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Nutanix NCP-MCA Exam - Topic 3 Question 79 Discussion

An administrator needs to reduce the number of vCPUs in a VM on the following Sunday at1:00AM.How can the administrator automate this task?
B) Create a playbook triggered at a specified time.
A) Create a runbook triggered with an alert.
C) Create a script to call a REST API and configure a cron job.
D) Create a playbook triggered with an alert.

Nutanix NCP-MCA Exam - Topic 3 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-MCA exam
Question #: 79
Topic #: 3
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An administrator needs to reduce the number of vCPUs in a VM on the following Sunday at1:00AM.

How can the administrator automate this task?

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Suggested Answer: B

To automate the reduction of vCPUs in a VM on a specific schedule, the administrator should create a playbook triggered at a specified time. This playbook can be scheduled to run at 1:00 AM on the following Sunday and perform the task of reducing the number of vCPUs in the VM.


Nutanix documentation on Playbook Scheduling.

Nutanix Best Practices for Automating VM Tasks.

by Shawn at Jul 04, 2025, 07:15 PM

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Nadine
7 months ago
A runbook won't work for a specific time, right?
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Earleen
7 months ago
I think C is more flexible with the REST API.
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Noel
7 months ago
Wait, can you really automate that with a cron job? Sounds tricky!
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Lasandra
7 months ago
I agree, B is definitely the way to go!
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Karl
8 months ago
Option B seems like the best choice for scheduling.
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Emmanuel
8 months ago
I lean towards option A, but I wonder if it’s the best choice for a specific time like Sunday at 1:00 AM.
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Kirk
8 months ago
I feel like we discussed alerts in relation to runbooks, but I can't recall if that's the right approach here.
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Colette
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about using a cron job for automation. Maybe option C?
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Caitlin
9 months ago
I think option B sounds familiar since we practiced scheduling tasks in our last session.
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Merlyn
9 months ago
I've got this! Option B is the way to go. Scheduling a playbook to run at the specified time is the most straightforward and reliable way to automate this task. I'll make sure to test it thoroughly before Sunday.
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Orville
9 months ago
Option C looks interesting, but I'm not sure if creating a script to call a REST API is the best approach here. I think the playbook options (B and D) are cleaner and more reliable for this type of scheduled task.
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Paul
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm trying to decide between options A and D. Creating a runbook or playbook triggered by an alert could both work, but I'll need to think through the details.
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Melodie
9 months ago
This seems like a straightforward automation task. I'd go with option B - creating a playbook triggered at the specified time to reduce the vCPUs.
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Genevieve
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think D could also work if the playbook is triggered with an alert.
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Dustin
11 months ago
Hold up, did someone say 'REST API'? Option C all the way, baby! Gotta love that API life.
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Jerry
11 months ago
I think creating a playbook triggered at a specified time might be the most efficient option.
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Antione
11 months ago
Creating a runbook triggered with an alert could also work well for automation.
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Amina
11 months ago
I agree, using a script to call a REST API is the way to go.
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Coleen
12 months ago
I agree with Valentin, using a script to call a REST API and configure a cron job seems like the best option.
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Reuben
12 months ago
Hmm, Option A looks promising. An alert-triggered runbook? Sounds like a real 'set it and forget it' kind of solution.
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Denae
11 months ago
User 2: Yeah, automating with an alert-triggered runbook sounds efficient.
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Glory
11 months ago
User 1: Option A does seem like a good choice. Set it and forget it!
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Valentin
12 months ago
I think the answer is C.
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Lavelle
12 months ago
I'm leaning towards Option B. A playbook triggered at a specific time? That's just too convenient to pass up!
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Josephine
11 months ago
User2: Yeah, I agree. It would make the task automated and hassle-free.
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Nan
11 months ago
User1: I think Option B is the way to go. Playbook triggered at a specific time sounds efficient.
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Sommer
1 year ago
Option C seems like the way to go. Scripting it and scheduling it with a cron job? That's the automation sweet spot right there!
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Ligia
11 months ago
Definitely, automation is key in reducing manual tasks. Option C is the most effective choice.
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Dana
11 months ago
I agree, using a script to call a REST API and setting up a cron job sounds efficient.
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Aretha
12 months ago
Option C seems like the way to go. Scripting it and scheduling it with a cron job? That's the automation sweet spot right there!
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