Nutanix NCP-DB-6.5 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 06,2026- Exam Code: NCP-DB-6.5
- Exam Name: Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5
- Certification Provider: Nutanix
- Latest update: Oct 06,2026
Question #91
An administrator has created a new SQL Server software profile version to apply the latest cumulative update.
What should the administrator do to make it available to all users?
- A . Set the status of the existing software profile version to Unpublished.
- B . Update the software profile version and set the status to Published.
- C . Deprecate the existing software profile version and use the new one.
- D . Select the software profile version with the update and optimization,
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
When an administrator creates a new SQL Server software profile version to apply the latest cumulative update, they should update the software profile version and set the status to Published1. This makes the new profile version available to all users. NDB will show available updates for any database server using the software profile as soon as the new profile version is published1.
B
Explanation:
When an administrator creates a new SQL Server software profile version to apply the latest cumulative update, they should update the software profile version and set the status to Published1. This makes the new profile version available to all users. NDB will show available updates for any database server using the software profile as soon as the new profile version is published1.
Question #92
What feature of Era allows an administrator to create Time Machine policies in a Multi-Cluster configuration?
- A . Data Access Management
- B . Global Data Protection
- C . Time Machine Cloud Orchestration
- D . Global Service Level Agreement
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
The Global Service Level Agreement (SLA) feature of Era allows an administrator to create Time Machine policies in a Multi-Cluster configuration1. This feature provides a unified way to manage and enforce backup and replication policies across multiple clusters, ensuring consistent data protection and recovery across the entire environment1.
D
Explanation:
The Global Service Level Agreement (SLA) feature of Era allows an administrator to create Time Machine policies in a Multi-Cluster configuration1. This feature provides a unified way to manage and enforce backup and replication policies across multiple clusters, ensuring consistent data protection and recovery across the entire environment1.
Question #93
An administrator needs to make new VLANs available when provisioning a Oracle cluster database, which have been added to NDB via the Administration menu.
What needs to be done to expose the new VLANs for provisioning?
- A . Create a new VLAN in Prism Element and discover it in NDB.
- B . Update the Network Profile to include the new VLANs.
- C . Update Prism Element with the new VLAN and discover it in NDB.
- D . Create a new Network Profile with the new VLANs.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
A Network Profile is a collection of network settings that are used to provision database server VMs in NDB. A Network Profile can include one or more VLANs, IP ranges, and DNS servers. To make new VLANs available when provisioning an Oracle cluster database, you need to update the Network Profile to include the new VLANs. You can do this by editing the existing Network Profile or creating a new one with the new VLANs. You do not need to create or update the VLANs in Prism Element, as NDB can discover the VLANs configured in AHV1.
Reference: Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 2, Lesson 2.4 – Network Profiles
Nutanix Support & Insights, Nutanix NDB User Guide v2.5, Network Profiles
Nutanix Certified Professional – Database Automation (NCP-DB), Section 2 – Deploy and Configure an NDB Solution
B
Explanation:
A Network Profile is a collection of network settings that are used to provision database server VMs in NDB. A Network Profile can include one or more VLANs, IP ranges, and DNS servers. To make new VLANs available when provisioning an Oracle cluster database, you need to update the Network Profile to include the new VLANs. You can do this by editing the existing Network Profile or creating a new one with the new VLANs. You do not need to create or update the VLANs in Prism Element, as NDB can discover the VLANs configured in AHV1.
Reference: Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 2, Lesson 2.4 – Network Profiles
Nutanix Support & Insights, Nutanix NDB User Guide v2.5, Network Profiles
Nutanix Certified Professional – Database Automation (NCP-DB), Section 2 – Deploy and Configure an NDB Solution
Question #94
An administrator is adding a stretched VLAN in NDB.
Which VLAN type(s) will satisfy this task?
- A . Only VLANs that are not managed in NDB
- B . Only static VLANs that are managed in NDB
- C . Only dynamic VLANs
- D . Both static and dynamic VLANs
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
The administrator can add a stretched VLAN in NDB using either static or dynamic VLANs. A stretched VLAN is a VLAN that spans across multiple Nutanix clusters, and allows the NDB-managed databases to communicate and migrate between different clusters. A static VLAN is a VLAN that is manually configured and assigned to the database server VMs and the databases by the administrator. A dynamic VLAN is a VLAN that is automatically configured and assigned to the database server VMs and the databases by the NDB instance, using the Nutanix Calm orchestration service. Both static and dynamic VLANs can be used to create a stretched VLAN in NDB, as long as they have the same VLAN ID and network configuration across the clusters.
The administrator cannot add a stretched VLAN in NDB using only VLANs that are not managed in NDB. A VLAN that is not managed in NDB is a VLAN that is configured and assigned to the database server VMs and the databases outside of the NDB instance, using the Nutanix Prism web console or other tools. A VLAN that is not managed in NDB cannot be used to create a stretched VLAN in NDB, as it is not recognized or controlled by the NDB instance.
Reference: Nutanix Database Management & Automation Training Course, Module 4: Nutanix Era Configuration, Lesson 4.1: Nutanix Era Configuration, slide 8.
Nutanix Database Management & Automation Training Course, Module 6: Nutanix Era Disaster Recovery, Lesson 6.1: Nutanix Era Disaster Recovery, slides 6-7.
D
Explanation:
The administrator can add a stretched VLAN in NDB using either static or dynamic VLANs. A stretched VLAN is a VLAN that spans across multiple Nutanix clusters, and allows the NDB-managed databases to communicate and migrate between different clusters. A static VLAN is a VLAN that is manually configured and assigned to the database server VMs and the databases by the administrator. A dynamic VLAN is a VLAN that is automatically configured and assigned to the database server VMs and the databases by the NDB instance, using the Nutanix Calm orchestration service. Both static and dynamic VLANs can be used to create a stretched VLAN in NDB, as long as they have the same VLAN ID and network configuration across the clusters.
The administrator cannot add a stretched VLAN in NDB using only VLANs that are not managed in NDB. A VLAN that is not managed in NDB is a VLAN that is configured and assigned to the database server VMs and the databases outside of the NDB instance, using the Nutanix Prism web console or other tools. A VLAN that is not managed in NDB cannot be used to create a stretched VLAN in NDB, as it is not recognized or controlled by the NDB instance.
Reference: Nutanix Database Management & Automation Training Course, Module 4: Nutanix Era Configuration, Lesson 4.1: Nutanix Era Configuration, slide 8.
Nutanix Database Management & Automation Training Course, Module 6: Nutanix Era Disaster Recovery, Lesson 6.1: Nutanix Era Disaster Recovery, slides 6-7.
Question #95
What two reference resources are available for Nutanix Era APIs? (Choose two.)
- A . Nutanix Support Portal
- B . Nutanix.dev API Reference
- C . Era API Explorer
- D . Era GitHub API Repository
Correct Answer: B, C
B, C
Explanation:
The Nutanix Era API documentation is available on the Nutanix.dev API Reference page12. This documentation outlines the operations that are possible with the Era APIs2. In addition to the API reference, the NutanixDev code samples repo provides working code that implements the practices shown in the documentation1. The Era API Explorer is another resource that provides a comprehensive view of the available APIs, allowing users to interactively explore and test the APIs. However, there is no mention of a specific “Era GitHub API Repository” or the “Nutanix Support Portal” being used as a reference resource for Nutanix Era APIs in the provided resources. Therefore, the correct answers are
B. Nutanix.dev API Reference and
C. Era API Explorer.
B, C
Explanation:
The Nutanix Era API documentation is available on the Nutanix.dev API Reference page12. This documentation outlines the operations that are possible with the Era APIs2. In addition to the API reference, the NutanixDev code samples repo provides working code that implements the practices shown in the documentation1. The Era API Explorer is another resource that provides a comprehensive view of the available APIs, allowing users to interactively explore and test the APIs. However, there is no mention of a specific “Era GitHub API Repository” or the “Nutanix Support Portal” being used as a reference resource for Nutanix Era APIs in the provided resources. Therefore, the correct answers are
B. Nutanix.dev API Reference and
C. Era API Explorer.
Question #95
What two reference resources are available for Nutanix Era APIs? (Choose two.)
- A . Nutanix Support Portal
- B . Nutanix.dev API Reference
- C . Era API Explorer
- D . Era GitHub API Repository
Correct Answer: B, C
B, C
Explanation:
The Nutanix Era API documentation is available on the Nutanix.dev API Reference page12. This documentation outlines the operations that are possible with the Era APIs2. In addition to the API reference, the NutanixDev code samples repo provides working code that implements the practices shown in the documentation1. The Era API Explorer is another resource that provides a comprehensive view of the available APIs, allowing users to interactively explore and test the APIs. However, there is no mention of a specific “Era GitHub API Repository” or the “Nutanix Support Portal” being used as a reference resource for Nutanix Era APIs in the provided resources. Therefore, the correct answers are
B. Nutanix.dev API Reference and
C. Era API Explorer.
B, C
Explanation:
The Nutanix Era API documentation is available on the Nutanix.dev API Reference page12. This documentation outlines the operations that are possible with the Era APIs2. In addition to the API reference, the NutanixDev code samples repo provides working code that implements the practices shown in the documentation1. The Era API Explorer is another resource that provides a comprehensive view of the available APIs, allowing users to interactively explore and test the APIs. However, there is no mention of a specific “Era GitHub API Repository” or the “Nutanix Support Portal” being used as a reference resource for Nutanix Era APIs in the provided resources. Therefore, the correct answers are
B. Nutanix.dev API Reference and
C. Era API Explorer.
Question #95
What two reference resources are available for Nutanix Era APIs? (Choose two.)
- A . Nutanix Support Portal
- B . Nutanix.dev API Reference
- C . Era API Explorer
- D . Era GitHub API Repository
Correct Answer: B, C
B, C
Explanation:
The Nutanix Era API documentation is available on the Nutanix.dev API Reference page12. This documentation outlines the operations that are possible with the Era APIs2. In addition to the API reference, the NutanixDev code samples repo provides working code that implements the practices shown in the documentation1. The Era API Explorer is another resource that provides a comprehensive view of the available APIs, allowing users to interactively explore and test the APIs. However, there is no mention of a specific “Era GitHub API Repository” or the “Nutanix Support Portal” being used as a reference resource for Nutanix Era APIs in the provided resources. Therefore, the correct answers are
B. Nutanix.dev API Reference and
C. Era API Explorer.
B, C
Explanation:
The Nutanix Era API documentation is available on the Nutanix.dev API Reference page12. This documentation outlines the operations that are possible with the Era APIs2. In addition to the API reference, the NutanixDev code samples repo provides working code that implements the practices shown in the documentation1. The Era API Explorer is another resource that provides a comprehensive view of the available APIs, allowing users to interactively explore and test the APIs. However, there is no mention of a specific “Era GitHub API Repository” or the “Nutanix Support Portal” being used as a reference resource for Nutanix Era APIs in the provided resources. Therefore, the correct answers are
B. Nutanix.dev API Reference and
C. Era API Explorer.
Question #98
What happens to the primary member in a MongoDB Server Cluster during the NDB patching process?
- A . It is patched last and is restored to its original state.
- B . It becomes a read-only member during the patching process.
- C . It is skipped during the patching process to ensure no downtime.
- D . It is patched first and then becomes a secondary member.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
According to the NDB documentation, the NDB patching process for MongoDB Server Cluster follows these steps1:
NDB identifies the primary member of the MongoDB Server Cluster and patches it first.
NDB triggers a failover to elect a new primary member from the remaining secondary members.
NDB patches the former primary member, which becomes a secondary member after the failover.
NDB patches the remaining secondary members one by one.
NDB verifies the patching status and the cluster health.
This process ensures that the MongoDB Server Cluster always has a primary member available to handle write operations, while minimizing the downtime and the impact on the cluster performance.
Reference: Nutanix Support & Insights, section “Patching a MongoDB Server Cluster”
D
Explanation:
According to the NDB documentation, the NDB patching process for MongoDB Server Cluster follows these steps1:
NDB identifies the primary member of the MongoDB Server Cluster and patches it first.
NDB triggers a failover to elect a new primary member from the remaining secondary members.
NDB patches the former primary member, which becomes a secondary member after the failover.
NDB patches the remaining secondary members one by one.
NDB verifies the patching status and the cluster health.
This process ensures that the MongoDB Server Cluster always has a primary member available to handle write operations, while minimizing the downtime and the impact on the cluster performance.
Reference: Nutanix Support & Insights, section “Patching a MongoDB Server Cluster”
Question #99
Which two encryption methods can be used when configuring an SMTP server? (Choose two.)
- A . TLS
- B . SSL
- C . S/MIME
- D . IPsec
Correct Answer: A, B
A, B
Explanation:
NDB supports SMTP server configuration for sending email notifications and alerts. SMTP server configuration requires specifying the SMTP server address, port, username, password, and encryption method. The encryption method determines how the email messages are secured during transmission. NDB supports two encryption methods for SMTP server configuration: TLS and SSL. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a protocol that encrypts and authenticates data between the email client and the SMTP server. TLS can operate in two modes: explicit and implicit. In explicit mode, the email client and the SMTP server negotiate the encryption method and parameters after establishing a plain text connection. This mode typically uses port 587. In implicit mode, the email client and the SMTP server assume that the connection is encrypted from the start, without any negotiation. This mode typically uses port 465.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a predecessor of TLS that also encrypts and authenticates data between the email client and the SMTP server. SSL operates in implicit mode only, and uses port 465 by default. SSL is less secure than TLS, but it is still widely used and supported by many email providers. S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is a standard that encrypts and signs email messages at the application layer, rather than the transport layer. S/MIME requires the use of digital certificates and public key cryptography to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of email messages. S/MIME is not a valid encryption method for SMTP server configuration, as it does not affect the connection between the email client and the SMTP server.
IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols that secures IP packets at the network layer, rather than the application or transport layer. IPsec can encrypt and authenticate data between any two IP endpoints, such as routers, firewalls, or hosts. IPsec is not a valid encryption method for SMTP server configuration, as it does not apply to the specific protocol or port used by SMTP.
Reference: Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) Course Details, Section 1.4: NDB Alerts and Notifications Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) Certification Details, Objective 1.4: Configure NDB Alerts and Notifications
Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) YouTube Playlist, Video 1.4: NDB Alerts and Notifications
[Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) User Guide], Section 1.4: Configure SMTP Server Settings
A, B
Explanation:
NDB supports SMTP server configuration for sending email notifications and alerts. SMTP server configuration requires specifying the SMTP server address, port, username, password, and encryption method. The encryption method determines how the email messages are secured during transmission. NDB supports two encryption methods for SMTP server configuration: TLS and SSL. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a protocol that encrypts and authenticates data between the email client and the SMTP server. TLS can operate in two modes: explicit and implicit. In explicit mode, the email client and the SMTP server negotiate the encryption method and parameters after establishing a plain text connection. This mode typically uses port 587. In implicit mode, the email client and the SMTP server assume that the connection is encrypted from the start, without any negotiation. This mode typically uses port 465.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a predecessor of TLS that also encrypts and authenticates data between the email client and the SMTP server. SSL operates in implicit mode only, and uses port 465 by default. SSL is less secure than TLS, but it is still widely used and supported by many email providers. S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is a standard that encrypts and signs email messages at the application layer, rather than the transport layer. S/MIME requires the use of digital certificates and public key cryptography to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of email messages. S/MIME is not a valid encryption method for SMTP server configuration, as it does not affect the connection between the email client and the SMTP server.
IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols that secures IP packets at the network layer, rather than the application or transport layer. IPsec can encrypt and authenticate data between any two IP endpoints, such as routers, firewalls, or hosts. IPsec is not a valid encryption method for SMTP server configuration, as it does not apply to the specific protocol or port used by SMTP.
Reference: Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) Course Details, Section 1.4: NDB Alerts and Notifications Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) Certification Details, Objective 1.4: Configure NDB Alerts and Notifications
Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) YouTube Playlist, Video 1.4: NDB Alerts and Notifications
[Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) User Guide], Section 1.4: Configure SMTP Server Settings
Question #100
While adding Time Machine data access to a Nutanix cluster, when is a storage container mapping needed
- A . When the source database and NDB Server containers are different.
- B . When the source database and NDB VM are on the same container.
- C . When the source and destination database containers are different.
- D . When the source database and NDB provisioning container are the same.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Time Machine data access is a feature of Nutanix Database Service (NDB) that allows you to access a point-in-time snapshot of a database without restoring it. To use this feature, you need to create a Data Access Management (DAM) policy that defines the access mode, the source database, the destination cluster, and the storage container mapping. The storage container mapping is needed when the source database and the NDB Server containers are different, because NDB needs to know where to store the metadata and the clone of the source database. If the source database and the NDB Server containers are the same, then NDB will use the same container for both the metadata and the clone.
Reference: Nutanix Certified Professional – Database Automation (NCP-DB), Section 5 – Protect NDB-managed Databases Using Time Machine
Database (NCP-DB) Exam Blueprint Guide – Nutanix, Page 9, Objective 5.6
Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 4, Lesson 4.2 – Data Access Management
A
Explanation:
Time Machine data access is a feature of Nutanix Database Service (NDB) that allows you to access a point-in-time snapshot of a database without restoring it. To use this feature, you need to create a Data Access Management (DAM) policy that defines the access mode, the source database, the destination cluster, and the storage container mapping. The storage container mapping is needed when the source database and the NDB Server containers are different, because NDB needs to know where to store the metadata and the clone of the source database. If the source database and the NDB Server containers are the same, then NDB will use the same container for both the metadata and the clone.
Reference: Nutanix Certified Professional – Database Automation (NCP-DB), Section 5 – Protect NDB-managed Databases Using Time Machine
Database (NCP-DB) Exam Blueprint Guide – Nutanix, Page 9, Objective 5.6
Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 4, Lesson 4.2 – Data Access Management