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Nutanix NCP-CI-Azure Exam - Topic 1 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-CI-Azure exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 1

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An administrator is planning to expand an NC2 on Azure cluster.

Which statement is true regarding prerequisites for expanding the cluster?

ACluster must be in a Cluster Stopped state.

BCluster must have at least three nodes.

CCluster must be in a Cluster Connected state.

DCluster must have at least five nodes.

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Suggested Answer: C

Cluster State Requirement: To expand a cluster, it must be operational and in a connected state to ensure seamless integration of additional nodes.

Cluster Stopped State: If the cluster is stopped, it cannot perform expansion operations.

Minimum Nodes Requirement: There is no minimum node count prerequisite for expanding the cluster as long as the cluster is connected.

Cluster Connected State: Ensuring the cluster is connected verifies that it is operational and can communicate with additional nodes being added.

Conclusion: The cluster must be in a Cluster Connected state to expand successfully.

Nutanix Clusters Expansion Guide

Azure NC2 Configuration Documentation

by Stephaine at Jul 11, 2025, 06:49 PM

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Aleshia

7 months ago

Yeah, three nodes is the minimum for sure.

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Cyril

7 months ago

Wait, five nodes? That seems excessive!

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Merlyn

7 months ago

I thought it needed to be connected, not stopped?

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Yvette

7 months ago

Cluster must be in a Cluster Stopped state.

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Lennie

7 months ago

Definitely need at least three nodes to expand.

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Lavina

8 months ago

I believe the cluster needs to be in a stopped state to expand, but I might be mixing it up with another process.

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Rosalind

8 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the node count. I thought five nodes were necessary for some configurations, but I can't recall the details.

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Nettie

8 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like having at least three nodes was mentioned as a requirement for cluster operations.

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Leatha

8 months ago

I think I remember something about the cluster needing to be in a specific state, but I'm not sure if it should be stopped or connected.

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Raymon

8 months ago

I think I've got this. The key is to focus on the cluster state and node requirements. Based on my experience, I believe the correct answer is option C - the cluster must be in a Cluster Connected state.

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Carman

9 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not entirely confident in my knowledge of the prerequisites for expanding an NC2 cluster. I'll need to review my notes and try to reason through the options carefully.

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Mattie

9 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll eliminate the options that don't seem plausible, then focus on the remaining ones and try to determine the correct answer based on my understanding of cluster management in Azure.

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Francesco

9 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know expanding a cluster requires certain conditions, but I'm not sure if the cluster needs to be in a specific state or have a minimum number of nodes. I'll have to think this through.

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Bette

9 months ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about the prerequisites for expanding an NC2 cluster on Azure.

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Alberta

11 months ago

I think the correct answer is A) Cluster must be in a Cluster Stopped state.

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Ming

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think the cluster needs to be in a Cluster Connected state.

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Francine

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) Cluster must have at least five nodes.

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Mose

11 months ago

I think the answer is B) Cluster must have at least three nodes.

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Annabelle

11 months ago

Wait, we can't just expand the cluster while it's stopped. That would be like trying to change a tire on a moving car.

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Kristeen

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm going to go with B. Three nodes sounds like the sweet spot for a healthy Azure cluster expansion.

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Jacob

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think B is the right choice for expanding the cluster.

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Gerri

11 months ago

I agree, having at least three nodes seems to be the standard for a healthy cluster.

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Hollis

11 months ago

I think B is the correct answer too. Three nodes should be enough for the expansion.

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Lino

11 months ago

Five nodes? That's overkill for an NC2 cluster. The question clearly states 'expand', not 'build a massive empire'.

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Justine

10 months ago

C) Cluster must be in a Cluster Connected state.

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Isabelle

10 months ago

Five nodes would be too much for an expansion.

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Ruthann

10 months ago

B) Cluster must have at least three nodes.

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Reta

11 months ago

A) Cluster must be in a Cluster Stopped state.

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Devorah

12 months ago

I think the cluster needs to be in a connected state, otherwise how can you add more nodes?

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Reiko

12 months ago

Definitely need at least three nodes. Anything less and the cluster won't be stable enough to expand.

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Lashawnda

11 months ago

B) Cluster must have at least three nodes.

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Makeda

11 months ago

A) Cluster must be in a Cluster Stopped state.

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