Nutanix Certified Specialist - Core (NCS-Core)

Nutanix Certified Specialist - Core (NCS-Core)

The Nutanix Certified Specialist - Core (NCS-Core) is a certification designed for practitioners who can integrate, implement, and manage Nutanix based clusters and infrastructure.

Focus

The Nutanix Certified Specialist - Core (NCS-Core) certification focuses on Practical skills for designing, deploying, and managing Nutanix clusters and infrastructure.

Exam Duration

The Nutanix Certified Specialist - Core (NCS-Core) exam duration is 120 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 80

Exam Fee

The exam fee is 500 USD.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 2 years.

Prior Certification

• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)

Exam Format

The Nutanix Certified Specialist - Core (NCS-Core) exam is a Multiple-Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, and hands-on questions.

Passing Conditions

To pass Nutanix Certified Specialist - Core (NCS-Core) exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Pass with at least 70% of questions answered accurately

Who Should Take

Practitioners who work in IT infrastructure roles, such as engineers, architects, consultants, system integrators, and IT managers.

• Nutanix System Engineer
• Data Center Architect
• Cloud Architect
• IT Manager

Prerequisites

1-2 years of experience in IT infrastructure or equivalent.

Or can substitute with certifications:

• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
• Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA)

Certification Process

• Step 1: Meet the prerequisites
• Step 2: Register for the certification exam on the Nutanix website
• Step 3: Prepare for the exam using recommended study materials and training
• Step 4: Pass the certification exam
• Step 5: Maintain the certification by completing continuing education requirements every 2 years

Domains with Weights

• Design an HCI Environment (25%): Designing an HCI environment requires skills in clustered storage, network, and compute configuration, as well as planning for performance, scalability, and security.
• Deploy and Manage HCI (20%): Deploying and managing HCI involves tasks such as setting up clusters, monitoring performance, managing storage, and performing routine maintenance tasks.
• Plan for Virtual Machine and Application Migration (20%): Planning for virtual machine and application migration involves determining the best migration strategy, managing data storage, and ensuring minimal downtime.
• Implement Advanced Features and Functionality (15%): Implementing advanced features and functionality involves configuring features such as deduplication, compression, and encryption, as well as implementing more complex configurations.
• Manage and Monitor HCI (10%): Managing and monitoring HCI involves tracking storage usage, monitoring performance, managing power and cooling, and identifying potential issues.