NCSE-Level-1 Exam Information and Guideline
Nutanix Certified Systems Engineer (NCSE): Level 1
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Exam Specification: NCSE-Level-1 (Nutanix Certified Systems Engineer: Level 1)
Exam Name: NCSE-Level-1 (Nutanix Certified Systems Engineer: Level 1)
Exam Code: NCSE-Level-1
Exam Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: Not specified
Exam Format: Multiple-choice
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Nutanix Architecture and Technology
- Overview of Nutanix software-defined infrastructure
- Understanding the Nutanix Acropolis hypervisor (AHV)
- Exploring Nutanix Prism management interface
2. Nutanix Deployment and Configuration
- Planning and sizing Nutanix clusters
- Nutanix cluster deployment and initial configuration
- Networking and storage configuration in Nutanix environment
3. Nutanix Administration and Operations
- Managing virtual machines and virtual networks
- Monitoring and troubleshooting Nutanix clusters
- Performing data protection and disaster recovery tasks
4. Nutanix Advanced Features and Integrations
- High availability and fault tolerance in Nutanix environment
- Integration with public cloud services
- Automation and orchestration using Nutanix Calm and Prism Central
Exam Objectives:
1. Understand the architecture and technology of Nutanix software-defined infrastructure.
2. Deploy and configure Nutanix clusters, including planning and sizing considerations.
3. Administer and operate Nutanix clusters, managing virtual machines, networks, and storage.
4. Monitor and troubleshoot Nutanix clusters to ensure optimal performance.
5. Perform data protection and disaster recovery tasks in Nutanix environment.
6. Explore advanced features of Nutanix, such as high availability and fault tolerance.
7. Integrate Nutanix with public cloud services and utilize automation and orchestration tools.
Exam Syllabus:
Section 1: Introduction to Nutanix Architecture and Technology (20%)
- Overview of Nutanix software-defined infrastructure
- Nutanix Acropolis hypervisor (AHV) and its features
- Nutanix Prism management interface and its functionalities
Section 2: Nutanix Deployment and Configuration (30%)
- Planning and sizing Nutanix clusters for specific workloads
- Deployment and initial configuration of Nutanix clusters
- Network and storage configuration in a Nutanix environment
Section 3: Nutanix Administration and Operations (30%)
- Management of virtual machines and virtual networks in Nutanix clusters
- Monitoring and troubleshooting Nutanix clusters
- Data protection and disaster recovery tasks in Nutanix environment
Section 4: Nutanix Advanced Features and Integrations (20%)
- Ensuring high availability and fault tolerance in Nutanix environment
- Integration of Nutanix with public cloud services
- Automation and orchestration using Nutanix Calm and Prism Central