Nutanix NCP-DB Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation v6.10 Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

NDB sends alert notifications using the configurations that were pulled from the cluster and auto-populated during the first configuration. It has been required to use a dedicated server.

Which configuration should be changed?



Answer : C

NDB sends alert notifications using configurations auto-populated from the cluster during the initial setup, typically relying on default SMTP settings. If a dedicated SMTP server is required (e.g., for security or compliance), the administrator must change the SMTP Server configuration in NDB Service. This is configured under the NDB Admin Center, where the administrator can specify the dedicated SMTP server's details (e.g., hostname, port, credentials, and security settings like TLS/SSL).

Other options are incorrect:

A . IDP configuration in Admin Center IAM page: Identity Provider (IDP) settings are for authentication, not email alerts.

B . Alert Email configuration in Prism Element: Prism Element manages cluster alerts, not NDB-specific email settings.

D . SNMP configuration in Prism Central: SNMP is for network monitoring, not email notifications.

Thus, the verified answer is C, reflecting NDB's alert notification setup.

Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:

Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 6: Monitoring and Alerts, Lesson 6.1: Configuring Alert Notifications.

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section 6: Optimize NDB Solutions, Objective 6.2: Manage Alerts (applicable to v6.10).

Nutanix NDB Administration Guide: 'Configuring SMTP for Alerts' section.


Question 2

What minimum account access level is required in Prism Element to deploy NDB?



Answer : B

To deploy Nutanix Database Service (NDB) in Prism Element, the minimum account access level required is Cluster Administrator. This role provides the necessary permissions to manage cluster resources (e.g., storage, networking, and VMs) required for NDB deployment, including registering the cluster with NDB, configuring storage containers, and deploying NDB components. Lower roles like Viewer or Backup Administrator lack the scope to perform these tasks, and User Administrator is focused on user management, not deployment.

Other options are insufficient:

A . User Administrator: Manages users and roles, not cluster operations.

C . Viewer: Read-only access, inadequate for deployment.

D . Backup Administrator: Limited to backup tasks, not deployment.

Thus, the verified answer is B, aligning with NDB deployment prerequisites.

Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:

Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 2: Deploying and Configuring an NDB Solution, Lesson 2.3: Registering a Nutanix Cluster.

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section 2: Deploy and Configure an NDB Solution, Objective 2.2: Register a Nutanix Cluster (applicable to v6.10).

Nutanix NDB Installation Guide: 'Prism Element Role Requirements' section.


Question 3

An administrator has run into an error when provisioning a new Oracle database VM.

What is the best action that the administrator should perform in the NDB GUI to provide the most complete picture to send to Nutanix support on that specific operation?



Answer : C

When an administrator encounters an error provisioning a new Oracle database VM in NDB, the best action to provide Nutanix support with the most complete picture is to select the failed job in the Operations menu and choose Generate Bundle from the lower right. The 'Generate Bundle' option creates a comprehensive diagnostic package, including logs, configuration details, and error traces specific to the failed operation. This bundle is ideal for troubleshooting and can be uploaded to Nutanix Support for analysis.

Other options are less comprehensive:

A . From the Administration section of NDB, go to the Diagnostics section and choose Generate Bundle: This generates a general diagnostic bundle, not specific to the failed job.

B . Copy the error message from the Operations menu: This provides limited context compared to a full bundle.

D . Take a screenshot of the error in the Operations menu: A screenshot lacks detailed logs and system data needed for support.

Thus, the verified answer is C, ensuring detailed support data.

Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:

Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 6: Monitoring and Alerts, Lesson 6.4: Troubleshooting and Support.

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section 6: Optimize NDB Solutions, Objective 6.4: Generate Support Bundles (applicable to v6.10).

Nutanix NDB Administration Guide: 'Generating Support Bundles for Failed Operations' section.


Question 4

An administrator has been asked to patch several Nutanix database server VMs. Prior to patching, what should the administrator configure?



Answer : A

Before patching several Nutanix database server VMs using the 'Patch OS now' feature in NDB, the administrator must configure a Repository. A repository (e.g., a custom patch repository or Nutanix-provided source) contains the OS updates or patches (e.g., for Windows or Red Hat-based systems). NDB requires this repository to be specified to fetch and apply the patches, ensuring the database VMs are updated from a validated source.

Other options are unrelated to patching:

B . Active Directory Access: Used for authentication, not patching.

C . pulse: Refers to Nutanix Pulse for support, not patch configuration.

D . An SMTP Server: Configured for alerts, not patching.

Thus, the verified answer is A, reflecting the patching prerequisite.

Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:

Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 6: Maintenance and Patching, Lesson 6.3: Creating Maintenance Plans.

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section 6: Optimize NDB Solutions, Objective 6.3: Manage Maintenance Plans (applicable to v6.10).

Nutanix NDB Administration Guide: 'Configuring Patch Repositories' section.


Question 5

An administrator needs to capture the database transaction logs.

Which Time Machine operation does NDB use to satisfy this requirement?



Answer : C

To capture database transaction logs in NDB, the Log Catch-up operation within the Time Machine is used. Log Catch-up retrieves and applies transaction logs (e.g., PostgreSQL WAL, SQL Server logs) to a snapshot, ensuring the database can be restored to a specific point in time. This operation bridges gaps between snapshots by incorporating log data, maintaining a continuous recovery chain.

Other options are incorrect:

A . Write-Ahead Logging: A database feature (e.g., in PostgreSQL), not an NDB Time Machine operation.

B . Log Flush: Refers to writing logs to disk, not capturing them for recovery.

D . Snapshots: Capture the database state but do not handle transaction logs specifically.

Thus, the verified answer is C, aligning with NDB's log management.

Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:

Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 5: Data Protection and Recovery, Lesson 5.2: Managing Time Machines.

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section 5: Protect Databases Using NDB, Objective 5.2: Manage Time Machine Operations (applicable to v6.10).

Nutanix NDB Administration Guide: 'Log Catch-up Operation' section.


Question 6

Which port should be opened to ensure the NDB server, NDB agent, and NDB database agent can communicate with the registered cluster via REST API calls?



Answer : A

To ensure the NDB server, NDB agent, and NDB database agent can communicate with the registered cluster via REST API calls, port 2009 must be opened. This port is used by NDB components to facilitate RESTful communication with the Nutanix cluster (e.g., Prism Element or Prism Central) for operations such as provisioning, monitoring, and management. Proper firewall configuration to allow traffic on this port is a prerequisite for NDB's integration with the cluster.

Other options are incorrect:

B . 3205: Not a standard NDB port; used for other Nutanix services.

C . 3260: Associated with iSCSI, not REST API communication.

D . 9440: Used for Prism Element's HTTPS management interface, not NDB-specific REST calls.

Thus, the verified answer is A, reflecting NDB's REST API requirements.

Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:

Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 2: Deploying and Configuring an NDB Solution, Lesson 2.1: Network and Port Requirements.

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section 2: Deploy and Configure an NDB Solution, Objective 2.1: Prepare Hosts (applicable to v6.10).

Nutanix NDB Installation Guide: 'Network Ports and Protocols' section, specifying port 2009.


Question 7

An IT manager is onboarding a new Nutanix systems administrator to manage their NDB deployment. The manager would like to assign the NDB role that provides the minimum amount of permissions to allow provisioning of new databases.

Which role should be assigned to accomplish this task?



Answer : D

To assign the minimum permissions required for provisioning new databases in an NDB deployment, the IT manager should assign the Database Administrator role. This role provides the necessary privileges to provision, configure, and manage database instances within NDB, including creating new databases using software profiles and registering database servers. It is designed for database-specific tasks without granting broader infrastructure or administrative control, making it the least privileged role suited for this purpose.

Other options exceed the minimum requirements:

A . Infrastructure Administrator: Manages cluster infrastructure (e.g., storage, networking), which is more than needed for database provisioning.

B . Super Administrator: Grants full control over NDB, including user management and system configuration, far beyond provisioning.

C . Database Infrastructure Administrator: Includes infrastructure management in addition to database tasks, exceeding the minimum scope.

Thus, the verified answer is D, aligning with the principle of least privilege.

Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:

Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 1: Introduction to NDB, Lesson 1.4: Managing Users and Roles.

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section 1: Understand NDB Basics, Objective 1.3: Manage User Permissions (applicable to v6.10).

Nutanix NDB Administration Guide: 'Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)' section, detailing Database Administrator role.


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