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This topic is related to the previous post when we were talking about connecting to the existing Nutanix AHV appliance, but what should we do if we completely lose it or we need to restore the previous configuration? – The answer is simple: we can restore its configuration from the backup.
In this article, we will look at how to restore Nutanix AHV Backup Proxy from the configuration backup.
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Did you know that you can connect the VBR Server to the existing Nutanix AHV Backup Proxy (Appliance) instead of deploying a new one in case it was removed from the backup infrastructure for some reason, or you just want to connect an appliance previously used by another backup server?
I never thought that I needed this feature until I reinstalled the Prism Central in my lab. After that, I had to remove the old PC instance from the Veeam Inventory, which requires removing the existing proxy from the configuration as well.
Next, I will provide a quick walkthrough on how to connect to the existing proxy.
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With the release of Prism Central PC 2024.x, you may see significant improvements and changes in the functionality, features, user interfaces, and menus.
In my opinion, one of the major features added is the marketplace providing us the ability to deploy additional PC components, including NKE.
Although I believe that the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform is the future of Kubernetes management in Nutanix, I am still a big fan of the Nutanix Kubernetes Engine and want to demonstrate how to deploy NKE with pc.2024.x.
Let me remind you that I have a few blog posts on NKE, and all of them can be found using the NKE tag.
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This year I decided to learn a bit about automation and infrastructure as code (IAC), and in this article, I would demonstrate some Terraform basics I have learned using the Nutanix Terraform Provider.
During this article, we will learn how to:
1. Install Terraform;
2. Connect Nutanix Terraform Provider;
3. Upload cloud image to the Nutanix Cluster;
4. Deploy a Nutanix Subnet, including IP-address Management;
5. Deploy a VM and connect it to the provisioned subnet;
6. Run a little cloud-init script to create a user in the deployed VM.
Update: The NCP-US and NCP-DB beta exams have reached capacity and are now closed.
The year begins with the updated Nutanix certifications! Nutanix Certified Professional – Unified Storage (NCP-US) and Nutanix Certified Professional – Database Management (NCP-DB) were updated to version 6.10.
Nutanix Certified Professional – Unified Storage (NCP-US) – certification related to the Nutanix Storage Services: Files, Objects, and Volumes. Blueprint Guide;
Nutanix Certified Professional – Database Management (NCP-DB) – as you can guess from the name, the certification is all about Nutanix Database Services (former ERA). Blueprint Guide.
As usual, both exams are in a beta state and available totally free for the first 250 participants; just use the discounts during checkout: NCPDB610BETA for NCP-DB and NCPUS610BETA for NCP-US exam. You can find those certifications on the PSI cert lists. The last test date to test is March 2, 2025.
Along with the certifications, two courses were updated, and you should use them during preparation:
Nutanix Unified Storage Administration (NUSA);
Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA).
Both courses are available for free at Nutanix University.
Did you hear about Proxmox Datacenter Manager? – The new project aims to offer a centralized overview and basic management of multiple nodes and clusters.
It was a most anticipated solution for many Proxmox users, and I believe it has a great future. For now, Proxmox Datacenter Manager is in the alpha phase, and I do not recommend using it in a production environment, but the stable version is planned for 2025, so stay tuned! You can check the project roadmap here.
Next, we will look at how to deploy Proxmox Datacenter Manager and how to connect our first cluster.
Continue reading “First look at Proxmox Datacenter Manager (PDM) – managing multiple Proxmox clusters from a single pane of glass”
Nutanix released a new anticipated training and certification related to the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform, or NKP.
First, the new course, Nutanix Kubernetes Platform Administration (NKPA), is available for free online at Nutanix University! The course is based on AOS 6.10, Prism Central 2024.2, and Nutanix Kubernetes Platform 2.12, and teaches you how to deploy, configure, and manage the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP).
New certification Nutanix Certified Professional – Cloud Native (NCP-CN) developed to test your abilities in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting NKP.
For now, the certification is in a beta state and available totally free for the first 250 participants, just use the discount during checkout: NCPCN610BETA. You can find this certification on the PSI certs lists. The first test date is January 28, 2025, and you have time to prepare. The last test date is March 10, 2025.
Keep in mind, that during the beta state, you won’t get your results immediately after completing the exam. Usually, it takes a month or two after beta is over, and I can guess that the results of the exam could be at the end of April or in May.
I see that many people are interested in taking the Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure 6.10 exam, so I decided to revamp my previous guide based on version 6.5.
This guide describes the methodology I am using in preparing for certification exams, and it could be used for other Nutanix exams as well.
Nutanix Certified Professional is the second stage in the Nutanix certification track. This certification requires the candidate to have good theoretical and practical knowledge of working with Nutanix solutions and is divided into several tracks:
Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI)
Nutanix Certified Professional – Database Automation (NCP-DB)
Nutanix Certified Professional – Unified Storage (NCP-US)
Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA)
Nutanix Certified Professional – End User Computing (NCP-EUC)
Nutanix Certified Professional – Cloud Integration (NCP-CI)
In this article, we will look at the main topics from the Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) exam version 6.10, and I will also share materials, that you can use to prepare yourself.
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I see that many people are interested in taking the Nutanix Certified Associate 6.10 exam, so I decided to revamp my previous guide based on version 6.5.
This guide describes the methodology I am using in preparing for certification exams, and it could be used for other Nutanix exams as well.
Nutanix Certified Associate is the first step in the Nutanix certification track. This is an entry-level exam that tests knowledge of general Nutanix theory, basic cluster management skills, and an understanding of the Prism interface.
Below, I will share my experience of passing the Nutanix Certified Associate exam version 6.10 and also leave some tips for self-preparation.
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New major versions of Nutanix AOS and AHV were released with a lot of new features. In addition to those major releases, a new version of Prism Central pc.2024.3 was also released.
AOS 7.0:
AHV 10.0:
Although both releases include a bunch of resolved issues.
Read release notes for AOS 7.0 here and for AHV 10.0 here (Requires authentication).
Prism Central pc.2024.3:
Read Prism Central pc.2024.3 release notes here.
You may have noticed that I didn’t mention the release type, STS or LTS. This is because the release model since AOS 7.0 has been changed and is now called the Unified ‘NCI Release Model’.
And this is not just a naming change, I recommend reading more here.
With the beginning of AOS 7.0, the new support cycle for release is 15 months of maintenance from GA, followed by 9 months of Support and we can expect two Unified releases per year.
Please note, that AOS 6.8 (eSTS) and AOS 6.10 (LTS) are under the Legacy Release Model and the End of Maintenance (EOM) and End of Support Life (EOSL) for AOS 6.10.x and pc.2024.2.x have been extended to align with the new NCI Release Model.
