—across edge, on-prem, or cloud environments.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.🧠 Smarter Performance, Built-In CPU and GPU Acceleration Choose between GPU or Intel® AMX-enabled CPU acceleration for optimal performance—tailored to your workload. Expanded Model Support Pre-validated support for new Hugging Face and NVIDIA models including Llama 3, Mistral, Stable Diffusion, and more. Now with NVIDIA H200 GPU support Tap into the next generation of high-performance AI acceleration. 🛠️ A Simpler, Smoother Workflow New Endpoint Creation Wizard A guided, intuitive flow for building endpoints—no YAML needed. Create Endpoints from Imported Models Go from model import to deployment in a single click. Auto Model Size Detection Model size is now automatically detected when importing from Hugging Face. HTTP Proxy Support Easily connect to external services—even from air-gapped or dark sites. 🔐 More Control, More Confidence Fine-Grained Access to Models Control exactly which models your users can import or upload—via catalog, direct URLs, or manual upload. Search, Filter, and Discover Improved model and endpoint search with case-insensitive matching. 📊 Better Insights at a Glance Enhanced Endpoint Metrics Get visibility into model performance with new metrics: Time to First Token (TTFT) Time Per Output Token (TPOT) Output Tokens per Second Kubernetes Monitoring Made Easy A unified view of your cluster, nodes, and usage—all in one place. Click-Through Model Links Quickly access Hugging Face or NIM model source pages right from your dashboard. 🧰 Support Gets Smarter Support Bundles On Demand Generate support bundles from your Kubernetes cluster to streamline troubleshooting with Nutanix Support. Minimum Requirements Kubernetes 1.31, NVIDIA GPU Operator v25.3.0, NVIDIA Toolkit v1.17.5, and more. Supported GPUs: NVIDIA L40S, A100, H100, H100-NVL, and H200. For full software and GPU requirements, see the Nutanix Enterprise AI Guide.🎯 Final ThoughtWith this release, Nutanix Enterprise AI becomes even more robust—giving enterprises the tools they need to securely deploy and monitor GenAI workloads at scale, with greater control and visibility than ever before.Continue the conversation on the Nutanix Cloud Platform for AI forum. 

AOS 7.3.0.1 is here — a refinement release that polishes your experience with improved stability, sharper compatibility, and critical bug fixes. It’s everything you love about AOS, made even smoother.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.🌟 What’s New One Small Fix. One Giant Leap for Stability. Resolved a rare but critical issue that caused Stargate and Curator services to fail on deduplication-enabled clusters after upgrading to AOS 7.3.  ⚙️ Bundled Software AOS 7.3.0.1 ships with: NCC 5.2.0 NGT 4.3 Foundation 5.9 LCM 3.2 Flow Network Security 4.2.1 🛠️ Resolved Issues — Fast. Reliable. Resilient. 🔧 Stargate stability restored. Previously, enabling deduplication could crash key services — now resolved. 🚧 Known Issues — Heads-Up So You’re a Step AheadAHV Management Post-upgrade, cluster CPU features may downgrade  NIC deployment errors using v4 API  Flash mode toggle may fail with volume groups  Data Replication & Protection Force delete tasks may hang Snapshot replication quirks with NearSync  Manual VM recovery may omit NIC  Prism & NGT Web console may fail under high load  NGT service may fail post-upgrade  Infrastructure & Services On-disk deduplication may auto-disable on large fresh deployments  VM memory changes round up on AHV Networking Virtual switch updates may fail if launched from Prism Central  📦 Upgrade Essentials Use Life Cycle Manager (LCM) via Prism to upgrade. V3 VM APIs are not supported in Prism Element. Stick with Prism Central. Host-based reservation is deprecated—switch to segment-based. VLAN Discovery is disabled by default for safety. Compatibility with NetBackup 8.2 requires an EEB from Veritas. ✅ Feature Support by HypervisorWhether you're running AHV, ESXi, or Hyper-V, AOS 7.3.0.1 brings robust support across critical features like: Self-service restore Async DR with NearSync VM roles and RBAC vGPU, vNUMA, and whole-node maintenance mode (For full compatibility, check the matrix in the Support Portal). 

NCM Self-Service 3.8.1.2 delivers a more stable and responsive experience, while keeping hybrid cloud management simple and powerful. This release focuses on important fixes and improved compatibility — with a continued focus on Python 3 support.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.🛠 Improvements & Fixes Smarter Upgrades: Fixed a bug that failed to prevent upgrades in Marketplace and DR-enabled setups where Zookeeper nodes were misconfigured. Now, upgrade validations behave as expected. Faster Marketplace Loads: Improved performance for heavy Marketplace loads by resolving memory spikes and sluggish response times in API calls. 🧠 Important to Know Python 2 Support Has Ended Self-Service now officially requires Python 3 for all eScripts. Blueprints, runbooks, and day-2 operations relying on Python 2 must be updated to ensure proper functionality. 🌐 Browser CompatibilityFully supported on: Microsoft Edge 12+ Firefox 22+ Chrome 45+ Safari 10+ Supports Prism Central compatibility via Nutanix’s Interoperability Matrix.🧩 Known IssuesSome things we’re still polishing: Policy & Endpoint UI Bugs Occasional blank screens or error messages when editing endpoints or creating approval policies. Workarounds are available in Nutanix KBs. Runbooks & Variable Glitches Execution behavior may not align with project ownership changes, and dynamic secret variables still need DSL-based updates. Restore Oddities A few quirks remain in backup and restore workflows, including config update failures or incorrect app states during and after upgrades. ⏱ Under the HoodThis release continues support for: Kubernetes 1.16 and 1.17 Previously introduced 3.8 and 3.8.1 features Have questions about NCM Self-Service 3.8.1.2, post them in our forum.

A bold step forward in Kubernetes-native storage, Nutanix Cloud Native AOS 1.0.0 brings the power of AOS to Amazon EKS. Built to run as Kubernetes pods, this release delivers performance, simplicity, and resiliency for stateful workloads—wherever your containers live.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.✨ What’s New Cloud Native Architecture AOS now runs as Kubernetes pods (AOS Pods), delivering software-defined storage directly within EKS environments—no CVMs required. Fully Application-Centric Supports thin provisioning, compression, app-level snapshots, replication, and DR with RPO ≥ 1 hour using Nutanix Data Services for Kubernetes (NDK). Amazon EKS Support (Only) Initial support focuses on Amazon EKS, enabling deployment on fully managed Kubernetes clusters. 🚀 Key Benefits High performance, low latency Efficient, cost-effective storage usage Seamless integration with K8s workloads Built-in data protection with RF2 replication ⚙️ Requirements & Limits Supported EC2 Instance Types i3en, i4i, m6id, and m5d instance families (e.g., i3en.6xlarge → 3725 GiB EBS) Resource Limits Max worker nodes per cluster: 15 Max PVCs per node: 64 Max PVC size: 200 TB Max snapshots per volume: 15 🛠️ Known Issues (Top Highlights) nxctl cluster start may change the cluster UUID without updating NDK CRs—manual fix required. Cluster upgrade fails if a node is terminated mid-upgrade. Health checks via kubectl exec may fail—use direct SSH to AOS pod. Unregister clusters before deleting CN-AOS Control Plane to avoid cleanup issues. Cluster destroy may fail if orphaned nodegroups exist—manual cleanup needed. Concurrent AOS pod restarts during upgrade can stall the workflow. 📘 Installation GuideAvailable at: Nutanix Cloud Native AOS Docs → Deployment🛡️ Support Policy SnapshotEach major upgrade family is supported for 12 months after the next upgrade’s release. Updates within a family receive maintenance only until the next update is available.