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Guide for NCSE-Core: Nutanix Certified Systems Engineer-Core (NCSE-Core)

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Question 1/101/10

ABC Corp currently has 50 VMs currently running in production and is interested in sizing a DR
cluster. The RTO is 4 hours and the RPO is 2 hours .
Each VM has 100GB of data, with a 5% daily change rate .for retention the customer wants to keep 2
weeks of snaps on the DR cluster.
What is the minimum amount of storage capacity for the remote cluster to meet the customer's data
retention

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1 correct answer

6TB to 7TB

8TB to 9TB

10TB to 11TB

14TB to 15T

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Question 2/102/10

A customer is asking for a quote for a hybrid cluster to run general purpose VMs and an ERP
application containing a 500GB database. The customer has a VSAN ReadyNode quote already and
looking for a comparable Nutanix solution. They share the following specifications
3 hosts
2 x E5-2640v4 CPU
512GB RAM
1 x 480GB SSD
2 x 8TB HDD
2 x 1GB NIC
Which two aspects of the requested configuration should cause concern and need for further
discovery? (Choose two.)

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2 correct answers

2 x E5-2640v4 CPU

512GB RAM

1 x 480GB SSD

2 x 8TB HDD

2 x 1GB NIC

The correct answers are C and E: 1 x 480GB SSD and 2 x 1GB NIC.
Why these are the concerning items:
1. 1 x 480GB SSD
This is a concern because a hybrid Nutanix cluster depends on SSD capacity for the performance tier, not just for boot or cache. For a cluster running general purpose VMs plus an ERP application with a 500GB database, a single 480GB SSD per host is likely far too small to provide adequate usable flash capacity and performance headroom.
In a Nutanix hybrid design, the SSD tier is important for:
- read caching
- metadata handling
- write performance
- overall VM and database responsiveness
A 500GB database usually raises questions about:
- how much of the database is active versus cold
- IOPS requirements
- write intensity
- whether the workload should really be on all-flash instead of hybrid
Because the SSD size seems insufficient for the workload, this should trigger further discovery.
2. 2 x 1GB NIC
This is also a concern because 1 Gb NICs are generally too limited for a modern hyperconverged platform, especially with ERP workloads and a sizable database.
Nutanix clusters require sufficient network bandwidth for:
- storage traffic
- VM traffic
- replication and cluster communication
- maintenance and failover activity
With only 1 Gb connectivity, the cluster may become network-bound, which can hurt performance and resiliency. For a comparable Nutanix solution, 10 Gb networking is typically expected, so 2 x 1 Gb NICs is a red flag and warrants more discovery.
Why the other options are less concerning:
A. 2 x E5-2640v4 CPU
This is a reasonable CPU configuration for a 3-host cluster, and by itself it is not the main concern.
B. 512GB RAM
This is a substantial amount of memory and is not immediately suspicious. It may or may not be enough depending on the number and size of VMs, but it is not the clearest concern from the information given.
D. 2 x 8TB HDD
In a hybrid configuration, HDDs are expected because they provide capacity tier storage. The issue is not the presence of HDDs, but whether the flash tier and networking are sufficient.
Summary
The two aspects that should cause concern and require further discovery are:
- C. 1 x 480GB SSD
- E. 2 x 1GB NIC
They stand out because the SSD tier is likely too small for the workload, and 1 Gb networking is likely inadequate for a Nutanix hybrid cluster supporting an ERP database.

Right Answer: C, E

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Question 3/103/10

A customer is conceded that IT will not be able to take advantage of Nutanix's frequent feature
releases due to the man hour requirements of maintaining compliance with industry regulatory
controls.
Which item should the SE discuss at the next customer visit with IT?

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1 correct answer

Data at Rest Encryption (Software)

Two-factor Authentication

Security Configuration Management Automation (SCMA)

Factory-installed self-encryption drives (SED)

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Question 4/104/10

A customer is provisioning 1,000 linked clone desktops with View Composer for their call center.
During a short period between shift changes,desktops must be rebooted.
Which Nutanix feature will help to mitigate the desktop boot times?

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1 correct answer

Shadow Clones

Performance Tier De-duplication

Content Based Read Cache

View Acceleration Array Intergration''

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Question 5/105/10

A customer plans to migrate a business critical,highly tranactional SQL Server database to Nutanix
Currently the databases is running on a physical server with 256GB of RAM and 12CPU cores at >
80% utilization To run the VM on a single NUMA node, which processor configuration should the SE
recommend for this workload?

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1 correct answer

Intel E5 2680v4 (14 cores each @ 2.4GHZ, 28 Cores total)

Intel E5 2620v4 ( 8 cores each @ 2.1GHZ, 16 Cores total)

Intel E5 2643v4 ( 6 cores each @ 3.4GHZ, 12 Cores total)

Intel E5 2667v4 ( 8 cores each @ 3.2GHZ, 16 Cores total)

The correct answer is D. Intel E5 2667v4 (8 cores each @ 3.2 GHz, 16 cores total)
This question is about choosing the right CPU configuration for a SQL Server workload that is highly transactional and already running at high utilization on a physical server with 12 CPU cores and 256 GB RAM.
Key points to consider:
1. SQL Server is highly transactional
For transactional databases, CPU performance per core is often more important than simply having the most cores. These workloads benefit from:
- Higher clock speed
- Strong single-thread performance
- Enough cores to handle concurrency
- Lower latency
2. The workload is already heavily used
Since the current physical server has 12 cores and is running at more than 80% utilization, the new VM should not be under-provisioned. It needs:
- At least comparable core count
- Good per-core performance
- Enough capacity for SQL Server overhead and virtualization
3. Single NUMA node requirement
Running the VM on a single NUMA node is important for SQL Server performance because it avoids cross-NUMA memory access penalties. This means the SE should choose a CPU option that fits well within one NUMA node and offers strong performance for database processing.
Why D is best:
- Intel E5 2667v4 has 8 cores at 3.2 GHz
- It offers the best balance of high clock speed and sufficient core count among the options
- For SQL Server, this is generally better than more cores at lower frequency
- It is a strong choice for transactional workloads where latency and per-core speed matter
Why the other options are less suitable:
A. Intel E5 2680v4
- 14 cores at 2.4 GHz
- More cores, but lower clock speed
- Better suited for heavily parallelized workloads, not necessarily for a highly transactional SQL Server database
B. Intel E5 2620v4
- 8 cores at 2.1 GHz
- Lowest performance option here
- Clock speed is too low for a demanding SQL Server workload
C. Intel E5 2643v4
- 6 cores at 3.4 GHz
- Very fast per core, but too few cores for a database already using 12 cores at high utilization
- May not provide enough total CPU capacity for the workload
Summary:
For a business-critical, highly transactional SQL Server VM that must stay within a single NUMA node, the best recommendation is the processor with the best balance of core count and clock speed. Intel E5 2667v4 provides that balance, making D the correct answer.

Right Answer: D

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Question 6/106/10

After a meeting with a new prospect to demo Nutanix for a Splunk opportunity, the prospect
requests a POC.
To qualify the need for a POC, which question should an SE ask the prospect first?

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Are you considering other solutions?

What do you plan to evaluate?

Is this project budgeted?

Which version of Splunk are you running?

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Question 7/107/10

An SE builds a sizer scenario for a prospect's remote site running on an NX-1365S-G5.
Using only the sizer BOM. which two actions can be performed? (Choose two.)

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2 correct answers

Review budgetary pricing

Review workload sizing details

Review power consumption requirements

Review applicable discounts from deal registration

Reference the HCL for additional SKUs relevant to the configuration

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Question 8/108/10

An SE is building a solution for a federal goverment prospect that u???
Which two items are required to deliver a solution that meens the ??? encryption (choose two)

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2 correct answers

Nutanix Acropolis Pro Licensing

Self-Encrypting Drives

A supported Key Management Server

Nutanix Software Encryption

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Question 9/109/10

An SE is working with a financial institution prospect on a VDI environment refresh. The institution
currently has 5000 named VDI users, with a peak of 2800 concurrent users.
How many VDI VMs does the SE need to size for, factoring in an additional 10% for growth?

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1 correct answer

2880

3080

5000

5500

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Question 10/1010/10

A Nutanix customer needs to migrate 1000VMs from ACME Public Cloud to a local Nutanix cluster
ACME Public Cloud operates on VMware ESXi, Hp ProLiant Servers with 3PAR storage. ACME Public
Cloud denies customers access to vCenter or ESXi hosts But they do replicate a copy of the virtual
disks to external storage.
Which method should the customer use to migrate the VMs to a local Nutanix Cluster?

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1 correct answer

Use Xtract for VMs to migrate VMs from ACME Public Cloud vCenter to local Nutanix cluster.

Deploy Nutanix Community Edition in ACME Public Cloud and replicate VMs to local Nutanix cluster.

Use Calm to automate and orchestrate deployment on the local Nutanix cluster.

Use the latest copy of VMs on external storage to import on the local Nutanix cluster

The correct answer is D. Use the latest copy of VMs on external storage to import on the local Nutanix cluster.
The key constraint in the question is that ACME Public Cloud does not give the customer access to vCenter or the ESXi hosts. That means the customer cannot use any migration method that depends on direct access to VMware management interfaces or hypervisors.
Why the other options are not correct:
A. Use Xtract for VMs to migrate VMs from ACME Public Cloud vCenter to local Nutanix cluster.
This is not possible because Xtract for VMs typically requires access to vCenter or the source virtualization environment to perform the migration. Since ACME denies access to vCenter and ESXi, this option cannot be used.
B. Deploy Nutanix Community Edition in ACME Public Cloud and replicate VMs to local Nutanix cluster.
This does not fit the scenario. Deploying Nutanix Community Edition in a public cloud environment is not the stated method for accessing or migrating the existing VMs, and it would not solve the problem of extracting the customer’s current VMware-based workloads from the provider environment.
C. Use Calm to automate and orchestrate deployment on the local Nutanix cluster.
Nutanix Calm is an orchestration and automation tool. It can help deploy and manage applications, but it is not a VM migration tool for copying existing VMware virtual machines out of a cloud provider’s environment.
D. Use the latest copy of VMs on external storage to import on the local Nutanix cluster.
This is the correct choice because the provider does replicate a copy of the virtual disks to external storage. Since the customer cannot access vCenter or ESXi directly, the practical migration path is to use those external disk copies as the source and import them into the local Nutanix cluster.
Why D makes sense:
- The customer lacks direct virtualization management access.
- The provider already exposes replicated virtual disk copies on external storage.
- Those disk copies can be used as the basis for importing or reconstructing the VMs on the destination Nutanix environment.
In short, when vCenter and ESXi are inaccessible, but disk copies are available externally, the migration must be done using those external storage-based VM copies.

Right Answer: D

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