Nutanix training resources
With Nutanix you can build groundbreaking and state-of-the-art IT infrastructures. In this blog post, I have collected various resources for training and certification.
Certifications and Exams
There are four levels of certification, Associate, Professional, Master and Expert.
The entry-level is Associate. The exam consists of 50 multiple choice and multiple response questions. It is a proctored exam, online or at an exam facility. The time limit is 90 minutes.
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When you have built real word experience, you are ready for the Professional level. Depending on your expertise, you can take one exam out of six:
NCP - Multi Cloud Infrastructure 5.15
Deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Nutanix AOS 5.15 in the Enterprise Cloud. 75 multiple choice and multiple response questions, 120 minutes time limit, proctored exam. This exam will be retired and will be available through 11 February 2022.
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NCP - Multi Cloud infrastructure 5.20
Deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Nutanix AOS 5.20 in the Enterprise Cloud. 75 multiple choice and multiple response questions, 120 minutes time limit, proctored exam.
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NCP - Data Services
Deploy, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform administrative tasks on the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud storage and data services Files, Objects and Volumes technologies. 75 multiple choice and multiple response questions, 120 minutes time limit, proctored exam.
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NCP - End User Computing
Deploy, monitor, administer, troubleshoot and maintain Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments utilizing Nutanix technologies. 75 multiple choice and multiple response questions, 120 minutes time limit, proctored exam.
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NCP - Database Automation
Deploy, administer, optimize and troubleshoot database workloads using Nutanix Era. 75 multiple choice and multiple response questions, 120 minutes time limit, proctored exam.
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NCP - Multi Cloud Automation
Know the principles of automation, as well as the automation of infrastructure and single/multi-tiered applications within the Nutanix platform. 75 multiple choice and multiple response questions, 120 minutes time limit, proctored exam.
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Next level is the Master level. This is one exam:
NCM - Multicloud Infrastructure
Performing advanced administrative tasks and optimizing both virtualized workloads and infrastructure components on an AOS 5.15 implementation. 90 multiple choice, multiple response and drag-and-drop questions, 180 minutes time limit, proctored exam.
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The highest certification of Nutanix is the Expert Level. The exam has no multiple choice or multiple response items, it is an academic oral live exam.
NCX - Multicloud Infrastructure
Design enterprise-scale solutions that supports business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders. Master Nutanix Design Method. Submit thesis and live oral examen, modeled after academic viva voice defense.
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NPX - Nutanix Platform Expert
Deliver enterprise cloud solutions using multiple hypervisors and software stacks on the Nutanix platform. Submit thesis, present solution to other NPX and live oral exam, modeled after academic viva voice defense.
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The Basics
Visit the Nutanix Bible website for in-depth technical information about the platform architecture. A must-read when you want to get certified! On Youtube, view these videos here, here and here.
Another great resource is Nutanix University, where you can find dozen of free training courses and info materials.
Hands-on
Take a Nutanix Test Drive to get hands-on experience! See the Nutanix Book of Test Drive for a comprehensive explanation and guidelines.
Another option for your home lab is using the Nutanix Community Edition. This can be a single-node or three-node cluster running Nutanix AHV and AOS. Download the software here or read the blogs on how to set up Community Edition here, here and here.
Training classes
Take an online or instructor-led training at the Nutanix University or one of the authorized Nutanix Training Centers. I recommend Arrow Education Services, but maybe I am a little biased, as there is a chance you meet me there as a future Nutanix instructor.
Exam preparation
Download the Nutanix NCP-MCI Quick Start Handbook. See some Nutanix Study Tips.
Read the Nutanix Bible.