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Nutanix NCP-DB Exam - Topic 5 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-DB exam
Question #: 23
Topic #: 5
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For supported Linux based database VM's managed by NDB, how would an administrator keep software profiles updated for provisioning new database VMs?

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Linn
3 months ago
D is just for upgrades, not really for keeping profiles updated.
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Sherell
3 months ago
Wait, can you really just use A for both OS and DB updates? Sounds too easy!
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Shay
3 months ago
C seems too simple, not sure it covers everything.
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Dong
4 months ago
I think B is more thorough, though.
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Helga
4 months ago
Definitely A, that's the way to go for updates.
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Juliana
4 months ago
I vaguely recall something about the Maintenance tab in the Administrator menu, but I can't remember if option D is the correct step for keeping software profiles updated.
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Stevie
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about option C; associating VMs with a maintenance window seems important, but does that really ensure they stay updated?
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Lemuel
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I feel like option B might be the right approach since it mentions creating a new software profile version.
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Reena
5 months ago
I think option A sounds familiar, but I'm not entirely sure if it covers all the necessary updates for both the database and the OS.
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Stephaine
5 months ago
This is a good question. I think the key is understanding how to create and manage software profiles for the database VMs. Option B seems to be the most comprehensive approach, but I'll need to review the details to make sure I'm interpreting it correctly.
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Elroy
5 months ago
Okay, let's see here. I remember something about maintenance windows and associating VMs with them for updates. I think option A might be the way to go, but I'll double-check the other choices just to be sure.
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Florencia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Keeping software profiles updated for provisioning new database VMs seems like it could involve a few different steps. I'll need to think through the options carefully.
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Sheridan
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about managing software updates for database VMs. I think I've got a good handle on the concepts, so I'll give it a shot.
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Cecily
5 months ago
Reconfirming facts is a part of the process, but I'm not certain if it fits with closing questions. It feels like a tricky one!
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Xochitl
9 months ago
I bet the person who wrote this question is an absolute wizard when it comes to Linux and database management. Wish I had their skills!
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Keva
10 months ago
C is a bit vague. Associating the VMs with a maintenance window doesn't really explain how the updates get applied.
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Roxanne
8 months ago
A) Create a Maintenance window under the policy menu, then under Database VM, add the database VMs to that maintenance window and check both Database and Operating system updates.
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Adelaide
9 months ago
B) Apply patches to a database VM for each supported database engine, then create a new software profile version for each supported database VM for each one using the updated database VM as the source.
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Magdalene
9 months ago
A) Create a Maintenance window under the policy menu, then under Database VM, add the database VMs to that maintenance window and check both Database and Operating system updates.
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Arminda
10 months ago
Haha, D sounds like something I'd try just for fun, but I doubt that's the right answer here.
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Bernadine
9 months ago
Haha, D sounds like something I'd try just for fun, but I doubt that's the right answer here.
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Alease
9 months ago
B) Apply patches to a database VM for each supported database engine, then create a new software profile version for each supported database VM for each one using the updated database VM as the source.
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Leslie
9 months ago
A) Create a Maintenance window under the policy menu, then under Database VM, add the database VMs to that maintenance window and check both Database and Operating system updates.
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Vincenza
10 months ago
B is a bit too much work. I'd rather just let the system handle the updates automatically through the maintenance window.
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Kris
8 months ago
C) Associate the newly provisioned database VMs with a maintenance window so they are keep updated.
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Aleisha
9 months ago
A) Create a Maintenance window under the policy menu, then under Database VM, add the database VMs to that maintenance window and check both Database and Operating system updates.
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Sylvia
11 months ago
Option A seems like the most straightforward way to keep the software profiles updated. Just create a maintenance window and add the database VMs to it.
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Tawny
9 months ago
User1: Definitely, it's important to stay on top of updates for database VMs.
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Quentin
9 months ago
User3: I agree, it's a clear process to keep the software profiles updated.
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Catalina
9 months ago
Yes, that way you can easily manage updates for all the database VMs in one place.
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Blair
9 months ago
User2: Yeah, creating a maintenance window and adding the database VMs seems simple.
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Lizette
9 months ago
User1: Option A sounds like the way to go.
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Von
9 months ago
Option A seems like the most straightforward way to keep the software profiles updated. Just create a maintenance window and add the database VMs to it.
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Tamar
11 months ago
Hmm, that makes sense too. I guess we need to carefully read the question and options before selecting the answer.
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Carmen
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is B. It talks about creating new software profile versions for each supported database VM.
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Tamar
11 months ago
I think the answer is A, because it mentions adding database VMs to a maintenance window for updates.
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