Course Summary

This course teaches you the administrative skills needed to install, configure, manage, and upgrade three different Nutanix unified storage products:
Nutanix Volumes – Learn how Nutanix Volumes provides block storage for your VMs or physical hosts using the iSCSI protocol, with the same simplicity as virtualized workloads, consolidating infrastructure into a single unified platform.
Nutanix Files – Set up and manage Nutanix Files, a software-defined, scale-out file storage solution that provides Server Message Block (SMB) and Network File System (NFS) file services to clients.
Nutanix Objects – Learn how easy it is to spin up Nutanix Objects in a few simple steps, and build a simple, secure, and scale-out stack.

1: Installing and Configuring Nutanix Volumes
Understanding When to Use Nutanix Volumes
Deploying Nutanix Volumes and Understanding iSCSI Target Redirection
Configuring Nutanix Volumes

2: Managing, Upgrading, and Monitoring Nutanix Volumes
Failover and Failback Processes
Understanding Storage Management and Using the Storage and Volume Groups Dashboards
Modifying a Volume Group

3: Analyzing and Optimizing Nutanix Volumes
Firewall Settings
IQNs/Allowlists
iSCSI Timeout Sessions
Troubleshooting Volume Group Capacity

4: Installing and Configuring Nutanix Files

Introduction to Nutanix Files
Architecting and Sizing Nutanix Files Environments
Installing Nutanix Files
The File Server Dashboard
Configuring Nutanix Files

5: Managing, Upgrading, and Monitoring Nutanix Files
Managing Nutanix Files
Using File Analytics
Using Data Lens and Smart DR
Monitoring Performance and Usage
Upgrading Nutanix Files

6: Analyzing and Optimizing Nutanix Files
Understanding the Nutanix Files High Availability Process
Troubleshooting Nutanix Files Issues

7: Deploying and Configuring Nutanix Objects
Introduction to Nutanix Objects
Enabling Nutanix Objects
Architecting and Sizing Nutanix Objects
Deploying and Configuring Nutanix Objects
Configuring Bucket Policies

8: Managing, Upgrading, and Monitoring Nutanix Objects
Managing Directories and API Keys
Managing the Object Store
Managing a Bucket
Upgrading Nutanix Objects Using LCM
Monitoring Nutanix Objects
Replication with Nutanix Objects
Cloud Tiering

9: Analyzing and Troubleshooting Nutanix Objects
Troubleshooting Issues with Cluster Deployment, Read/Write, Upgrades, and Objects/MSP Clusters using CLI Commands
Log Collection for Nutanix Objects

This course requires basic system administration knowledge, acquired through training or hands-on experience. You should be familiar with iSCSI, SMB, NFS storage protocols, and S3 compatible storage; be able to create a VM through the Nutanix web console (Prism); and know how to run commands from the command line interface (CLI). If you do not have these skills, we recommend taking the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) class first

75 multiple choice questions Time Limit: 120 minutes Language: English

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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