NCP-DB

The Nutanix NCP-DB (Nutanix Certified Professional - Database) exam focuses on validating your knowledge and skills in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Nutanix databases. Here are the main points covered in the exam:

1. Nutanix Database Fundamentals:

• Understanding of Nutanix Database Services (NDS): This includes basic concepts like database as a service (DBaaS), Nutanix database platform, and its architecture.
• Database types supported by NDS: Knowledge of different database types supported, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and others.
• NDS components and their functionalities: Understanding the key components like Prism Central, database management tools, and the Nutanix AHV hypervisor.
• Data lifecycle management: Understanding concepts like data retention, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery for databases.

2. Deploying and Managing Nutanix Databases:

• Deployment workflows for different databases: Hands-on experience in deploying various database types on Nutanix platform.
• Configuration and tuning of NDS: Understanding how to set up and optimize database performance based on specific requirements.
• Database security best practices: Implementing security measures like access control, encryption, and compliance configurations.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting database issues: Utilizing NDS tools and monitoring systems to identify and resolve database performance problems.

3. Nutanix Database Concepts and Technologies:

• Understanding of containerization technologies for databases: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerized database deployments.
• Database scalability and high availability: Understanding how Nutanix platform provides scalability and high availability for databases.
• Data replication and disaster recovery techniques: Knowledge of various data replication and disaster recovery methods for ensuring business continuity.
• Integrating NDS with other Nutanix solutions: Understanding how to integrate NDS with other Nutanix products like Nutanix Files and Nutanix Calm.

4. Nutanix Database Performance and Optimization:

• Performance analysis and tuning techniques: Understanding how to measure and optimize database performance.
• Capacity planning and resource management: Knowledge of capacity planning and resource management for Nutanix databases.
• Database workload management and performance optimization: Understanding how to manage different workloads and optimize performance based on them.

5. Nutanix Database Security and Disaster Recovery:

• Security best practices for database workloads: Implementing strong security measures like access control, encryption, and regular security audits.
• Disaster recovery planning and implementation: Designing and implementing disaster recovery strategies for Nutanix databases.
• Backup and recovery procedures: Understanding how to back up databases and restore them in case of data loss.

Remember: While this list covers the main points, it is important to refer to the official Nutanix documentation and training materials for the most up-to-date information and to get a comprehensive understanding of the exam.