Free Practice Questions for Nutanix NCS-Core Exam

Given the reported RX errors on eth2 and the intermittent ping loss as observed from the CVM logs, the best initial troubleshooting step that avoids VM disruption is to inspect the switch port for errors. Option C, "Check the port on the switch side for any errors," is the most direct and non-invasive approach to determining if the issue lies with the network infrastructure rather than the server hardware itself or the configuration.

This action helps identify whether the problem is related to the physical connection (e.g., port issues, switch configuration errors) without altering the current active network setup on the Nutanix node. If errors are found on the switch port, adjustments or repairs can be made accordingly, potentially resolving the RX errors without impacting the running VMs.

References:This recommendation follows Nutanix's best practices for network troubleshooting, focusing first on external network components before altering host configurations.

Given that the customer’s security policy prohibits connecting a consultant’s laptop within the corporate datacenter, the consultant can complete the deployment using: A. The Controller VM-based Foundation process, which allows the consultant to configure and deploy the cluster using the software tools provided within the Controller VM itself. This method does not require direct laptop connection to the network. C. Run the Network Crashcart Script to manually configure IP addresses on the hosts and then proceed to create the cluster manually. This approach involves using available scripts and utilities that can be executed from within the data center's management interfaces without needing direct laptop access. Options B and D would typically require direct network connection capabilities not permissible under the security constraints.References: Nutanix Foundation Documentation, Nutanix Deployment Best Practices.

In the scenario described, the configuration shown in the exhibit indicates that there is an "active-backup" bond mode. If a shut command is executed on the switchport that connects the node to the 5k1 switch (assuming it's the active link), the passive link should take over. This response ensures no loss of connectivity as the passive link becomes active in the absence of the primary (active) link.References: Nutanix Bible, Nutanix University NCS-Core 6.8 learning materials

The As-Built Document contains all final cluster configuration details, including initial passwords.

For a customer using an ESXi cluster with two 10GbE NICs on each node and a vSphere Distributed Switch, the recommended load balancing configuration, following Nutanix Best Practices for redundancy and efficiency, is "Route based on IP hash." This setting allows for optimal utilization of network bandwidth and redundancy by distributing the traffic based on the IP address pairings, ensuring a balanced load across the physical NICs.References: Nutanix Bible, Nutanix University NCS-Core 6.8 learning materials

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For troubleshooting issues with Foundation Portable on Mac not locating new nodes, the consultant should check the ~/data/logs/foundation.out log. This log file contains detailed operational entries that describe the activities of the Foundation tool, including any errors encountered during the node discovery process. This can provide insights into why the nodes are not being detected and guide the consultant on the necessary corrective actions.

References:

Nutanix Bible: Foundation Deployment and Troubleshooting

Nutanix University: Foundation Tool Usage