Nutanix NCP-CI-AWS Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 06,2026- Exam Code: NCP-CI-AWS
- Exam Name: Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Integration - AWS v6.7
- Certification Provider: Nutanix
- Latest update: Oct 06,2026
Question #51
When configuring an alert email in Prism Central deployed within an NC2 environment, what is required in order for the emails to be sent properly?
- A . SMTP server configured in Prism Central settings
- B . Cluster Super Admin permissions
- C . Name servers configured in Prism Central
- D . A whitelisted public cloud console endpoint
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
To ensure that alert emails are sent properly from Prism Central within an NC2 environment, configuring an SMTP server in the Prism Central settings is required. The SMTP server facilitates the sending of email notifications for alerts and other communications.
SMTP Configuration:
Prism Central requires an SMTP server to send email alerts. This involves specifying the SMTP server address, port, and authentication details if needed.
The configuration must include the email address from which the alerts will be sent and the recipient addresses.
Steps to Configure SMTP Server in Prism Central:
Log in to Prism Central.
Navigate to the "Settings" menu.
Select "Email Server" under the "Alerts" section.
Enter the SMTP server details, including the server address, port, and authentication credentials.
Test the configuration to ensure emails are sent correctly.
Reference: Nutanix Prism Central Administration Guide
Nutanix Support Documentation on Email Alert Configuration Best Practices for Configuring SMTP Servers in Cloud Environments
A
Explanation:
To ensure that alert emails are sent properly from Prism Central within an NC2 environment, configuring an SMTP server in the Prism Central settings is required. The SMTP server facilitates the sending of email notifications for alerts and other communications.
SMTP Configuration:
Prism Central requires an SMTP server to send email alerts. This involves specifying the SMTP server address, port, and authentication details if needed.
The configuration must include the email address from which the alerts will be sent and the recipient addresses.
Steps to Configure SMTP Server in Prism Central:
Log in to Prism Central.
Navigate to the "Settings" menu.
Select "Email Server" under the "Alerts" section.
Enter the SMTP server details, including the server address, port, and authentication credentials.
Test the configuration to ensure emails are sent correctly.
Reference: Nutanix Prism Central Administration Guide
Nutanix Support Documentation on Email Alert Configuration Best Practices for Configuring SMTP Servers in Cloud Environments
Question #52
When selecting the NC2 subscription plan from the Nutanix Billing portal, which options are available.
- A . Pay-as-you-Go (PayG), Cloud Provider Credits, Bring your own License (BYOL)
- B . Reserved Instances, Cloud Provider Credits, Bring your own License (BYOL)
- C . Pay-as-you-Go (PayG), Bring your own License (BYOL)
- D . Reserved Instances, Bring your own License (BYOL)
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
When selecting the NC2 subscription plan from the Nutanix Billing portal, the available options include:
Pay-as-you-Go (PayG): A flexible payment option where users are billed based on their actual usage, providing cost efficiency for variable workloads.
Bring your own License (BYOL): Allows users to utilize existing Nutanix licenses they have purchased, offering a cost-effective way to leverage existing investments in Nutanix software.
Reference: Refer to the Nutanix billing and subscription documentation for detailed descriptions of subscription plans and their benefits.
C
Explanation:
When selecting the NC2 subscription plan from the Nutanix Billing portal, the available options include:
Pay-as-you-Go (PayG): A flexible payment option where users are billed based on their actual usage, providing cost efficiency for variable workloads.
Bring your own License (BYOL): Allows users to utilize existing Nutanix licenses they have purchased, offering a cost-effective way to leverage existing investments in Nutanix software.
Reference: Refer to the Nutanix billing and subscription documentation for detailed descriptions of subscription plans and their benefits.
Question #53
A company wants to use Nutanix NC2 to burst VDI resources to the AWS cloud. The VDI workloads requires GPU accelation.
Which solution meets the company’s requirements?
- A . AN36P nodes
- B . m6g.metal nodes
- C . g4dn.metal nodes
- D . AN36 nodes
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
For VDI workloads that require GPU acceleration, the g4dn.metal nodes are the appropriate choice. These instances are equipped with NVIDIA T4 GPUs, which are well-suited for graphics-intensive applications such as VDI workloads that need GPU acceleration. Other node types like AN36P, m6g.metal, or AN36 do not provide the necessary GPU capabilities.
Reference: Nutanix Support & Insights – GPU support in AWS
C
Explanation:
For VDI workloads that require GPU acceleration, the g4dn.metal nodes are the appropriate choice. These instances are equipped with NVIDIA T4 GPUs, which are well-suited for graphics-intensive applications such as VDI workloads that need GPU acceleration. Other node types like AN36P, m6g.metal, or AN36 do not provide the necessary GPU capabilities.
Reference: Nutanix Support & Insights – GPU support in AWS
Question #54
An administrator has created an NC2 cluster on AWS, but the NC2 console has issued this alert:
Which two scenarios could have resulted in the cluster creation failure? (Choose two.)
- A . Bad Terraform (TF) state in provisioning
- B . Insufficient permissions
- C . No available AWS credits
- D . AWS Quota exceeded/instance limit exceeded
Correct Answer: BD
BD
Explanation:
The error message in the image indicates that the cluster creation failed due to reaching the maximum retries for provisioning cluster nodes.
Here are two possible scenarios that could lead to this issue:
Insufficient Permissions (Answer B):
If the AWS user or role used to create the cluster does not have sufficient permissions, it can result in failures during the provisioning process. Proper IAM policies must be attached to ensure that the necessary actions can be performed, such as launching instances, creating VPCs, or managing networking components.
AWS Quota Exceeded/Instance Limit Exceeded (Answer D):
AWS imposes quotas and limits on the number of instances and other resources that can be created within an account. If these quotas are exceeded, new instances cannot be provisioned, causing the cluster creation to fail. This can be resolved by requesting a quota increase from AWS.
Reference: Nutanix Knowledge Base Article 9774
AWS Service Quotas
Nutanix NC2 on AWS Documentation
BD
Explanation:
The error message in the image indicates that the cluster creation failed due to reaching the maximum retries for provisioning cluster nodes.
Here are two possible scenarios that could lead to this issue:
Insufficient Permissions (Answer B):
If the AWS user or role used to create the cluster does not have sufficient permissions, it can result in failures during the provisioning process. Proper IAM policies must be attached to ensure that the necessary actions can be performed, such as launching instances, creating VPCs, or managing networking components.
AWS Quota Exceeded/Instance Limit Exceeded (Answer D):
AWS imposes quotas and limits on the number of instances and other resources that can be created within an account. If these quotas are exceeded, new instances cannot be provisioned, causing the cluster creation to fail. This can be resolved by requesting a quota increase from AWS.
Reference: Nutanix Knowledge Base Article 9774
AWS Service Quotas
Nutanix NC2 on AWS Documentation
Question #55
An administrator is deploying an NC2 cluster into an existing AWS VPC.
The cluster deployment fails, with the following error message:
Why has the deployment failed?
- A . The administrator has not created the necessary Security Group.
- B . The administrator has not configured the Security Group to manage the shared subnet.
- C . Shared subnets are not supported for Nutanix clusters.
- D . Outbound Internet access is not configured on the VPC.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The administrator has not created the necessary Security Group:
The error message indicates that the creation of network interfaces in a shared subnet requires specifying a security group. This means that the necessary security group has not been created or assigned to the network interfaces.
Creating the appropriate security group and ensuring it is associated with the network interfaces during cluster deployment should resolve this issue.
Reference: Refer to AWS documentation on security groups and network interface configuration and Nutanix documentation on prerequisites for deploying NC2 clusters in an existing AWS VPC.
A
Explanation:
The administrator has not created the necessary Security Group:
The error message indicates that the creation of network interfaces in a shared subnet requires specifying a security group. This means that the necessary security group has not been created or assigned to the network interfaces.
Creating the appropriate security group and ensuring it is associated with the network interfaces during cluster deployment should resolve this issue.
Reference: Refer to AWS documentation on security groups and network interface configuration and Nutanix documentation on prerequisites for deploying NC2 clusters in an existing AWS VPC.
Question #56
An administrator is tasked with deploying a VM in an NC2 cluster on AWS that needs to by accessed
by resources within the on-premises datacenter.
The cluster has the following characteristics:
* 8 nodes
* Resides in the us-east-1a Availability Zone
* Contains 13 Subnets
* Has access to a Direct Connect connection
* Subnet that the User VM (UVM) is being deployed to:UserVM_subnet
There are multiple VMs within the cluster and the UserVM_subnet has access to the on-premises resources.
The administrator deploys the machine, but communication is not possible.
What is the most likely resolution for this situation?
- A . The AWS User Management Security Group requires the new application’s ports adding to and traffic
- B . The AWS Internal Management Security Group requires the new application’s ports adding to outbound traffic.
- C . The AWS UVM Security Group requires the new application’s ports adding to inbound traffic.
- D . The AWS IGW requires the new application’s ports adding to inbound traffic.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
For a VM deployed in an NC2 cluster on AWS to be accessed by resources within the on-premises datacenter, the security group associated with the User VM (UVM) subnet must allow inbound traffic on the specific ports required by the application.
If the security group rules do not permit inbound traffic on these ports, the communication will fail, even if other network configurations are correct.
The administrator should ensure that the UVM Security Group includes rules to allow inbound traffic for the application’s required ports, facilitating proper communication between the VM and on-premises resources.
Reference: Refer to the AWS documentation on security group configurations and Nutanix NC2 documentation for details on configuring network access and security group rules.
C
Explanation:
For a VM deployed in an NC2 cluster on AWS to be accessed by resources within the on-premises datacenter, the security group associated with the User VM (UVM) subnet must allow inbound traffic on the specific ports required by the application.
If the security group rules do not permit inbound traffic on these ports, the communication will fail, even if other network configurations are correct.
The administrator should ensure that the UVM Security Group includes rules to allow inbound traffic for the application’s required ports, facilitating proper communication between the VM and on-premises resources.
Reference: Refer to the AWS documentation on security group configurations and Nutanix NC2 documentation for details on configuring network access and security group rules.
Question #57
An administrator needs to create user VM subnets for multiple NC2 clusters in AWS.
What would be the best approach to take?
- A . Create guest-VM VNets for each cluster.
- B . Use the cluster management subnet dedicated to each cluster.
- C . Create guest-VM subnets to be shared by all clusters.
- D . Create guest-VM subnets for each cluster.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
When creating user VM subnets for multiple NC2 clusters in AWS, the best approach is to create guest-VM subnets for each cluster. This ensures that each cluster has its own dedicated subnets, which simplifies network management and avoids potential IP conflicts. Advantages of Dedicated Subnets:
Isolation: Each cluster operates in its own subnet, providing better isolation and security. Management: Easier to manage and troubleshoot network issues when each cluster has its own subnets.
Scalability: More scalable as each subnet can be managed and expanded independently.
Steps to Create Guest-VM Subnets:
Identify the IP range for each subnet.
In the AWS VPC console, create a new subnet for each cluster using the identified IP ranges. Associate the new subnets with the respective clusters during or after the cluster deployment process.
Why Not Shared Subnets:
Shared subnets could lead to IP conflicts and make network management more complex, especially as the number of clusters grows.
Reference: Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Administration Guide
AWS VPC Subnet Creation Documentation
D
Explanation:
When creating user VM subnets for multiple NC2 clusters in AWS, the best approach is to create guest-VM subnets for each cluster. This ensures that each cluster has its own dedicated subnets, which simplifies network management and avoids potential IP conflicts. Advantages of Dedicated Subnets:
Isolation: Each cluster operates in its own subnet, providing better isolation and security. Management: Easier to manage and troubleshoot network issues when each cluster has its own subnets.
Scalability: More scalable as each subnet can be managed and expanded independently.
Steps to Create Guest-VM Subnets:
Identify the IP range for each subnet.
In the AWS VPC console, create a new subnet for each cluster using the identified IP ranges. Associate the new subnets with the respective clusters during or after the cluster deployment process.
Why Not Shared Subnets:
Shared subnets could lead to IP conflicts and make network management more complex, especially as the number of clusters grows.
Reference: Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Administration Guide
AWS VPC Subnet Creation Documentation
Question #58
preparing the landing zone networking resources for a Nutanix cluster on AWS. The administrator has created a VPC with two private subnets: one for cluster management and one for user VMs.
What additional subnet must the administrator create?
- A . Public subnet for S3 access
- B . Public subnet for Internet access
- C . Private subnet for VPN gateway
- D . Private subnet for Prism Central
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
When setting up a landing zone for Nutanix clusters on AWS, having only private subnets for cluster management and user VMs is not sufficient for full cluster functionality. Nutanix clusters often need to communicate with the internet for updates, patches, and other cloud services. VPC Configuration:
The VPC already has two private subnets (one for cluster management and one for user VMs).
Additional Requirements:
To access public services like S3 or for the cluster nodes to reach Nutanix services for updates, a public subnet is essential.
Why Public Subnet for Internet Access?:
A public subnet allows resources within it to communicate directly with the internet, which is necessary for accessing Nutanix’s update servers, applying patches, and other maintenance tasks.
This subnet typically includes an internet gateway, enabling instances in the public subnet to receive and send traffic directly to the internet.
Reference: Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Administration Guide
AWS Networking Best Practices
Nutanix Networking and Subnet Configuration Guidelines
B
Explanation:
When setting up a landing zone for Nutanix clusters on AWS, having only private subnets for cluster management and user VMs is not sufficient for full cluster functionality. Nutanix clusters often need to communicate with the internet for updates, patches, and other cloud services. VPC Configuration:
The VPC already has two private subnets (one for cluster management and one for user VMs).
Additional Requirements:
To access public services like S3 or for the cluster nodes to reach Nutanix services for updates, a public subnet is essential.
Why Public Subnet for Internet Access?:
A public subnet allows resources within it to communicate directly with the internet, which is necessary for accessing Nutanix’s update servers, applying patches, and other maintenance tasks.
This subnet typically includes an internet gateway, enabling instances in the public subnet to receive and send traffic directly to the internet.
Reference: Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Administration Guide
AWS Networking Best Practices
Nutanix Networking and Subnet Configuration Guidelines
Question #59
An administrator is deploying an NC2 cluster on AWS in the us-west-2 region. A VPC, management subnet, and a VM subnet are already created in the target region.
The management subnet has a local route and a route to the internet. The subnet has a route and a route to the NAT gateway. During the deployment, the management subnet appears in the drop-down list in the Create Cluster wizard, but cannot be selected.
What is the cause of this problem?
- A . The subnet has both an IPv4 CIDR block and an IPv6 CIDR block.
- B . The subnet has an IPv4 CIDR block but does not have an IPv6 CIDR block.
- C . The subnet has a direct route to an Internet gateway.
- D . The subnet does not have route to a Site-to-Site VPN connection through a virtual private gateway.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The Nutanix Create Cluster wizard may not support selecting subnets that have both IPv4 and IPv6 CIDR blocks due to compatibility or configuration constraints.
When a subnet with both CIDR blocks is present, it can cause issues in the selection process during cluster creation, as the system might not be able to properly handle or recognize the dual-stack configuration.
Ensuring that the management subnet has only an IPv4 CIDR block, without an IPv6 CIDR block, could resolve this issue and allow for successful selection in the cluster creation wizard.
Reference: Refer to the Nutanix and AWS documentation on subnet configuration and requirements for NC2 cluster deployments, specifically addressing IPv4 and IPv6 compatibility and constraints.
A
Explanation:
The Nutanix Create Cluster wizard may not support selecting subnets that have both IPv4 and IPv6 CIDR blocks due to compatibility or configuration constraints.
When a subnet with both CIDR blocks is present, it can cause issues in the selection process during cluster creation, as the system might not be able to properly handle or recognize the dual-stack configuration.
Ensuring that the management subnet has only an IPv4 CIDR block, without an IPv6 CIDR block, could resolve this issue and allow for successful selection in the cluster creation wizard.
Reference: Refer to the Nutanix and AWS documentation on subnet configuration and requirements for NC2 cluster deployments, specifically addressing IPv4 and IPv6 compatibility and constraints.
Question #60
A company has purchased Nutanix AOS Pro licensing.
Which add-on products are available with this license tier in the AWS cluster deployment wizard?
- A . EUC
- B . Nus
- C . Self-Service and Cost Governance
- D . Files, Advanced Replication, and DARE
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
With the Nutanix AOS Pro licensing, several advanced features and add-on products become available. Specifically, in the AWS cluster deployment wizard, the following add-ons are available:
Files:
Nutanix Files provides a software-defined, scale-out file storage solution that simplifies the management and scaling of unstructured data.
Advanced Replication:
Advanced Replication features in Nutanix include synchronous and asynchronous replication capabilities, allowing for robust disaster recovery and data protection solutions.
DARE (Data-At-Rest Encryption):
DARE ensures that all data stored on Nutanix clusters is encrypted, providing a higher level of security for sensitive information.
These features are included in the AOS Pro licensing tier, offering enhanced data management,
protection, and security capabilities.
Reference: Nutanix Licensing Guide
Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Administration Guide
Nutanix Best Practices for Advanced Features
D
Explanation:
With the Nutanix AOS Pro licensing, several advanced features and add-on products become available. Specifically, in the AWS cluster deployment wizard, the following add-ons are available:
Files:
Nutanix Files provides a software-defined, scale-out file storage solution that simplifies the management and scaling of unstructured data.
Advanced Replication:
Advanced Replication features in Nutanix include synchronous and asynchronous replication capabilities, allowing for robust disaster recovery and data protection solutions.
DARE (Data-At-Rest Encryption):
DARE ensures that all data stored on Nutanix clusters is encrypted, providing a higher level of security for sensitive information.
These features are included in the AOS Pro licensing tier, offering enhanced data management,
protection, and security capabilities.
Reference: Nutanix Licensing Guide
Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Administration Guide
Nutanix Best Practices for Advanced Features