Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) Overview Quiz

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Which feature of Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) is primarily associated with data migration to AWS?

Storage management (correct)

Encryption

High availability

Capacity optimization

What aspect of Nutanix Validated Design (NVD) is NOT covered in the Hybrid Cloud Design Guide?

Third-party application integration

Backup and disaster recovery

Cost analysis (correct)

Components configuration

Which document would you refer to for information on compatibility across different AOS versions?

Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Release Notes

Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix (correct)

Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS GovCloud

Nutanix Configuration Maximums

In the context of NC2 on AWS, what is primarily focused on in the Networking Best Practices document?

Networking concepts and best practices Signup and view all the answers

What does the NC2 Release Notes document primarily provide?

Details on new features, supported versions, and issues Signup and view all the answers

Which key feature contributes to ensuring operational continuity in NC2?

High availability Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable focus area of the Nutanix University content related to NC2?

Key concepts, features, and configurations Signup and view all the answers

Which functionality is emphasized in the Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS GovCloud supplement?

Security features for the AWS GovCloud Signup and view all the answers

What must not be added as a UVM subnet in Prism Element?

Management VMs Signup and view all the answers

What does the NC2 console provision when deploying in a new VPC?

Management traffic only in a new VPC Signup and view all the answers

Which feature specifically improves storage utilization in Nutanix systems?

Deduplication Signup and view all the answers

What type of compression policy does Nutanix offer that optimizes sequential I/O operations?

Inline compression Signup and view all the answers

When using dedicated host tenancy for EC2, what might be the financial implication?

Costs may be higher than default tenancy Signup and view all the answers

While planning costs for an NC2 infrastructure, which entity's pricing directly impacts EC2 bare-metal instances?

AWS documentation Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can be used to create an optimal Nutanix solution based on needs?

Nutanix Sizer tool Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration when deploying clusters in a new VPC with private subnet?

User VM subnets must be managed separately Signup and view all the answers

Which port is designated for SSH access into the AHV node?

22 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Custom TCP rule using port 2020?

Replication Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS component must be installed if creating a new VPC during NC2 deployment?

Mandatory AWS components Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct protocol for the port range 2222?

TCP Signup and view all the answers

How often can you set the Recovery Point Objective (RPO) with asynchronous replications?

Every hour Signup and view all the answers

Which port is used for UI access to the on-premises CVM subnet?

9440 Signup and view all the answers

What type of replication does NC2 support?

Asynchronous, NearSync, and Synchronous Signup and view all the answers

For which of the following is Custom TCP rule port 2009 intended?

Replication Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Flow Virtual Networking to function effectively on NC2?

Stable connectivity between Prism Central and registered AHV clusters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about AHV user VMs in NC2 on AWS is TRUE?

They can seamlessly connect to other EC2 instances without additional setups Signup and view all the answers

Which networking feature does NC2 on AWS utilize to create overlay networks?

Flow Virtual Networking network controller Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations of using AWS EC2 dedicated hosts regarding Nutanix?

They do not allow partition placement groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Controller VM (CVM) in the NC2 on AWS environment?

It operates the Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure stack Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured for NC2 to operate freely in a dynamic cloud environment?

Combining native rack awareness with AWS partition placement groups Signup and view all the answers

Which feature helps protect Prism Central in the NC2 on AWS environment?

Cluster Protect Signup and view all the answers

In a scenario where partition placement control is not implemented, what is a significant risk?

Loss of resiliency against AWS rack partition failures Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary use case for Nutanix Cloud Cluster (NC2) on AWS?

Disaster recovery for business-critical workloads Signup and view all the answers

Which hypervisor is supported for Nutanix clusters running in AWS?

AHV Signup and view all the answers

Which configuration allows for a cost-effective disaster recovery setup using NC2 on AWS?

Expanding the pilot light cluster as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is required for deploying a Nutanix cluster using NC2 on AWS?

Creation of a cluster in a specified VPC Signup and view all the answers

Which statements are true regarding the NC2 console features?

It can be used to hibernate and resume clusters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a supported feature of NC2 on AWS?

Utilizing multiple hypervisors for flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of EC2 bare-metal instances required to support NC2?

Three EC2 bare-metal instances Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does NC2 on AWS allow you to manage without any reconfiguration?

Nutanix cluster APIs Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for implementing rack failure resiliency when using dedicated host tenancy?

The user must implement their own strategy. Signup and view all the answers

What does an RF2 setting in a Nutanix cluster protect against?

Failure of a single rack. Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario could result in a cluster losing rack awareness?

Creating a cluster in a busy AWS region. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding partition placement groups in Nutanix on AWS?

They are not compatible with dedicated hosts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of losing rack awareness in a Nutanix cluster?

An alert is shown in the Prism Element dashboard. Signup and view all the answers

What does setting up an RF3 in a Nutanix cluster provide?

Protection against up to two rack failures. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a cluster is created without rack awareness?

An alert of Critical status is displayed. Signup and view all the answers

Why is sync replication recommended to a second cluster in a different AZ?

It protects against entire AZ failures. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on AWS Deployment and User Guide

Document Revision History: December 12, 2024
Document Organization: Provides a table outlining the guide's sections and their topics. Covers high-level overview of NC2, essential concepts, infrastructure, data encryption, network security, and payment plans. Also includes sections for getting started with NC2 on AWS, EC2 instance types, deployment workflows, and various management topics. Covers network security, cluster configurations, and more.
NC2 Overview: NC2 is a hybrid multicloud platform for running applications in private or multiple public clouds, extending the simplicity of the Nutanix software to public clouds.
Use Cases: Includes disaster recovery on AWS, capacity bursting for dev/test, and modernization of on-premises applications to AWS
AWS Infrastructure: NC2 runs on bare metal instances in AWS EC2. Nutanix AHV runs as the hypervisor, enabling use of AWS services without significant reconfiguration. Dedicated subnets for cluster management and user VMs.
NC2 Planning Guidance: Covers costs (AWS EC2 and Nutanix), sizing requirements, and capacity planning. Highlights considerations for selecting EC2 bare-metal instance types.
Deployment Models:
- Single Availability Zone: Suitable for ephemeral workloads, using the same automation as on-premises.
- Multiple Availability Zone: Supports replication between zones if there are network latency concerns.
- Multicluster: Deployment across multiple availability zones provides greater resilience against zone-wide outages.
AWS Components Installed: Lists mandatory components, including compute, networking, and security, necessary for deploying NC2 on AWS.
Tags for AWS Resources: Defines predefined tags (nutanix:clusters:owner, etc.) used to identify and manage resources in AWS. Includes user-defined tags for custom categorization and management.
Using AWS Security Groups: How to configure and use security groups for traffic control, including inbound and outbound communication rules. Explains default and custom security groups.
Cluster Management: Detailed steps to update capacity (add or remove hosts), including notes on hardware limitations and supported instance types and configurations; information on cluster recovery procedures, and other operational steps.
NC2 Security Approach: Highlighting the security group configuration for inbound and outbound traffic, mentioning the use of IAM roles for access and management.
Getting Started With NC2: Describing requirements, including the proper configuration of the AWS account and IAM role to access the AWS console. Explains how to create a My Nutanix account and start a free trial.
EC2 Instance Tenancy Types:
- Default Tenancy: Bare metal instances migrate across different hosts after a power cycle.
- Dedicated Host Tenancy: Bare metal instances run on a dedicated host, maintaining consistency across instances.
NC2 on AWS Deployment Workflow: Explains the steps for creating AWS resources manually. Includes instructions for configuring VPCs (Virtual Private Clouds) and subnets for optimal resource setup.
Prism Central Configuration: Steps on configuring, logging into clusters through the web console or via SSH, including details about networking settings.
NC2 Licensing and Billing: Describes the various pricing options, including a PAYG model and license reservation.
User VM Network Management: Explains how to create and manage Nutanix virtual machine (UVM) networks. Outlines using AHV networks, managing IP configurations, and requesting floating IPs for user VMs. The guide also covers specific configurations for Flow Virtual Networking.
Network Security: Details on using AWS security groups to control traffic, both inbound and outbound. Defines default security groups and how to create custom ones.
Cluster Protection: Explains the configuration and use of the Cluster Protect feature to protect NC2 cluster data and configurations.
Disaster Recovery: Describes several disaster recovery options (including synchronous, asynchronous, and stretched subnet configurations). Includes instructions for using the Multicloud Snapshot Technology (MST).
Third-Party Backup Solutions: Nutanix recommends specific third-party products (like HYCU and Veeam) for backing up virtual machines (VMs) in conjunction with Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2).
System Maintenance: Includes how to conduct health checks and perform certificates management in the underlying AWS environment..
Release Notes: Highlights updates, changes, known issues and compatibility information.
Copyright notice: copyright information for Nutanix.

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