Module 1: Getting Started with a Nutanix Cluster

• Understand hyper-converged infrastructure and Nutanix cloud solutions.
• Learn about nodes, blocks, and clusters.
• Navigate Prism Central and Prism Element.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Exploring the Prism Web Console.
  • Configuring authentication and initial settings.

Module 2: Securing a Nutanix Cluster

• Explore Nutanix’s approach to security.
• Configure RBAC and data encryption using Prism tools.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Adding local users and verifying accounts.

Module 3: Configuring Cluster Networking

• Master AHV networking terminology and topology.
• Create and manage subnets, virtual switches, and network segmentation.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Managing AHV network configurations and virtual switches.

Module 4: Managing Images

• Upload, manage, and monitor images using Prism Central.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Uploading images and creating placement policies.

Module 5: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

• Learn to create, update, clone, and customize VMs.
• Apply storage and placement policies.
• Use playbooks for automation.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Creating and managing VMs, templates, and storage policies.

Module 6: Protecting VMs and Data

• Understand replication and disaster recovery.
• Use Leap for advanced protection policies.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Configuring backups, replication, and VM migrations.

Module 7: Configuring Cluster Storage

• Explore distributed storage, fault tolerance, and optimization features.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Comparing data in compressed vs. uncompressed containers.

Module 8: Migrating Workloads

• Install and configure Nutanix Move for seamless VM migration.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Deploying Move and executing migration plans.

Module 9: Monitoring Cluster Performance

• Use Prism Central dashboards and reports for performance monitoring.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Creating custom dashboards and analyzing metrics.

Module 10: Investigating and Remediating Performance Issues

• Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Managing alerts and events.

Module 11: Performing Cluster Maintenance

• Execute node and cluster health checks.
• Learn maintenance workflows like starting/stopping nodes and clusters.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Performing node maintenance and removal.

Module 12: Upgrading Licenses and Software

• Utilize Life Cycle Manager (LCM) for upgrades.
• Manage and update licenses.
• Hands-On Labs:
  • Performing LCM upgrades for NCC.