Course Summary

his course teaches you the skills needed to install, configure, and operate Nutanix Database Service (NDB, formerly known as Nutanix Era) for the purpose of managing databases.

Note: The installation and management of databases themselves is not part of this course.

In this course, you will explore a number of subjects including:

The what, the how, the why, and the benefits of database-as-a-service (DBaaS)
Important NDB terms and concepts, like copy data management, time machine, provisioning profiles and data access management
Implementing role-based access control (RBAC), including working with built-in and custom roles, and managing users and groups
Adding multiple clusters to NDB, working with Nutanix Guest Tools, and registering a Nutanix cluster with NDB
Monitoring and investigating issues with NDB, including alert policies, notifications, and log collection
Operations involved in protecting and restoring databases, including creating snapshots, cloning databases, log catch-up operations, refreshing clones, and restoring source databases

1: Introduction to Database Automation
Understanding DBaaS
Understanding NBD Terminology and Concepts
The Nutanix Solution for DBaaS

2: Configuring and Operating NDB
Understanding the NDB Workflow
Installing and Configuring NDB
Exploring the NDB Dashboard
Creating Profiles
Registering an Existing Database
Provisioning a New Database
Patching, Upgrading, and Scaling Databases
Upgrading NDB
NDB High Availability

3: Administering and Monitoring NDB
Implementing RBAC and Managing Users
Adding Nutanix Clusters to NDB
Working with Maintenance Windows
Using Tags for Database Inventory Management
Working with Alerts
Investigating Issues with NDB

4: Protecting and Restoring Databases (Time Machine Operations)
Understanding Time Machine
Managing SLAs Schedules
Preparing for Snapshot Creation, Replication, and Deletion
Cloning Databases
Database Log Management
Refreshing and Removing Clones
Restoring Source Databases

This advanced course requires you to possess a basic Nutanix system administration skill set which includes: Familiarity with traditional virtualization architectures and Nutanix cloud infrastructure. Hands-on experience with the Prism interface.

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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