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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Nutanix
Exam Format
90 min
50
3000
Associate
Registration
$99 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
Lifetime (no expiration)
Not required - certification does not expire; Optional: Take newer version exams for updated credentials
NCA-V6-10 Exam Topics and Domains
NCA-V6-10 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Prism Element, Prism Central, NCC, Pulse, and more.
1
Describe Lifecycle Management
25%
Life Cycle Manager (LCM) Operations
Understanding LCM ArchitectureSoftware and Firmware Updates
- Describe how to update software and firmware in Nutanix clusters using LCM
- Monitor LCM software and firmware upgrades
- Understand the role of Pulse in automatic NCC updates
Cluster Maintenance Operations
Pre-upgrade Health Checks
- Understand the importance of running NCC before upgrades
- Interpret health check results
2
Describe Nutanix Basic Administration
35%
Virtual Machine Management
Basic VM OperationsVM Snapshots and Recovery
- Perform basic VM tasks
- Manage VM snapshots
- Create and use VM templates
- Understand VM recovery options
Storage Management
Storage Containers and PoolsData Protection Features
- Configure storage containers
- Set appropriate replication factors
- Implement data protection policies
- Understand storage protocols for different hypervisors
Cluster Configuration
Cluster Settings and LicensingNode Management
- Identify cluster-level settings
- Determine cluster license level
- Understand node addition requirements
- Configure cluster parameters
Prism Navigation and UI
Prism Element NavigationPrism Central Features
- Navigate Prism UI effectively
- Extract information from dashboards
- Use UI for operational tasks
- Access cluster information from Prism Central
3
Maintain Environmental Health of a Nutanix Cluster
25%
Health Monitoring and Checks
NCC Health ChecksPerformance Monitoring
- Perform and interpret health checks
- Monitor cluster performance
- Identify potential issues proactively
Alerts and Events Management
Alert PoliciesEvent Management
- Administer alerts, events and policies
- Configure alert notifications
- Analyze event history
Support Operations
Support Ticket ManagementPulse Integration
- Create support tickets
- Collect and upload logs
- Configure Pulse for proactive support
4
Describe Cluster Configuration Options
15%
Security Configuration
Cluster Security FeaturesData-at-Rest Encryption
- Configure cluster security features
- Implement access controls
- Enable data encryption
Network Configuration
Network Segmentation
- Configure network segmentation
- Implement network isolation
Advanced Cluster Options
Cluster Resiliency
- Understand cluster resiliency options
- Plan for failure scenarios
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NCA-V6-10 earns the Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) certification. It sits in the Nutanix Core track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- NCP-MCI-6.10 - Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure
- NCP-DB-6.10 - Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation
- NCS-Core - Nutanix Certified Specialist - Core
Alternative Paths
- NCM-MCI-6.10 - Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud InfrastructureExpert-level certification after NCP-MCI
- NCP-US - Nutanix Certified Professional - Unified Storage Specialized storage focus
- NCP-EUC - Nutanix Certified Professional - End User Computing VDI and desktop virtualization specialization
Practice with Precision
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for NCA-V6-10.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-12-10
- Announcement date: 2024-11-01
Updates
- AOS (Acropolis Operating System) 6.10 Core platform for NCA 6.10 exam • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Prism Central pc2024.2 Updated UI and features tested in exam • Release date: 2024-10-01
- Life Cycle Manager (LCM) 2.8 Updated procedures for software/firmware updates • Release date: 2024-07-01
- Nutanix Cluster Check (NCC) 4.8 New health checks and monitoring capabilities • Release date: 2024-08-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Systems Administrators and Junior Engineers.
- 6-12 months of holistic IT infrastructure experience
- 3-6 months of Nutanix virtualization experience
- Completion of Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (NHCF) course
- Hands-on experience with Prism Element and Prism Central
- Basic understanding of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)