Discuss Nutanix NCP-MCA Exam Topic 1 Question 1

A company's NOC personnel have a custom Python script they run manually by logging into each VM to fix a common issue across all of the corporate VMs. Management has no audit history of who is running the script or when it is occurring. The company has recently implemented Calm and management has asked its administrators to accomplish these tasks:

Reduce the manual effort for the NOC personnel.

Ensure the process is repeatable across all applications.

Provide audit history for management of the actions.

Which two actions should the administrators take to accomplish these tasks? (Choose two.)

ACreate a new Action, Add an Execute task with a script type of EScript, paste the custom script into the action

BView the Execution History tab under the Runbook page for audit purposes

CCreate a new Runbook Add an Execute task with a script type of EScript paste the custom script into the action

DView the Audit tab under the Application view for audit purposes

Suggested Answer: A, B

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10 comments · newest first

Vicki 11 months ago

D is a must for tracking who did what, can't skip that!

Carin 11 months ago

Wait, can we really just paste the script like that? Sounds risky!

Beth 11 months ago

Not sure about B, isn't that just for viewing?

Frank 12 months ago

I agree, C is definitely the way to go!

Altha 12 months ago

Option C seems like the best choice for automation.

Rodolfo 1 year ago

I’m a bit confused about the difference between the Execution History and the Audit tab. I think both might be useful, but which one is more relevant for management?

Reita 1 year ago

I feel like just adding the script to an Action might not cover the audit requirement. We probably need to create a Runbook instead.

Fannie 1 year ago

I think we need to create a Runbook for the script, but I'm not entirely sure if we should use EScript or something else.

Maia 1 year ago

I remember a practice question where we had to set up audit logs. I think we should definitely check the Audit tab for tracking actions.

Crista 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. The question is asking for a solution to the issue of slower vertical communication alignment, even when an organization has good plans and relationships. I'm leaning towards option A, as clearly communicating priorities and strategies seems like it could help address that problem.

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