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NEW QUESTION # 38
An administrator needs to enable Showback in Calm to allow departments to see costs associated with their Projects.
Where in Calm would the administrator enable Showback?
- A. LCM
- B. Projects
- C. Marketplace
- D. Setting
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 39
A developer created blueprints in a development environment, and everything worked as expected. The developer then moved the blueprints to the production environment but noticed that the deployment is noticeable slower in production compared to the development environment.
What is the most likely issue causing this behavior?
- A. The production Prism Element Data service IP address is incorrect.
- B. Prism Central is not able to reach the DNS server.
- C. The production Prism Central is not compatible with Calm.
- D. The production Prism Central only has 26 RAM allocated.
Answer: D
Explanation:
According to the Nutanix Calm Administration Guide1, the minimum system requirements for Prism Central are 32 GB of RAM and 8 vCPUs. If the production Prism Central has less than the minimum RAM, it may affect the performance of Calm and other services running on Prism Cen
NEW QUESTION # 40
A blueprint service needs to use scaling. The requirements are:
Windows 2019 VM (12 vCPU, 24 GB memory, 500 GB volume)
Minimum VMs needed at any time and at time of deployment is 2 VMs
VMs should not exceed the project quota of 100 vCPUs or 300 GB of memory There are no other services in use within the project Which scaling VM replica settings meet all requirements?
- A. MIN: 2, MAX: 10, Default: 1
- B. MIN: 2, MAX: 7, Default: 2
- C. MIN: 2, MAX: 11, Default: 2
- D. MIN: 2, MAX: 8, Default: 1
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 41
An Application team has provided an administrator the following high level requirements for infrastructure they require:
5 Application VMs
2 Database VMs
2 Web VMs
Which two pieces of information are needed, at a minimum, to effectively automate the scaling of the environment? (Choose two.)
- A. Steady state resource utilization
- B. Expected resource utilization under load
- C. If the application needs to be highly available
- D. SLA uptime of the application
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
To effectively automate the scaling of the environment, the administrator needs to know the steady state resource utilization and the expected resource utilization under load of the application, database, and web VMs. These two pieces of information will help the administrator to define the scaling policies, thresholds, and actions for the blueprint service that deploys the infrastructure. The administrator can use the Self-Service feature of Nutanix Multicloud Automation to create a blueprint service that can scale up or down based on the resource utilization metrics. The administrator can also use the Runbook feature to automate the scaling actions using scripts or APIs.
The other options are incorrect because:
* SLA uptime of the application: This is not a piece of information that is needed to automate the scaling of the environment. The SLA uptime of the application is a performance indicator that measures the availability and reliability of the application. The administrator can use the X-Play feature of Nutanix Multicloud Automation to create event-driven playbooks that can trigger actions based on alerts or schedules to ensure the SLA uptime of the application.
* If the application needs to be highly available: This is not a piece of information that is needed to automate the scaling of the environment. The high availability of the application is a design consideration that affects the architecture and configuration of the infrastructure and the application. The administrator can use the Projects feature of Nutanix Multicloud Automation to create projects that can define the availability domains, networks, and storage for the infrastructure and the application.
References:
* Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) Exam Blueprint Guide, Section
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5
* Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA) Course, Module 2: Self-Service, Module 3:
Runbook, Module 5: Projects
* Training Spotlight: Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA), Video 2: Self-Service, Video 3: Runbook, Video 5: Projects
NEW QUESTION # 42
An administrator has a Linux VM that does batch processing out of a queue. Currently, a technician connects to the VM console and runs a command on the VM to initiate or terminate the batch processing application, as there is no programmatic interface for the application.
The application is processor intensive, so it should only run outside of business hours. The VM has the ability to send REST API calls to Prism.
How should the administrator configure a Playbook to satisfy the needs of this process with minimal external interaction?
- A. Manual Trigger > Power On > VM SSH > Wait for Some Time > Power Off VM
- B. Webhook Trigger > REST API > Wait for Some Time > REST API
- C. Manual Trigger > VM SSH > Wait for Some Time > VM SSH
- D. Time Trigger > VM SSH > Wait for Some Time > VM SSH
Answer: D
Explanation:
A Playbook is a collection of tasks that can be executed based on a trigger, such as a time, a webhook, or a manual action. A Playbook can be used to automate workflows across different systems and services, such as Nutanix Prism, VMs, hosts, and external APIs. A Playbook can also use variables, conditions, and loops to customize the execution logic and data.
In this scenario, the administrator wants to automate the batch processing application on the Linux VM, which can only be controlled by a command on the VM console. The application should run only outside of business hours, and the VM should send REST API calls to Prism to report its status.
The best way to configure a Playbook for this process is to use a Time Trigger, which allows the administrator to specify a schedule for the Playbook execution, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. The Time Trigger can also be configured to run only on certain days or hours, such as weekdays or nights. This way, the administrator can ensure that the Playbook runs only outside of business hours, without requiring any manual intervention.
The Playbook should then have two VM SSH tasks, one to initiate the batch processing application, and one to terminate it. A VM SSH task is a task that executes a command or script on a target VM using SSH. A VM SSH task can be used to control applications or services that do not have a programmatic interface, such as the batch processing application in this scenario. The VM SSH task can also use variables to pass data to or from the command or script, such as the VM name, IP address, or output.
The Playbook should also have a Wait for Some Time task, which is a task that pauses the Playbook execution for a specified duration or until a condition is met. A Wait for Some Time task can be used to ensure that the batch processing application has enough time to complete its work, or to wait for a certain event or state to occur, such as a file creation, a service status, or a VM power state.
The Playbook should also have two REST API tasks, one before and one after the Wait for Some Time task. A REST API task is a task that executes an HTTP request to a specified URL, with optional headers, body, and authentication. A REST API task can be used to interact with external systems or services that expose an API, such as Nutanix Prism inthis scenario. The REST API task can also use variables to pass data to or from the HTTP request, such as the VM name, IP address, or response.
The REST API tasks should be configured to send the VM status to Prism, such as the start and end time of the batch processing, the CPU and memory usage, or the output of the application. This way, the administrator can monitor and manage the VM and the application from Prism, without having to connect to the VM console.
The Playbook configuration should look something like this:
* Time Trigger: Set the schedule to run daily, only on weekdays, and only at night (e.g., 10 PM to 6 AM).
* VM SSH: Set the target VM to the Linux VM, and set the command or script to initiate the batch processing application (e.g., ./batch.sh start).
* REST API: Set the URL to the Prism API endpoint, and set the HTTP method, headers, body, and authentication as required. Use variables to pass the VM name, IP address, and start time of the batch processing to the HTTP request (e.g., {"vm_name": "{{vm_name}}", "vm_ip": "{{vm_ip}}",
"start_time": "{{start_time}}"}).
* Wait for Some Time: Set the duration to the expected time for the batch processing to finish, or set a condition to wait until a certain event or state occurs (e.g., wait until file /tmp/batch.done exists).
* REST API: Set the URL to the Prism API endpoint, and set the HTTP method, headers, body, and authentication as required. Use variables to pass the VM name, IP address, end time, and output of the batch processing to the HTTP request (e.g., {"vm_name": "{{vm_name}}", "vm_ip": "{{vm_ip}}",
"end_time": "{{end_time}}", "output": "{{output}}"}).
* VM SSH: Set the target VM to the Linux VM, and set the command or script to terminate the batch processing application (e.g., ./batch.sh stop).
References:
https://www.nutanix.com/content/dam/nutanix/resources/datasheets/ds-ncp-mca-6-5.pdf
https://www.nutanix.com/content/dam/nutanix/resources/support/ds-ncp-mca.pdf
NEW QUESTION # 43
Which Calm feature provides the ability for administrators to approve Single or Multi-VM Blueprints for assignment to Projects?
- A. Application Manager
- B. Marketplace Manager
- C. Projects
- D. Marketplace
Answer: B
Explanation:
The alert in Prism Central indicates that Calm showback is not able to reach the beam service. This could be due to network connectivity issues or incorrect configurations. The administrator should check the DNS configuration in Prism Central (Option A) to ensure that it is correctly configured to allow communication with the Beam service. Additionally, checking if Prism Element is configured with Proxy settings (Option C) is essential as it can also affect the communication between Calm and Beam. Pulse (Option B) and Flow (Option D) are not related to the Calm showback feature and do not impact its functionality.
References:
* Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) v6.5, Section 2 - Deploy and Configure Nutanix Calm and Related Components, Objective 2.4 - Identify required configuration settings for a Nutanix Calm deployment
* Enabling and Disabling Showback in Calm | Nutanix Community
NEW QUESTION # 44
In which two locations can an administrator look to view a list of executed playbooks? (Choose two.)
- A. Executions
- B. Plays
- C. Dashboard
- D. Lists
Answer: A,B
NEW QUESTION # 45
Refer to the exhibit.
The Playbook is designed to execute a script, in order to fix a known problem in the application. However, it keeps failing.
Why is this Playbook continuing to fail?
- A. Not enough storage space in order to take a snapshot.
- B. Slack configuration should be reviewed.
- C. The script is incorrect.
- D. The Playbook actions are in the wrong order.
Answer: D
Explanation:
In the context of Nutanix Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA), the order of actions in a playbook is crucial for its successful execution. In this case, the playbook is designed to execute a script to fix a known problem in an application but keeps failing because it attempts to power off the VM and take a snapshot before executing the script. The correct order should be to execute the script first, then power off the VM if necessary, and finally take a snapshot.
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NEW QUESTION # 46
An administrator creates a blueprint to deploy VMs to multiple clouds, so that business will remain functional in the event of a disaster.
What component describes this feature?
- A. Profile Actions
- B. Substrates
- C. Package
- D. Service
Answer: B
Explanation:
Substrates are the components of a blueprint that define the cloud resources and configurations for deploying VMs or applications. Substrates can be associated with different cloud accounts, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Nutanix, to enable multicloud deployments. By using substrates, an administrator can create a blueprint that can deploy VMs to multiple clouds, depending on the availability, cost, or performance requirements.
References:
* Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA) course, Module 3: Blueprints, Lesson 3.2:
Substrates1
* Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) Exam Blueprint Guide, Section
2.1: Create a blueprint to deploy infrastructure and applications using Nutanix Calm2
NEW QUESTION # 47
Refer to the exhibit.
What needs to be done in order to enable the developer to complete this requested task? (Choose two.)
- A. Add the Providers to the Project
- B. Upgrade Calm to version 3.2.x
- C. Create AWS and Azure Providers
- D. Enable Environment for AWS and Azure
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 48
Which products or features are dependencies of Calm? (Choose two.)
- A. Block Storage IP
- B. Prism Central
- C. Data Service IP
- D. Prism Element
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
Nutanix Calm is a feature of Prism Central that enables you to automate the deployment and management of infrastructure and applications across multiple clouds. Prism Central is a centralized management plane that provides unified visibility and control over Nutanix clusters and services. Prism Element is the local management plane for each Nutanix cluster that runs the Acropolis Operating System (AOS). Both Prism Central and Prism Element are required for Nutanix Calm to function properly and access the resources and services of the Nutanix platform. References:
* Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) v6.5, Section 2 - Deploy and Configure Nutanix Calm and Related Components, page 1
* Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA), Module 1 - Introduction to Nutanix Multicloud Automation, Lesson 1.1 - Nutanix Multicloud Automation Overview, page 4
* Nutanix Calm User Guide, Introduction to Nutanix Calm, Nutanix Calm Architecture
NEW QUESTION # 49
An administrator has been tasked in auditing the company's Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and notices that there are several entries for VMS that were previously decommissioned.
Current VM Decommission Process:
Application owners delete the application from the Calm project.
Application owners submit a ticket to IT for:
Removal of the Domain object
DNS record removal
CMDB entry removal
What Blueprint activity should be used to automate the manual steps listed above?
Creation of Calm Tasks for each of the three steps added to Library and consumed inside of a post VM Delete Task.
- A. Creation of Calm Runbooks for each of the three steps added as Post VM Delete Task.
- B. Creation of Calm Runbooks for each of the three steps &added to the library end consumed inside of Post VM Delete Task.
- C. Creation of Calm Endpoint that includes all steps added 35 a Post VM Delete Task
- D. Creation of Calm Runbooks for each of the three Steps to the Library and consumed inside of a post VM Task.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Calm Runbooks are a way to automate workflows that span across multiple applications, services, or platforms. They can be used to perform actions such as provisioning, scaling, backup, restore, etc. Calm Runbooks can be added to the Library and reused in different Blueprints or Projects. A Post VM Delete Task is a special type of Task that is executed after a VM is deleted from a Blueprint. By creating Calm Runbooks for each of the manual steps required to decommission a VM, and adding them to the Library, the administrator can simplify the VM Decommission Process by consuming them inside of a Post VM Delete Task. This way, the application owners only need to delete the application from the Calm project, and the rest of the steps will be automated by the Runbooks. References:
* Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) Exam Blueprint Guide, page 16, section 4.3.1
* Nutanix Calm Runbooks
* Nutanix Calm Library
* Nutanix Calm Tasks
NEW QUESTION # 50
Refer to the exhibit.
A Blueprint fails on executing a check-login task against a Windows 2016 VM and displays the error shown in the exhibit. The administrator is using a SSH key-based credential to authenticate the task.
What should the administrator change to resolve the issue?
- A. Modify the timeout to give the task longer to complete.
- B. Change to password authentication credential.
- C. Ensure the private key for the credential is correct.
- D. Increase the retries to allow for the task to complete.
Answer: C
Explanation:
The error message "Authentication by <Credential_type> failed" typically indicates an issue with the authentication credentials being used. Since the administrator is using SSH key-based credential to authenticate, it's essential to ensure that the private key associated with this credential is correct and accessible. If there's an issue with the private key, such as it being incorrect or inaccessible, authentication will fail. Increasing the retries or modifying the timeout will not help if the credential is invalid. Changing to password authentication credential may work, but it's not the best option as it may compromise security and require additional configuration. References:
* Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) v6.5, Section 3 - Validate Blueprints, Runbooks, Playbooks, and Automation Settings, page 2
* Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA), Module 5 - X-Play, Lesson 5.2 - Credential Management, page 7
* Nutanix Calm User Guide, Credential Management, SSH Key-Based Authentication
NEW QUESTION # 51
While creating a Runbook, which type should an administrator select to performed a REST API call?
- A. Decision
- B. Execute
- C. HTTP
- D. While Loop
Answer: C
Explanation:
When creating a Runbook in Nutanix Calm to perform a REST API call, the administrator should select the
"HTTP" task type. This task type is specifically designed to make HTTP requests, including REST API calls, allowing integration with external services and APIs.
References:
* Nutanix Calm documentation on Runbook Task Types.
* Nutanix Best Practices for HTTP Task in Runbooks.
NEW QUESTION # 52
Where should an administrator check why a Playbook failed to grow the memory of a VM?
- A. Plays dashboard in Prism Element
- B. VM Details in Prism Element
- C. Plays dashboard in Prism Central
- D. VM Details in Prism Central
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Plays dashboard in Prism Central provides a centralized view of all the Playbooks that have been executed across the clusters registered with Prism Central. It shows the status, duration, and output of each Playbook run, as well as the details of the triggers, targets, and actions involved. An administrator can use the Plays dashboard to troubleshoot why a Playbook failed to grow the memory of a VM by checking the error messages, logs, and output of the Playbook run. The other options are not the correct places to check for Playbook failures, as they do not provide the same level of information and visibility as the Plays dashboard. References: Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) v6.5, Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) 6 Exam, Nutanix Exam NCP-MCA Topic 4 Question 20 Discussion
NEW QUESTION # 53
What are the two types of Blueprints?
- A. Single VM and Multi VM
- B. Cloud Native VM and OnPrem VM
- C. Containerized VM and serverless VM
- D. PaaS VM and SaaS VM
Answer: A
Explanation:
In Nutanix Calm, there are two types of blueprints: Single VM and Multi VM. Single VM blueprints are used to define and manage the deployment of individual virtual machines, while Multi VM blueprints are used to manage the deployment of applications that span multiple VMs with defined dependencies and configurations.
References:
* Nutanix Calm documentation on Blueprint Types.
* Nutanix Best Practices for Blueprint Creation.
NEW QUESTION # 54
A company wants to ensure that all developers are able to request new development environments on demand by using ServiceNow.
The administrator notices that even though developers create new environments, they rarely remove these environments when moving on to new assignments. Today, the administrator has gone into Prism Central to check when the VM was created, in order to reach out to the developer and ask if it can be deleted. The administrator has accidentally deleted the wrong VM in the past.
Which two methods can the administrator use to automate this task to avoid deleting the incorrect VMs? (Choose two.)
- A. Create a playbook REST API trigger to delete the VM from a ServiceNow approval flow.
- B. Create a playbook REST API action to delete the VM from a ServiceNow approval flow.
- C. Create a playbook webhook action to delete the VM from a ServiceNow approval flow.
- D. Create a playbook webhook trigger to delete the VM from a ServiceNow approval flow.
Answer: B,D
NEW QUESTION # 55
An administrator has built a Playbook to run a Powershell script in a VM when a specific alert is generated.
Several days later, the alert is generated, but the script does not execute and there are no Plays recorded for the Playbook.
What is causing this issue?
- A. The version of Playbooks is not correct for the version of Prism Central.
- B. The path to the script was not correct.
- C. The Playbook was never enabled.
- D. The script executed, but closed with an error code.
Answer: C
Explanation:
A Playbook is a set of actions that are triggered by an event or a schedule. To run a Playbook, it must be enabled first. If a Playbook is not enabled, it will not respond to any events or schedules, and no Plays will be recorded for it. Therefore, the most likely cause of the issue is that the administrator forgot to enable the Playbook after building it. References: Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) Exam Blueprint Guide, page 13, section 3.2. Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA) course, module 4, lesson 2.
NEW QUESTION # 56
How should an administrator enable Calm?
- A. Prism Central -> Services -> Calm -> Enable
- B. Prism Central -> Settings -> Upgrade Prism Central -> Calm -> Enable
- C. Prism Central -> Settings -> Calm -> Enable
- D. Prism Element -> LCM -> Calm -> Enable
Answer: A
Explanation:
To enable Calm, the administrator needs to log on to Prism Central with a local ADMIN account and click Services -> Calm -> Enable. This will install the Calm service on Prism Central and allow the administrator to access the Calm UI and features. The other options are incorrect because they either refer to Prism Element, which is not the correct platform for Calm, or they involve unnecessary or incorrect steps. References:
[Enabling and Accessing Calm | Nutanix Community]
(https://next.nutanix.com/installation-configuration-23/enabling-and-accessing-calm-40191); [Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) Exam Blueprint Guide] (https://www.nutanix.com/content/dam/nutanix/resources/support/ds-ncp-mca.pdf), section 2.1.
NEW QUESTION # 57
What is the correct syntax for using a macro within a Calm blueprint?
- A. @@{calm.object}(@@
- B. $_calm.object_$
- C. %calm.object%
- D. {{calm.object}}
Answer: A
Explanation:
A macro is a placeholder for a value that is resolved at runtime. Macros can be used to reference various Calm objects, such as variables, secrets, credentials, tasks, and services. The correct syntax for using a macro within a Calm blueprint is @@{calm.object}(@@, where calm.object is the name of the object to be referenced. For example, @@{username}(@@ would resolve to the value of the username variable at runtime. The other options are incorrect syntaxes for macros and would not be resolved by Calm. References: Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) v6.5, Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) 6 Exam, Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation
NEW QUESTION # 58
An administrator needs to send a notification to the on-call administrator if a specific mission-critical VM is rebooted after hours, as well as send an email to the Operations team for any other VMS that reboot.
What two actions should the administrator take to accomplish this task? (Choose two.)
- A. use Conditional Playbook
- B. Create Playbook using Manual Trigger
- C. Create Playbook using Alert.
- D. Use Branch Action
Answer: A,C
Explanation:
The administrator should use a conditional playbook and create a playbook using alert to accomplish this task. A conditional playbook is a type of playbook that allows the administrator to define different actions based on certain conditions or criteria1. A playbook using alert is a type of playbook that is triggered by an alert policy that monitors the VM status2. By using these two features, the administrator can create a playbook that checks if the rebooted VM is the mission-critical VM and sends a notification to the on-call administrator, or else sends an email to the Operations team.
References:
* Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA) course, Module 3: Nutanix X-Play, Lesson
2: Nutanix X-Play Playbooks, Topic: Conditional Playbooks
* Nutanix Multicloud Automation Administration (NMCAA) course, Module 4: Nutanix Calm Governance, Lesson 2: Nutanix Calm Alerts, Topic: Alert Policies and Playbooks
* Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Automation (NCP-MCA) v6.5 Exam Blueprint Guide,
* Section 1: Describe and Differentiate Automation Concepts and Principles, Objective 1.3: Define the components of X-Play
NEW QUESTION # 59
Which Nutanix product version must be compatible to deploy Self-service (formerly Calm)?
- A. AHV
- B. Prism Central
- C. Prism Element
- D. AOS
Answer: B
Explanation:
To deploy Self-Service (formerly Calm), the Nutanix product version that must be compatible is Prism Central. Self-Service relies on Prism Central for orchestration, management, and automation of applications and services across multiple environments.
References:
* Nutanix documentation on Self-Service (Calm) Requirements.
* Nutanix Best Practices for Deploying Self-Service.
NEW QUESTION # 60
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