Course Summary

This course teaches you the skills needed to install, configure, operate, and manage Nutanix X-Play and Nutanix Calm (renamed to Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) Self-Service).

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

How to perform codeless task automation using X-Play and its actions gallery, plays, and playbooks
What Nutanix Calm is, how to install and configure it, and how to use the Marketplace to launch blueprints and runbooks
How to create single- and multi-VM blueprints, and how to publish them to the Marketplace for consumption
How to manage an application
How to identify issues with Nutanix Calm and X-Play

1: IT Operations Automation Using X-Play
IT automation with Nutanix
Task automation using X-Play

2: Application Automation Using Nutanix Calm
Introduction to Nutanix Calm
Nutanix Calm Deployment Models
Installing and Configuring Nutanix Calm
Working with the Calm Marketplace
Nutanix Calm Plug-ins

3: Working with Blueprints and Runbooks
Introduction to Calm Blueprints
Creating a Single-VM Blueprint
Creating a Multi-VM Blueprint
Publishing and Launching a Blueprint
Using the Marketplace Manager
Managing Applications
Working with Endpoints and Runbooks

4: Advanced Calm Actions and Blueprint Management
Macros
Scripts
The Library
Categories

5: Identifying Issues with Calm and X-Play
Identifying Causes of Deployment Failure
Validating Playbook Configurations
Log Collection

This advanced course requires you to possess a basic Nutanix system administration skill set which includes: Familiarity with traditional virtualization storage architectures Hands-on experience with the Prism and Command-line interfaces These skills can be acquired by attending one of our basic admin courses (Enterprise Cloud Administration), or through on-the-job experience working on a Nutanix system for at least 6 months.

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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