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Nutanix NCP-MCI (6.10) Exam - Topic 3 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-MCI (6.10) exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 3
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A company is evaluating Nutanix Disaster Recovery (DR) to protect multiple business-critical applications. Some applications are built using a 3-tier architecture and have interdependencies.

After failover, the VM's static IP address is retained, but DNS configuration is lost.

How should an administrator proceed to resolve this issue?

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Suggested Answer: B

During failover in Nutanix Disaster Recovery, VMs retain their static IPs but may lose DNS settings if the network configuration at the DR site is different from the primary site.

Option B (Create custom in-guest scripts) is correct:

Custom scripts allow Windows or Linux VMs to restore DNS settings automatically after failover.

These scripts can be executed using post-failover automation in Nutanix DR policies.

Option A (Self-Service Restore) is incorrect:

Self-Service Restore is used for end-user recovery of deleted files, not for network settings.

Option C (nncli tool) is incorrect:

The nncli tool is used for network troubleshooting, but it does not automatically restore DNS settings.

Option D (Configure a Protection Domain) is incorrect:

Protection Domains define replication policies, but they do not fix DNS settings after failover.


Nutanix Disaster Recovery Guide Failover Automation and Network Configuration

Nutanix Bible VM Recovery and IP Management in DR Scenarios

Nutanix KB Preserving DNS Settings in Disaster Recovery

by Yan at Jun 13, 2025, 02:55 AM

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Jaime
2 months ago
C is unnecessary, we don't need another tool for this.
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Antonio
2 months ago
I disagree, A might be more effective for quick restores.
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Aliza
3 months ago
D could help with overall protection, but not just DNS.
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Madonna
3 months ago
Wait, I thought static IPs meant DNS wouldn't be an issue?
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Adelaide
3 months ago
B seems like the best option to keep DNS intact.
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Lucille
3 months ago
I vaguely remember something about using network tools in VMs, but I’m not confident if nncli is the right approach for this DNS problem.
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Ria
4 months ago
I feel like configuring a Protection Domain was more about backup schedules rather than DNS issues. I’m leaning towards the in-guest scripts option.
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Tyra
4 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where we had to preserve settings during a failover. Creating custom scripts sounds familiar, but I can't recall the details.
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Harrison
4 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of DNS in our DR plans, but I'm not sure which option directly addresses the DNS loss after failover.
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Emile
4 months ago
I've got this! The question is asking us to resolve the DNS configuration issue after failover, so the answer has to be option B. Creating custom scripts to preserve the static DNS IP addresses is the way to go.
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Katie
4 months ago
Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. Since the VMs retain their static IP addresses, we need to find a way to preserve the DNS configuration. Creating custom in-guest scripts sounds like the best approach to me.
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Laquanda
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little confused about the DNS issue. I'll need to review the Nutanix DR documentation to make sure I understand the implications and how to properly address it.
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Aracelis
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky question, but I think I can figure it out. The key is understanding how Nutanix DR handles DNS configuration after failover.
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Justine
7 months ago
D) Configuring a Protection Domain seems like a logical choice. It should help the administrator manage the interdependencies between the 3-tier applications during the failover process.
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Samira
7 months ago
Haha, I bet the exam writer was feeling cheeky when they included that 'Self-Service Restore' option. Surely that's not the right answer for this scenario!
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Barrie
6 months ago
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Lawanda
6 months ago
User1
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Wilda
8 months ago
C) Installing the Network Manager command-line tool (nncli) in the protected Windows VMs could be a convenient option. It should help automate the DNS configuration process post-failover.
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Marylin
7 months ago
D
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Dierdre
8 months ago
C
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Denae
8 months ago
B) Creating custom in-guest scripts to preserve the statically assigned DNS IP addresses seems like a solid solution. It's a proactive approach to ensure the DNS configuration is maintained after failover.
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Octavio
7 months ago
User1: That's good to know, thanks for sharing!
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Billye
8 months ago
User3: I've heard that configuring a Protection Domain can also help with this issue.
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Ronnie
8 months ago
User2: Agreed, it's important to preserve the DNS configuration post-failover.
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Edmond
8 months ago
User1: I think creating custom in-guest scripts is the way to go.
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Vilma
8 months ago
That's a valid point, Svetlana. Option D could indeed provide a more comprehensive solution for ensuring the integrity of the applications post-failover.
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Svetlana
8 months ago
I disagree, I believe option D is the way to go. Configuring a Protection Domain will ensure that all necessary configurations are retained during failover.
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Vilma
8 months ago
I think option B is the best choice. Preserving the statically assigned DNS IP addresses is crucial for maintaining connectivity after failover.
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