Overview
The Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals course is for those who are new to Nutanix and want a feature-focused
introduction to AOS Storage, Nutanix’s scale-out storage technology, and Prism, Nutanix’s multicloud management interface.
NHCF explores the breadth and depth of Nutanix’s centralized management capabilities. Focused on getting you to explore and work with the Nutanix platform as quickly as possible, this introductory course starts by discussing key Nutanix products and cluster-related concepts.
Using the Prism Central and Prism Element unified control plane, you will learn how to monitor cluster health and performance, manage software versions, create and manage VMs, and perform basic management tasks on hardware, storage, and networks.
In addition to the associate-level NHCF course, Nutanix University also offers a professional-level course — Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA). ECA covers similar topics to NHCF, providing more in-depth content regarding key administrative tasks (deployment, configuration, migration, reporting, and so on).
Skills Covered
Begin by exploring the history of this technology space, including different types of clouds, and how on-prem and public infrastructures came together to create hybrid operating models.
Then, delve deeper into essential Nutanix products – AOS, AHV, and Prism – while discussing how these products were designed to solve business challenges. And conclude by discussing certain fundamental aspects involved in operating the Nutanix Hybrid Cloud, such as cluster updates, managing virtual machines, reporting and performance metrics, and more
Who Should Attend
- Network and security operations center personnel who want to learn Nutanix fundamentals (Prism, AOS, AHV) virtualization and Cloud-related concepts.
- Specific job roles that will benefit from the NHCF course:
o Network Operations Center (NOC) operators
o Security Operations Center (SOC) operators
o Data Center Operations (DCO) Technician
o IT project managers
o IT staff new to Nutanix - Anyone seeking the Nutanix Certified Associated (NCA) certification.
Course Curriculum
Course Modules
Exam & Certification
Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA).
NCA certification holders have demonstrated that they have the skills and abilities navigating Nutanix cluster as well as managing and operating Nutanix core offerings. They ideally have 6-12 months of IT experience and can assist in operating and managing a Nutanix Enterprise Cloud.