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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Nutanix
Exam Format
120 min
75
3000
Professional
Registration
$199 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
Pass the current version of the NCP-MCI exam; Pass a higher-level Nutanix certification exam; Complete continuing education requirements
NCP-MCI-6-10 Exam Topics and Domains
NCP-MCI-6-10 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Prism Central, AHV, Flow, Prism, and more.
1
Manage VMs within a Nutanix Multicloud Environment
20%
Create and update VMs on the Nutanix platform
VM Creation and ConfigurationVM Updates and Modifications
- Create and configure virtual machines on AHV
- Modify existing VM configurations
- Understand VM resource allocation and limits
Deploy VMs
VM Deployment Methods
- Deploy VMs using various methods
- Automate VM deployment with cloud-init
- Use image service for VM deployment
Migrate VMs
VM Migration Strategies
- Perform VM migrations within and between clusters
- Understand migration requirements and limitations
- Troubleshoot migration issues
Configure VM categories and attributes
Categories and Policies
- Create and manage VM categories
- Apply categories for policy enforcement
- Use categories for security and management
2
Manage Clusters within a Nutanix Multicloud Environment
30%
Perform storage administration procedures
Storage Container ManagementStorage Policies
- Create and manage storage containers
- Configure storage efficiency features
- Implement storage policies
Configure AOS and Prism Central Settings
Cluster ConfigurationPrism Central Management
- Configure cluster settings
- Deploy and manage Prism Central
- Configure authentication and authorization
Perform network administration procedures
Network ConfigurationAdvanced Networking
- Configure virtual networks
- Implement network segmentation
- Configure Flow for microsegmentation
Perform software and hardware firmware Life Cycle Management (LCM)
LCM Operations
- Perform LCM inventory
- Execute software and firmware updates
- Troubleshoot LCM issues
Perform hardware maintenance operations
Hardware Management
- Add and remove nodes
- Replace failed hardware
- Monitor hardware health
Configure Intelligent Operations
X-Play and Automation
- Configure X-Play automation
- Create and manage playbooks
- Use X-Fit for capacity planning
3
Configure Disaster Recovery and Data Protection within a Nutanix Multicloud Environment
20%
Configure Protection Policies and Domains
Protection DomainsProtection Policies
- Create and manage protection domains
- Configure protection policies
- Set up replication schedules
Configure and execute Recovery Plans
Recovery Plan Configuration
- Create recovery plans
- Execute failover and failback
- Test disaster recovery procedures
Configure Metro Replication
Metro Availability
- Configure Metro availability
- Set up witness sites
- Manage synchronous replication
4
Troubleshoot a Nutanix Multicloud Environment
20%
Troubleshoot protection policies and recovery plans
Data Protection Troubleshooting
- Diagnose protection policy issues
- Troubleshoot replication problems
- Resolve recovery plan failures
Troubleshoot metro replication
Metro Availability Issues
- Diagnose metro replication issues
- Resolve witness connectivity problems
- Handle split-brain scenarios
Troubleshoot AOS/Prism Central security issues
Security Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot authentication issues
- Resolve certificate problems
- Fix RBAC configuration issues
Troubleshoot LCM operations
LCM Issue Resolution
- Diagnose LCM update failures
- Resolve inventory issues
- Troubleshoot compatibility problems
Troubleshoot performance issues
Performance Analysis
- Analyze performance metrics
- Identify performance bottlenecks
- Implement performance optimizations
5
Conduct Custom Monitoring within a Nutanix Multicloud Environment
10%
Conduct analysis of performance charts
Performance Monitoring
- Interpret performance charts
- Identify trends and anomalies
- Establish performance baselines
Create reports
Report Generation
- Create custom reports
- Schedule automated reports
- Export and share reports
Analyze capacity management
Capacity Planning
- Perform capacity analysis
- Create capacity forecasts
- Plan for growth
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NCP-MCI-6-10 earns the NCP-MCI certification. It sits in the Multicloud Infrastructure track.
Current Level Exams
- NCP-EUC - End User Computing
- NCP-CN - Cloud Native
- NCP-DB - Database Management and Automation
Next Level Options
- NCM-MCI - Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Infrastructure
- NCX-MCI - Nutanix Certified Expert - Multicloud Infrastructure
Alternative Paths
- NCP-US - Unified Storage Complementary storage expertise
- NCP-CN - Cloud Native Kubernetes and container management
- NCP-EUC - End User Computing VDI and desktop virtualization
- NCP-DB - Database Management Database automation and management
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-12-10
- Announcement date: 2024-11-13
Updates
- AOS 6.10 Core platform update for NCP-MCI 6.10 • Release date: 2024-09-01
- Prism Central pc2024.2 Updated management features and UI • Release date: 2024-09-15
- X-Play Latest in PC 2024.2 Enhanced automation and playbook capabilities • Release date: 2024-09-15
- Flow Integrated in AOS 6.10 Microsegmentation and network security features • Release date: 2024-09-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by IT administrators and Infrastructure engineers.
- 1-2 years of holistic IT infrastructure experience
- 6-12 months of Nutanix administration experience
- Completion of Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course