Discuss Nutanix NCP-DB Exam Topic 1 Question 43

Which file type must be downloaded from the Nutanix Portal for NDB deployment?

AZIP

BQCOW2

COVA

DTAR

Suggested Answer: C

For deploying Nutanix Database Service (NDB), the required file type to download from the Nutanix Portal is an OVA (Open Virtual Appliance) file. The OVA format is a standardized package that includes a pre-configured virtual machine image, including the NDB software, which can be imported into supported hypervisors (e.g., VMware ESXi or Nutanix AHV). This simplifies the deployment process by providing a ready-to-use VM template with all necessary components.

Option A (ZIP) is incorrect as ZIP files are generic archives, not deployment-specific formats for NDB.

Option B (QCOW2) is incorrect because QCOW2 is a disk image format primarily used with KVM/QEMU, not the standard for NDB deployment.

Option C (OVA) is correct as it is the official file type provided by Nutanix for NDB deployment.

Option D (TAR) is incorrect as TAR files are used for archiving, not as a deployment package for NDB.

Administrators should download the OVA from the Nutanix Portal and follow the deployment guide.

Nutanix Database Service (NDB) User Guide, Chapter 1: Deploying NDB, Section: Downloading and Deploying the OVA

Nutanix Support & Insights, Knowledge Base Article: 'NDB Deployment Prerequisites'

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Blueprint, Section 1: Deploy NDB

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26 comments · newest first

Brandee 1 month ago

OVA is definitely the standard for virtual appliances. I'm going with that.

Shaunna 1 month ago

I remember downloading ZIP files for other setups. Not sure though.

Isabelle 2 months ago

I feel like QCOW2 could be it too. It's popular for deployments.

Devorah 2 months ago

I think it's OVA. Seems like the right choice.

Jennifer 2 months ago

TAR? Not sure about that one. OVA feels right.

Latosha 2 months ago

ZIP could work, but OVA is more common for this.

Halina 2 months ago

I feel like QCOW2 is more flexible for virtualization.

Denise 2 months ago

I think it's OVA. Seems standard for deployments.

Kanisha 3 months ago

TAR is too old-school. OVA is definitely the way to go!

Micaela 3 months ago

I feel like ZIP could be a trick option. But OVA feels safer.

Myong 3 months ago

I’m leaning towards QCOW2. It’s commonly used in virtualization.

Delisa 3 months ago

I think it's OVA. Seems like the right choice for deployment.

Selma 3 months ago

Are we sure about OVA? Seems a bit off to me.

Shenika 4 months ago

OVA is the right choice, no doubt about it.

Bernardine 5 months ago

Surprised it's not ZIP, that seems easier!

Ira 5 months ago

I thought it was QCOW2, but I guess not.

Hector 5 months ago

It's definitely OVA for NDB deployment!

Rory 6 months ago

I always go with OVA for these deployments.

Lizbeth 6 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not ZIP? That seems odd.

Isreal 6 months ago

OVA is the right choice, no doubt about it!

Melissia 6 months ago

I thought it was QCOW2, but I could be wrong.

Cherry 6 months ago

It's definitely OVA!

Glory 6 months ago

I recall downloading files from the portal, but I can't remember if it was TAR or something else. This is tricky!

Krissy 7 months ago

I’m leaning towards ZIP, but I could be mixing it up with another deployment process.

Catalina 7 months ago

I practiced a similar question last week, and I feel like QCOW2 was mentioned a lot. Could that be the right answer?

Lajuana 7 months ago

I think it might be OVA, but I’m not entirely sure. I remember something about it being a virtual appliance format.

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