Nutanix NCS-Core

Everyone studies differently, which is why Dumpkiller offers the NCS-Core exam preparation material in three formats: a printable PDF, a desktop test engine, and an online test engine. Whichever you pick, you work through the same 310 practice questions covering the Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional syllabus.

Nutanix NCS-Core Exam Overview:

Nutanix NCS-Core Exam Syllabus Topics:

Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional: Common Questions From Candidates

What is the Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional certification exam?

The Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional exam (code: NCS-Core) is the official Nutanix exam that leads to the Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional (NCS-Core) certification. It sits at the Professional level of the Nutanix certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA), Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP). Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Nutanix itself, which is why the NCS-Core credential keeps showing up in job postings.

Are there any prerequisites for the NCS-Core exam?

According to Nutanix, the following applies: Recommended experience with Nutanix infrastructure concepts and virtualization environments. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.nutanix.com/certifications before you register.

How do I register for the NCS-Core exam?

You can book your Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional exam through the official channels below:

• Nutanix Certifications Registration Portal

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Online proctored or test center delivery (varies by region).

What official training does Nutanix recommend for the NCS-Core exam?

Nutanix lists the following training options for Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional candidates:

• Nutanix University Training

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 310 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Can I try the NCS-Core practice questions before buying?

Yes. Dumpkiller offers a free NCS-Core PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I do not pass the NCS-Core exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding NCS-Core exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the NCS-Core exam?

The official Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional syllabus is organized into 5 main domains. The first three are Nutanix Platform Fundamentals, Storage and Data Services, and Networking and Virtualization. For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Nutanix Certified Services Core Infrastructure Professional Sample Questions:

Question 1

A consultant needs to review a customer's switch port configuration to identify any issues. Other customer requirements are as follows:
* Leverage LACP
* Native VLAN will not be used
* Use Multiple Upstream switches
* Use VLANs 20-25 and 30
* LACP Fallback has been Enabled
* vPC or MLAG has been configured
What must be included in a configuration in order to meet these requirements?

A. Native VLAN set to default
Ports trucked to allow all necessary VLANs
B. Native VLAN set to 30
Ports Trunked to allow all necessary VLANs
C. Native VLAN set to 30
Ports in access mode to allow all necessary VLANs
D. Native VLAN set to default
Ports in access mode to allow all necessary VLANs

Question 2

A customer already has a Prism Central (PC) instance deployed in their environment and expects the consultant to unregister the old cluster before registering the new cluster What steps should the consultant take to safely and successfully unregister the customer's former cluster from PC?

A. Login to any PCVM using SSH and run the PE_unreglster.py script located in the Nutanix scripts directory, followed by the unregistratlon_cleanup.py script
B. Login to the PC Web UI, locate the PE cluster and click Unregister from the Actions dropdown menu.
C. Login to any CVM using SSH and use the multicluster command found within NCLi, followed by the unregistration_cleanup.py script on PE and PC.
D. Login to the PC Web Ul, navigate to Cluster Registrations found under settings in the Admin Center, check the box next to the desired PE. and click Remove

Question 3

An administrator is deploying a new application to a Nutanix Enterprise Cloud. The application requires a security to prevent unauthorized access. The application also uses many non-standard ports that are unique to it. Security should not be changed for existing applications.
What should the administrator do to meet these requirement?

A. Create new categories for the VMs, and modify existing security policies to include the new categories.
B. Create new categories for the VMs, and create new security policies that include the new categories.
C. Use existing categories for the VMs and modify existing security policies to include the specific port.
D. Use existing categories for the VMs. and create new security policies to use the existing categories.

Question 4

A new Nutanix cluster is ready for production on a remote site with no IT staff. Changes to the infrastructure will cost money and probably cause a cluster stop. The administrator needs to perform a health check on the environment that should include:
* Network connectivity checks
* Network performance status
* Storage performance status
Which tool should be used to perform this test?

A. NCC
B. X-Ray
C. diagnostic, py
D. clurator_cli

Question 5

An administrator learns that some security settings in a cluster have been changed. The environment is out of compliance with required policies.
Which function should be used to revert any settings that have changed from the defaults and prevent further violations?

A. Security Configuration Management Automation (SCMA)
B. Defense Information Systems Agency STIG enforcement
C. Cluster Lockdown with strong password enforcement
D. Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment (AIDE)

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