Product Updates

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.

This update brings meaningful improvements and bug fixes to ensure your Nutanix clusters remain fast, stable, and secure — just the way you expect.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.💡 What’s New This release bundles: NCC 5.1.1 NGT 4.2 Foundation 5.7.1 LCM 3.1.1 Flow Network Security 4.2.0 Note: AHV is no longer included in the AOS bundle. For clean installs or cluster expansion, download AHV separately via the Nutanix Support Portal.✅ Resolved Issues — More Stability, Less Hassle Security & SSL: Custom ECDSA SSL certificates no longer break App Switcher or VM operations. Metro Availability: Enabling on DR-segmented clusters now works as expected. Flow Upgrades: Fixed an issue where Flow install failures could freeze the CVM. Stargate Crashes: Resolved recurring WAL recovery issues and high CVM CPU spikes. Data Hydration: No more infinite retries — nearSync and garbage collection are back on track. Prism Central Tasks: PC web console no longer delays subtasks triggered from Prism Element. 🧠 Important Considerations Chrony replaces NTP for time sync. TCP Wrapper, VLAN discovery, and host-based reservation methods are not supported. v3 VM APIs should only be used in Prism Central (not in Prism Element). Upgrading with NVIDIA GPUs requires additional validation. 🔄 Supported Features by HypervisorMost core features work across AHV, ESXi, and Hyper-V. Highlights: NearSync, Metro Availability, and Role-Based Access Control supported on AHV and ESXi. vGPU & vNUMA available on AHV and ESXi. Self-service restore, DR runbooks, Calm, and microsegmentation — AHV leads the pack here. AOS 7.0.1.7 is all about polish — addressing edge-case issues, tightening integrations, and smoothing the path for operations at scale. If you’ve been waiting for a good moment to upgrade, this is it.

Build for Simplicity. Ready for Scale.This release is about polish, scale, and future-proofing. Cleaner upgrades, more efficient resource handling, tighter security, and support for modern configurations make pc.2024.2.0.9 a smart step forward.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updates✨ What’s New Streamlined Stability Critical bugs resolved to make your experience smoother and more reliable. Enhanced Self-Service Self-Service upgraded to v3.8.1.2. Support for Python 2 eScripts has been retired — it's time to go all-in on Python 3. More Secure, More Stable Resolved CVEs and hardened security around Marketplace activation and Epsilon services. ⚙️ Key Highlights📈 Scalability Upgrades X-Large 3-VM deployments now support: 25,000 VMs 300 clusters 1,000 nodes 75,000 virtual disks 💡 Smarter Resource Allocation Dynamic Resource Boost Optional features like Disaster Recovery, Intelligent Operations, Flow Network Security, and Self-Service now automatically allocate vCPU and memory as needed. 🧰 Bundled GoodnessIncludes updated versions of: Nutanix Cluster Check: 5.0.1 Self-Service: 3.8.1.2 Nutanix Kubernetes Engine: 2.2.3 Network Controller: 4.0.0 🛠 Fixes You’ll Appreciate ✅ Fixed high memory use from calm_marketplace_items API ✅ Fixed Prism Central upgrades stalling at 95% due to Epsilon service ✅ Fixed issue preventing Marketplace from enabling due to internal service failure ⚠️ What You Should Know (Limitations & Notes) AOS 6.8 or 6.10 is required for new pc.2024.2 installations X-Small VMs can’t use scale-out deployments Hyper-V is no longer supported for Prism Central TCP Wrapper deprecated as of AOS 6.8 and pc.2024.1 🧭 Known Issues (In Brief) VM disk conversions (OVA ➝ VMDK) may be slow on busy clusters Cross-cluster live migrations may stall if node histories aren’t cleaned Recovery plan tasks might not auto-refresh — refresh manually Role-based access control (RBAC) quirks: category permissions may not apply correctly Prism Central web console might become unresponsive when filtering for large numbers of VMs or categories ➡️ See full list of known issues and workarounds🔐 Security & Identity Updates Continued SAML support with tested providers: Okta, ADFS, Microsoft Entra ID, and more IAM supported only on on-prem deployments (ESXi & AHV) 📦 Before You Upgrade Review resource requirements here Upgrade paths and compatibility: Interoperability Matrix   

What's NewNDB 2.8.1.1 delivers a more streamlined, secure, and resilient experience for managing your database fleet at scale — from on-prem to NC2 in the cloud.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updates✨ Highlights More secure PostgreSQL automation Resolved lingering SSH private key cleanup issues during scaling and Time Machine ops. Improved HA for PostgreSQL Corrected user privilege issues in archive storage communications for PostgreSQL-HA deployments. 🛠️ Resolved Issues PostgreSQL: Private keys are now properly removed post-automation tasks. HA deployments now use correct user privileges during archive/storage operations. 🚧 Known Issues & Workarounds (Select List) Upgrade Restrictions You must be on NDB 2.6.x or later to upgrade. Earlier versions require a step-up upgrade path. Agent Upgrade Errors Known issues with upgrade errors like "Expecting value: line 1 column 1" or "Era Cluster Agent upgrade" errors — retrying usually resolves the issue (see KB 14802). PostgreSQL Cloning may fail with older profiles; use updated software profiles. Archive log storage may run out of space — increase mount point size if needed. Oracle Oracle RAC fails if SID exceeds 8 characters (Oracle 11.2.0.1, 12.1.0.2). Oracle 21c upgrades unsupported if TDE is enabled. Kernel parameter tweaks may be needed to prevent provisioning hangs. SQL Server Provisioning can fail if Task Scheduler is blocked by GPO. VirtIO 1.2.4 causes instability — recommended to use versions 1.2.3 or 1.1.7. MongoDB In-place restores for replica sets unsupported — use clones. Sharded cluster clean-up may require manual intervention post-abort. UI & Misc VLAN selection UI quirks — use checkboxes to ensure persistence. Cannot provide an empty SSH key via API during provisioning. ✅ Compatibility AOS: 7.0, 6.10, 6.8.N, 6.5 AHV: Supported versions with the above AOS releases vSphere: 8.0, 7.0 Prism Central: 2024.2, 2024.3 Objects: 4.3.0.2, 5.0, 5.0.1 Flow: 5.0.0 Supported Browsers: Chrome 130+, Firefox 132+, Safari 18+ 🧠 Database Engine Support (Selected Highlights) Oracle: 11.2 to 21c supported on RHEL, OEL, SUSE with udev, ASMlib, ASMFD (varies by version). CDB/PDB supported. SQL Server: 2014–2022, including Always On AG and FCI support. Full support on Windows Server 2016–2022. PostgreSQL (Community + EDB): Versions 14–17 supported across RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu. HA and single instance modes supported. MongoDB: Versions 6.0–8.0 supported (Community & Enterprise). Single, replica set, and sharded cluster deployments available. MySQL & MariaDB: MySQL 8.0 and MariaDB 10.6–10.11 supported on RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu, Debian. 🚀 Upgrade Tips Wait 15 seconds and refresh your browser post-upgrade to load the new UI. Use the NDB upgrade guide for detailed steps. For detailed installation, upgrade, and user guides, visit the Nutanix support portal .

 🎉 Smarter, More Accessible, and Built for ResilienceWe’re excited to announce the release of Nutanix Objects 5.2—a powerful update that brings improved accessibility, smarter networking, enhanced storage efficiency, and robust disaster recovery capabilities to your object storage platform.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updates✨ What’s New🌐 Built-In Accessibility (WCAG 2.2 Level AA)Nutanix Objects is now more inclusive and easier to navigate with keyboard-friendly controls, screen reader compatibility, and semantic UI enhancements.🛡️ Prism Central Disaster Recovery SupportRestore Objects operations quickly in the event of a Prism Central failure—ensuring seamless continuity and minimal downtime.🔌 Advanced Network SegmentationSeparate management, infrastructure, and data traffic on dedicated or shared networks for increased security and flexibility.☁️ VPC with NAT SupportDeploy Objects with a hybrid underlay/overlay network setup using Network Address Translation (NAT)—ideal for complex cloud environments.👁️ Objects Visualizer UpgradesNow you can: Create text/code objects directly in the browser. Open and preview objects with plug-ins of your choice. 🧠 Smarter Erasure CodingBoost storage efficiency on large clusters with increased erasure strip sizes.🗃️ Retroactive Lifecycle PoliciesApply updated expiration and tiering rules to existing objects—even previous versions.🔑 Self-Service Key ManagementEnd users and delegated admins can now manage their own access and secret keys—no Prism Central admin needed.🛠️ Resolved IssuesThis release also addresses key issues, including: Incorrect bucket lists displayed post-upgrade. Cleanup of replication endpoints. Deployment issues with load balancer scaling. ⚠️ Known IssuesSome items to be aware of: Prism Central restores with NKE may cause deployment inconsistencies. NAT-mode browser access may require a workaround. IAM and alert visibility updates have minor timing delays. Read the full list of known issues →🔧 Upgrade Notes MSP 2.6.0 is required for dark site upgrades. Don’t forget to lock down clusters using mspctl post-upgrade. Use NCC 3.9.1+ to collect logs after updating. 💬 Questions or feedback about this release?Drop them below, or head to the Nutanix Objects forum for more.Stay tuned for more updates—and happy storing! 🧡 

We are delighted to announce the GA of NCM 1.5! This release marks a significant milestone for NCM, and delivers the foundation of the next-gen unified NCM platform for delivering innovation & enterprise scale going forward.Key highlights of NCM 1.5 include:Inventory Browser & Signals, providing unified cloud monitoring and improved troubleshooting experience. Inventory Browser allows admins to monitor and contextually analyze cloud infrastructure entities. Signals centralizes Alerts, Events, and Audits. Unified and consistent enablement workflow for AIOps and Self Service. Modern k8s-based infrastructure and data platform, which will be the foundation of the next-gen NCM addressing enterprise readiness.DocumentsNCM 1.5 Blogpost Documentation on PortalWhat’s Next?Building on the new platform, the next NCM release, NCM 2.0, will be ready foprime-timeme! It will deliver the following key features:Multi-PC support across all NCM capabilities and Nutanix Central integration allowing customers to manage cloud environments from a single pane of glass. Cluster HA improving resiliency. Cost Governance on-premises unblocking dark-site customers to use the capability.  AvailabilityNCM 1.5 is available now as a limited release for organizations that meet specific qualification criteria. To learn about upgrading and how NCM 1.5 can help your IT team manage hybrid multicloud environments more effectively, contact your Nutanix Account Representative.

Prism Central is the native control plane user interface unified across multiple Nutanix clusters.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updatesWhat's new with Prism Central pc.2024.3.1.2This release brings critical fixes, performance improvements, and essential compatibility updates that keep Prism Central running smoothly at scale. Here's what's new and what you should know.✨ What’s New Scalability Enhancements Better support for large-scale environments. Updated guidance for x-small to x-large VM deployments with clarified vDisk, VM, and cluster limits. Optional Feature Optimization Intelligent Operations now dynamically adds memory (2 GB for small; 4 GB for large/x-large VMs). New resource profiles provided for DR, Flow Security, Marketplace, and Self-Service. 🛠 Resolved Issues Web Console Stability Fixed issues preventing Prism Element launch, failing manual reports, and alert detail errors due to Aplos Engine API failures. Access Management Resolved missing internal users from access policies, improving connectivity between Prism Element and Prism Central. Logout Experience Browser cookie fix eliminates hangs after logouts in certain scenarios. Service Recovery Improved stability of Magneto and Prism Gateway services in edge cases (e.g., disk space fill-ups during image uploads). ICMP Resilience Prism Central services now operate correctly in networks where ICMP is blocked. 📦 Bundled Software NCC 5.1.1 Self-Service (Calm) 4.1.0 Lifecycle Manager 3.1.1 Nutanix Kubernetes Engine 2.2.3 Microservices Platform 2.6.1.1 Objects Manager 5.1 📏 Key Deployment Notes Minimum AOS for Deployment: 6.8 X-Small Prism Central: For older AOS compatibility (read-only features) Scale-Out Support: Not available for x-small VMs or unmanaged clusters Network Latency Requirement: Must remain below 150 ms between Prism Central and Prism Element 🔐 Security and Compatibility Visit Nutanix Vulnerability Database for CVE disclosures. Prism Central supports ADFS, Azure ADFS, Okta, PingOne, Shibboleth, and Keycloak with on-prem deployments only. Not supported with Hyper-V, IAM for Karbon ≤2.2, or Nutanix Objects ≤3.1.x. 🧠 Before You Upgrade Review KB-16847 for resource planning Use Compatibility Matrix to confirm cluster version compatibility For large environments or optional features, validate VM size and capacity requirements first

Nutanix Files is a software-defined scale-out file server. It can be used as the repository for unstructured data like home directories, user profiles, departmental shares, and application logs.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updatesWhat’s New in Nutanix Files 5.0.0.2Nutanix Files 5.0.0.2 is a maintenance release that includes updates to enhance performance, improve stability, and resolve issues.Key HighlightsResolved IssuesLog Collection Improvements: Addressed issues with Logbay log collection on FSVMs. Performance Enhancements: Fixed performance degradation caused by canceling directory query requests on large folders. File Access Reliability: Corrected problems opening previously tiered files due to tiering process case sensitivity. Debugging Enhancements: Resolved missing external IP addresses in debugging logs. High Availability Stability: Fixed replicator issues causing file servers to enter high availability (HA) state. Service Availability: Solved tiering-related file recall issues affecting Files service availability. Upgrade Stability: Resolved profile disconnection and .ost file issues during upgrades from versions prior to Files 4.4. Service Disruptions: Fixed issues with disabled core causing file server service disruptions and alerts. SMB Migration: Addressed SMB password issues preventing SMB share discovery during migration post-upgrade. Migration Latency: Resolved timeout issues causing latencies during share migration. Certificate Updates: Fixed issues with Files certificate updates after upgrades for PC-created file servers.Installation and UpgradesUpgrade Recommendations: Perform Files upgrades using the Life Cycle Manager (LCM) for best results. Ensure required software components are upgraded before upgrading Files. Compatibility Information: Minimum version requirements for this release include Files Manager 5.0.0.2, FSM 5.0.0.2, Prism Central 2023.3, and AOS 6.5.x.Feature-Level CompatibilityNative Files on Public Cloud: Technical Preview support. VDI Sync, 10 PiB Storage, Smart DR Policy Switch, Dynamic IAM UI, 32 FSVM Support, HPE Hybrid Dense Node, Floating IP Assignment, Metro UI: Supported with specific versions of Files, FSM, Files Manager, Prism Central, and AOS.Supported ConfigurationsSMB Protocol Versions: Supports SMB 2.0, SMB 2.1, and SMB 3.x (basic protocol support). NFS Protocol Versions: Supports NFSv3 and NFSv4.0 - v4.2. Client Support: Detailed support for various OS versions including macOS, Windows, CentOS/RHEL, Ubuntu, and others. Kerberos Encryption Support: Supports multiple Kerberos encryption types for secure authentication. Active Directory Support: Lists supported Windows Server versions for AD. Antivirus and Backup Software Support: Compatibility information available in the Nutanix Files Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix.For more detailed information, please refer to the Nutanix Files User Guide and the Nutanix Vulnerability Database for CVE resolutions.

Nutanix Cluster Check (NCC) 5.0.1 brings a suite of powerful updates and enhancements designed to ensure your clusters operate at peak performance. Here's what you need to know:Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updatesWhat's NewCompatibility: Full support for clusters running AOS 6.8 and Prism Central pc 2024.1 or later. Expanded Hardware Support: Now compatible with the latest models from Nutanix NX and SX series, Cisco UCS, Dell EMC, HPE Proliant, Lenovo Converged HX, Fujitsu XF, and more. Enhanced Log Collection: Use the latest Logbay utility for comprehensive log collection on clusters running AOS 5.9 and later.Resolved IssuesSecurity Enhancements: Addressed a critical libcurl vulnerability (CVE-2023-38545) with a high-risk severity patch. False Positives: Resolved issues causing false positive alerts for fan speed on Hyper-V clusters and EOL errors in dark-site environments. Improved Check Functions: Fixes include accurate disk usage alerts, port error monitoring on Broadcom 25G NICs, and support for container removal checks.New Checks and AlertsCloud File Server Monitoring: New alerts for security group reachability, rule count, encryption key status, IAM role permissions, and more. Network and Recovery Checks: New checks for MST endpoint mismatch and recovery plan status across multiple clusters.Upgrade RecommendationsTo maintain optimal cluster health, upgrade to NCC 5.0.1 using the web console, Life Cycle Manager, or command line. Access the latest NCC files from the Nutanix Support Portal.For detailed upgrade instructions and further information, refer to the Nutanix Cluster Check Guide and the Acropolis Upgrade Guide.

The Life Cycle Manager (LCM) tracks and upgrades both software and firmware versions of all entities in the cluster, completely in-band with Nutanix Prism Element and Prism Central.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New FeaturesLCM Inventory Support for Cisco Intersight Management Mode: Enables inventory support for Intersight management. Inventory Support for Mellanox CX7 200G 2-port NIC: Adds support for the Mellanox CX7 200G 2-port NIC (MPN MCX755106AS-HEAT). Improved Firmware Update Time: Reduces NVMe power-cycle times, enhancing firmware update speed. Support for WDC London-E 24TB HDD (SAS): Adds inventory support for the WDC London-E 24TB HDD with firmware CH06. New GPU-dense NX G9 Platform: Supports the new GPU-dense NX-9151-G9 platform as a compute-only node. Inventory Support for Micron 6500 ION 30TB pTLC NVMe: Adds support for Micron 6500 ION 30TB pTLC NVMe drive. NX-1150S-G9 Platform: Adds inventory and upgrade support for the NX-1150S-G9 platform.Resolved IssuesRedfish Inventory Time: Improved by over 50% per Redfish module. BIOS Upgrade Failure on G9 Secure Boot Node: Fixed issue with CVM not powering on automatically after ESXi host boots up. Update Hardware Entities on Dell Platform: Resolved space issue during the Redfish upgrade process. ESXi 8.0 Upgrade on Skylake CPU Platforms: Fixed compatibility issues preventing upgrades to ESXi 8.0. SSL Error During Firmware Upgrade: Added pre-check for bad certificates in Phoenix to avoid SSL errors. Incorrect Host NIC Count with RDMA and iSER: Corrected NIC inventory display issue when RDMA and iSER are configured. UEFI Component Power Cycle: Enabled AC power cycle for SPR and Genoa UEFI components. HBA 430 Upgrade Module for AMD: Enabled HBA 430 upgrade for AMD.Usage CaveatsIntel Firmware Update Path: Must update from Intel DCB-6.x to Intel DCF-8.0; no direct update from versions earlier than 6.x. Secure Boot Platforms BIOS Update Block: BIOS updates on Nutanix G8 platforms set Secure Boot to Disabled; updates are blocked to avoid this. SATA DOM Updates on Lenovo Gen5 Platforms: Disabled per Lenovo's request; manual updates required. Manual Downgrade Alerts: LCM will alert you to update if any Dell firmware is manually downgraded.These enhancements and fixes ensure that your system is more robust, efficient, and ready for the future. Please refer to the detailed Life Cycle Manager Guide for further information and procedural steps.

Nutanix Kubernetes Engine (formerly Karbon) is a Managed Kubernetes service designed to simplify & ease the provisioning and operations of Kubernetes clusters.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.New Features and EnhancementsFluentbit Component Update Now supports Fluentbit v3.0.6, ensuring better logging and monitoring capabilities. Calico Component Update Now supports Calico v3.27.3, enhancing network policies and security. Resolved IssuesCVE-2024-4323 A critical memory corruption vulnerability in Fluent Bit versions 2.0.7 through 3.0.3, potentially leading to denial of service, information disclosure, or remote code execution. This has been addressed with a CVSS Score of 9.8. Control Plane Memory Update Default control plane memory has been increased from 4GB to 8GB for improved performance.  

AOS integrates storage, compute and networking resources into a scalable, secure, resilient and easy-to-use software-defined infrastructure.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.Installation and Upgrade Installation and Upgrade Guide: For upgrading to AOS AHV or Prism Central, refer to the LCM Upgrade Guide. Ensure all compatibility checks are performed as outlined in the Nutanix Compatibility and Software Interoperability section . AHV Installer Bundle: The AOS bundle no longer includes AHV. For deploying an AHV environment with AOS 6.8 or later, download the AHV installer bundle from the Nutanix Support Portal . Compatibility Matrices: Before installation or upgrade, consult the Nutanix support portal for various compatibility matrices including upgrade paths, hardware model compatibility, and AHV guest OS compatibility . LTS / STS Releases: Determine your cluster’s release type (LTS or STS) using the nCLI command line . New Features TCP Wrapper: Starting with AOS 6.8, TCP Wrapper is no longer supported . Chrony for NTP: Chrony replaces the deprecated NTP package . Requirements and Considerations NetBackup 8.2: Support requires an emergency engineering binary (EEB) from Veritas Support . VLAN Discovery: VLAN discovery is disabled by default to prevent VM unavailability issues. If previously enabled, it will be disabled post-upgrade . Virtual Switch Migration: Ensure specific requirements are fulfilled for a successful virtual switch migration during the AOS upgrade . NVIDIA GPUs: Nutanix supports NVIDIA GPU cards based on compatible AOS and AHV versions. Refer to the NVIDIA GRID Host Driver for AHV Installation Guide for details . Host-Based Reservation: The host-based reservation method is deprecated and not supported. Segment-based reservation is used for VM high availability . Resolved Issues LCM Updates and Rolling Reboots: Resolved failure issues in mixed clusters running AHV alongside Icelake and Sapphire Rapid nodes . Stargate: Fixed issue where guest VMs failed when the NFS leader was hosted on a degraded controller VM . For further details and a comprehensive list of resolved and known issues, refer to the full release notes document.

AOS integrates storage, compute and networking resources into a scalable, secure, resilient and easy-to-use software-defined infrastructure.Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.What's NewAOS 6.5.6 is a long-term supported (LTS) branch that builds on a stable AOS codebase. This release incorporates features and updates from previous short-term supported (STS) releases, up to AOS 5.20. No new features are introduced in this release.Key Features and Enhancements (from STS to LTS)AHV-20201105.2076: Added features like DR Dashboard, ADS Support for VMs with Virtual GPUs, Enhanced NearSync and Asynchronous Replication Schedules, IPv6 Enablement, and more​. AOS 6.0 AHV-20201105.2076: Included enhancements like Reserve Rebuild Capacity, Mixed Storage Capacity Support, and changes to VSS Snapshot Backup Type​. AOS 6.0.1 AHV-20201105.2175: Introduced Flow Networking with VPC and VPN Support, Recycle Bin space clearing, and VM templates​ AOS 6.1 AHV-20201105.30142: Improved single vDisk performance, added Category-based Host Affinity Policy, Enhanced Security with Restricted Shell Access, and Dark Theme on Prism UI​Resolved IssuesSeveral critical issues were resolved, including: VM restore from HYCU backups leading to frequent acropolis restarts. vNUMA-enabled VMs failing to restart after a High Availability (HA) event​​. Windows 11 VMs failing to start with specific configurations on AOS 6.5.5 with AHV-20220304.478 or later versions​. Issues with host optimization on Windows VMs resulting in stalls​. Upgrade and CompatibilityUsers are recommended to upgrade to the latest supported AHV version soon after upgrading AOS. Compatibility matrices should be consulted before installing or upgrading to ensure hardware and software interoperability​​.Supportability and InteroperabilityFeatures such as Citrix Cloud connection, cross-hypervisor disaster recovery, integrated IP address management, and more are supported across various hypervisors like AHV, ESXi, and Hyper-V​ ​. The supported browsers for the Prism web console include Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge​​.This release aims to provide stability and continuity by integrating previously proven features and resolving critical issues, ensuring a more reliable and robust AOS environment for users.

Nutanix Database Service (formerly Era) enables you to provision complex database environments in a single click, incorporating your standard configurations with Nutanix best practices.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updatesResolved IssuesRelaxed Validation: The nosuid mount option check for the /tmp directory can now be bypassed for PostgreSQL and MongoDB VMs by setting the relax_nosuid_mount_option_check flag to True. This resolves issues with database server VM registration failures when nosuid was enabled .Important Notes and CautionsMigration Limitations: NDB does not support the migration of the NDB server and agent to a different storage container within the same Nutanix cluster or to a different Nutanix cluster. User VMs managed by NDB cannot be migrated to a different Nutanix cluster ​​. Protection Domains: Database server VMs provisioned with NDB should not be added to protection domains. If already part of a protection domain, registration is possible but does not ensure disaster recovery ​​. Upgrade Requirements: Upgrading to NDB 2.5.5.1 requires the system to be on version 2.3 or higher. Post-upgrade, allow a minimum of 15 seconds before refreshing the page to load the latest UI ​​. Unsupported Platforms: NDB does not support databases running on non-AOS platforms or database servers protected by metro availability. Active Directory authentication is not supported for Linux database servers ​​. Snapshot Storage: For ESXi databases with eager zeroed thick disks, initial snapshots will require storage equivalent to the thick attached disks ​​.Compatibility and Feature SupportOracle: Support for multiple versions, including Oracle 11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 18.0, 19.0, and 21.3. Full functionality for copy data management, patching, and scaling for greenfield and brownfield environments . SQL Server: Supports SQL Server versions from 2008 R2 SP3 to 2022 RTM on various Windows Server versions. Provides copy data management, patching, and database protection .Browser CompatibilityRecommended Browsers: For optimal user experience, use Mozilla Firefox 85+, Google Chrome 85+, Apple Safari 14.1+, or Microsoft Edge 113+ with a minimum resolution of 1280x800 pixels .For detailed installation, upgrade, and user guides, visit the Nutanix support portal .

Flow Network Security (formerly Flow Microsegmentation) is an application-centric microsegmentation solution that provides protection of east-west traffic to your Nutanix environments based on stateful, distributed firewall policies.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updatesWhat's NewThe release notes indicate that no new features have been added in this release.Software CompatibilityFlow Network Security Next-Gen 5.0.0 has the following compatibility and deployment requirements:Pre-requisites: Requires AOS 6.8 or later and pc.2024.1 or later versions. Deployment Environments: On-Prem: FNS Next-Gen is loaded when you deploy FNS 5.0.0 in a greenfield and enable FNS. NC2 on AWS: FNS Next-Gen with Network Controller-managed VLAN environments is not supported. NC2 on Azure: FNS Next-Gen is supported in VPC environments. Deployment DetailsSingle-Stack Release: FNS 5.0.0 is the first Next-Gen release with a single-stack build, which offers better resource utilization and higher performance by having a limited surface area for vulnerabilities. Installation Methods: Connected Site: Installation using the LCM 1-Click method is not available on Prism Central and Prism Element. Dark Site: Installation via Life Cycle Manager (LCM) using the Web Server Method or Direct Upload Method. Product GenerationCurrent Generation: Flow Network Security (formerly Flow Microsegmentation) Next Generation: Enhanced policy model, advanced policy operations, and enterprise readiness features with Network Controller-enabled VLANs and VPC as pre-requisites.Mixed EnvironmentsVLAN and VPC Infrastructure: FNS does not support creating or managing overlapping/extended policies across VPC and VLAN environments within the same Prism Central.For more detailed information and specific configurations, the full document and associated guides are recommended.

Nutanix Files is a software-defined scale-out file server. It can be used as the repository for unstructured data like home directories, user profiles, departmental shares, and application logs.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updatesProduct Release Date: 2024-05-23What's NewNutanix Files 5.0.0.1 is a patch release for Files 5.0, introducing crucial updates, fixes, and known issues. This update ensures enhanced performance and resolves critical issues from previous versions.Key UpdatesResolved IssuesUpgrade Success: Resolved issues where upgrades to Files 5.0 failed on FSM 4.4.0.2 and 4.4.0.3 due to network configurations. UI Workflow Improvement: Fixed the issue preventing the addition of spaces to share names during the UI-based share creation process.For detailed information on CVE resolutions, visit the Nutanix Vulnerability Database.Installation and UpgradesRecommended Practice: Perform Files upgrades using the Life Cycle Manager (LCM). Ensure all required software components are upgraded before proceeding with the Files upgrade. For comprehensive details, refer to the Nutanix Files User Guide.Minimum Version RequirementsFiles Manager: 5.0.0.1 FSM: 4.4.0.3 Prism Central: 2023.3 AOS: 6.5.xFor more details on compatibility and supported configurations, visit the Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix.Feature-Level CompatibilityNutanix Files 5.0.0.1 supports a range of features across various versions of Files, FSM, Files Manager, Prism Central, and AOS, including:Native Files on Public Cloud (Technical Preview) VDI Sync 10 PiB Storage Smart DR Policy Switch Dynamic IAM UI 32 FSVM Support HPE Hybrid Dense Node Floating IP Assignment Metro UISecurity and BackupKerberos Encryption Support: Supports multiple Kerberos encryption types, including AES-128-HMAC-SHA1 and AES-256-HMAC-SHA1. Active Directory Support: Compatible with multiple Windows Server versions from 2008 to 2019. Antivirus and Backup Software: Compatible security and backup software details are available in the Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix.For more information, please refer to the full release notes and user guides on the Nutanix Support Portal.

Nutanix Cluster Check (NCC) 4.6.6.3 introduces significant improvements and updates designed to enhance cluster diagnostics and ensure optimal health and performance. This update includes compatibility enhancements, new security patches, and the resolution of various issues to improve the overall user experience.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updatesCompatibilitySupported Versions: Acropolis Operating System (AOS): 5.20 and later Prism Central: pc.2021.5 and later Platform Support: All Nutanix NX and SX Series models Cisco UCS B-Series / C-Series Dell EMC XC series, Dell PowerEdge Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) Proliant servers Klas Voyager 2, Lenovo Converged HX Series Fujitsu XF Series, Inspur InMerge Series Key UpdatesLog Collection: Deprecation of the legacy NCC Log Collector in favor of the new Logbay utility. Logbay supports AOS 5.5.7 and later versions. Security Patch: High-risk security patch for libcurl (CVE-2023-38545) addressing a heap buffer overflow vulnerability. Resolved IssuesGeneral Fixes: Multiple checks failing with "Execution terminated by exception OSError(10, 'No child processes')" Various false positive alerts and check failures across different scenarios, such as the cassandra_ssd_size_check and node_storage_tier_skew_check. RecommendationsEnsure all clusters and nodes run the same NCC version for consistency and to leverage the latest features and fixes. Use the latest Logbay utility for log collection and troubleshooting

Nutanix Move is a cross-hypervisor mobility solution to move VMs with minimal downtime.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updatesWhat's NewUpgrade Availability Move can be upgraded from versions 5.0.0, 5.1.0, 5.1.1, and 5.2.0. VDDK Library Installation Added installation workflow in the Move UI to support VM migrations from ESXi. Support for Additional Migrations New support for migrations from VMware Cloud (VMC): VMC on AWS to AHV VMC on AWS to Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on AWS New Guest Operating Systems Qualification Azure to AHV: Ubuntu Server 20.04 Bug Fixes and Security Improvements Resolved various issues and enhanced security Key Compatibility UpdatesAOS Versions Supported Versions from 5.10.x to 6.8 ESXi Versions Supported Versions from 5.1 to 8.0 (Free license not supported) Hyper-V Versions Supported Windows Server 2012 to 2022 and Microsoft Hyper-V Server versions 2012 to 2022 Nutanix Files Compatibility NFSv3, SMBv2 and higher, Nutanix Files 4.4.0 Resolved IssuesGeneral Security Fix Ensured unique SSH identity creation for each deployment. Upgrade NowEasily upgrade Nutanix Move to version 5.3.0 from previous versions to enjoy new features and enhanced performance.Enhanced Migration SupportMove now supports additional migrations from VMware Cloud (VMC) on AWS to both AHV and Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS, expanding your migration options.Simplified VDDK InstallationInstall the necessary VDDK Library directly from the Move UI for seamless VM migrations from ESXi.New OS SupportUbuntu Server 20.04 is now supported for Azure to AHV migrations, offering more flexibility for your cloud environments.Improved SecurityEnjoy improved security with unique SSH identity creation for each deployment, ensuring safer migrations.Resolved IssuesVarious bugs have been fixed, improving the overall stability and reliability of Nutanix Move.Check detailed release notes before deploying any product updates

Nutanix Move (Move) is a cross-hypervisor mobility solution to move VMs with minimal downtime.Check release notes before deploying any product updatesWhat's New in Release 5.2.0Upgrade to Move 5.2.0Move can be upgraded to version 5.2.0 from the Move versions 4.9.0, 4.9.1, 5.0.0, 5.1.0, and 5.1.1.Support for customization of target virtual machine (VM) IP configurationsMove now supports the customization of target VM IP configurations. It is available in the following migrations only: ESXi to AHV ESXi to ESXi on Nutanix Support for logging in to Move with Prism CentralIf you are a Prism Central user, you can log in to Move using Prism Central login credentials.Support for Transport Layer Security (TLS)Move now supports TLS 1.2 and 1.3.OpenSSH upgradeOpenSSH in Move upgraded to version 9.3.New guest operating systems qualificationThe following guest operating systems have been qualified. ESXi to ESXi on Nutanix: Ubuntu 22.04, RHEL 9 AWS to AHV: Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04 Bug fixes and security improvementsSome issues were resolved and security improvements were made.Resolved Issues | 5.2.0Files MigrationFollowing is the resolved issue for files migration. When a share migration has completed cutover with failed files, performing the Complete action failed with an error.