Nutanix Updated NCP-US-6.5 Exam Questions and Answers by lillian

Nutanix Files, part of Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS), can be installed or upgraded using Life Cycle Manager (LCM), a tool in Prism Central or Prism Element for managing software updates. Before installing or upgrading Files, LCM must ensure that the underlying components are compatible to avoid issues during the process.

Analysis of Options:

Option A (Nutanix Cluster Check): Correct. Nutanix Cluster Check (NCC) is a health and compatibility checking tool integrated with LCM. LCM requires a compatible version of NCC to perform pre-upgrade checks and validate the cluster’s readiness for a Files installation or upgrade. NCC ensures that the cluster environment (e.g., hardware, firmware, software) is compatible with the Files version being installed or upgraded.

Option B (Active Directory Services): Incorrect. Active Directory (AD) Services are used by Nutanix Files for user authentication (e.g., for SMB shares or multiprotocol access, as in Question 60), but AD is not a component managed by LCM, nor is it a prerequisite for LCM compatibility. AD configuration is a separate requirement for Files functionality, not LCM operations.

Option C (File Server Module): Incorrect. There is no “File Server Module” component in Nutanix terminology. Nutanix Files itself consists of File Server Virtual Machines (FSVMs), but this is the component being upgraded, not a prerequisite for LCM. LCM manages the Files upgrade directly and does not require a separate “module” compatibility.

Option D (Acropolis Operating System): Correct. The Acropolis Operating System (AOS) is the core operating system of the Nutanix cluster, managing storage, compute, and virtualization. LCM requires a compatible AOS version to install or upgrade Files, as Files relies on AOS features (e.g., storage, networking) and APIs. LCM checks the AOS version to ensure it meets the minimum requirements for the target Files version.

Selected Components:

A: NCC ensures cluster compatibility and readiness, which LCM relies on for Files installation or upgrades.

D: AOS provides the underlying platform for Files, and LCM must ensure its version is compatible with the Files version being deployed.

Exact Extract from Nutanix Documentation:

From the Nutanix Files Administration Guide (available on the Nutanix Portal):

“Before installing or upgrading Nutanix Files using Life Cycle Manager (LCM), ensure that LCM has compatible versions of Nutanix Cluster Check (NCC) and Acropolis Operating System (AOS). NCC performs pre-upgrade checks to validate cluster readiness, while AOS must meet the minimum version requirements for the target Files version.”

Nutanix File Analytics, part of Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS), provides reporting capabilities for monitoring file server activity, including space usage by owners. The administrator wants to generate a report listing the top owners by space consumed, which is a standard report in File Analytics. The available export formats for such reports determine how the data can be shared or analyzed.

Analysis of Options:

Option A (XML): Incorrect. File Analytics does not support exporting reports in XML format. While XML is a common data format, Nutanix File Analytics focuses on more user-friendly formats like PDF and CSV for report exports.

Option B (PDF): Correct. File Analytics allows reports, such as the top owners by space consumed, to be exported in PDF format. This format is useful for creating a formatted, printable report that can be shared with stakeholders or archived for documentation purposes.

Option C (CSV): Correct. File Analytics also supports exporting reports in CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format. This format is ideal for further analysis, as the data can be imported into tools like Excel or other data processing software to manipulate the list of top owners and their space consumption.

Option D (JSON): Incorrect. JSON is a data format often used for APIs or data interchange, but File Analytics does not support exporting reports in JSON format. The focus is on PDF for presentation and CSV for data analysis.

Selected Formats:

B: PDF format provides a formatted report suitable for sharing or printing.

C: CSV format allows for data export and further analysis in external tools.

Exact Extract from Nutanix Documentation:

From the Nutanix File Analytics Administration Guide (available on the Nutanix Portal):

“File Analytics reports, such as top owners by space consumed, can be exported in PDF format for presentation or CSV format for further analysis. These formats allow administrators to share reports with stakeholders or import the data into other tools for additional processing.”

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Nutanix Objects supports directory services integration, which allows administrators to configure access keys based on directory and email-based users. This enables granular access control and security for buckets and objects. The administrator can configure directory services under the Access Keys section in Prism Central, and then generate access keys for internal users from the directory service and for the consultant from an email address2. References: Nutanix Objects Administration Guide2