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Nutanix NCP-MCI (6.10) Exam - Topic 4 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-MCI (6.10) exam
Question #: 14
Topic #: 4
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What would cause an LCM pre-check event with the test_esx_entering_mm_pinned_vms check during an AOS upgrade?

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Suggested Answer: D

The test_esx_entering_mm_pinned_vms check in an AOS upgrade validates whether there are any pinned VMs on ESXi hosts, which could prevent host maintenance mode transitions.

From the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administration (ECA) course materials:

''Affinity or anti-affinity rules that pin VMs to specific hosts prevent those VMs from migrating during host maintenance mode entry. This directly triggers a failure in the LCM precheck test_esx_entering_mm_pinned_vms check.''


by Detra at Nov 22, 2025, 05:24 AM

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Eveline
1 day ago
I feel like B is the most critical. Memory is key during upgrades.
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Tamesha
6 days ago
D seems less likely, but it could still cause issues if affinity rules are too strict.
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Selene
11 days ago
A misconfigured HA priority could lead to problems too. So A is possible.
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Louvenia
17 days ago
I agree, but C could also be a factor. High CPU usage might prevent migration.
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Mozell
22 days ago
I thought it was just about memory, but now I'm not so sure...
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Youlanda
27 days ago
A) HA priority settings misconfigured? That sounds like a rookie mistake!
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Lucia
2 months ago
Wait, are you saying D) affinity rules can actually block migration?
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Colette
2 months ago
Totally agree, C) high CPU usage can definitely trigger it too.
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Pok
2 months ago
B) Host has insufficient memory is a common issue.
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Benedict
2 months ago
I'm going with B. Not enough memory? That's a recipe for disaster during an AOS upgrade.
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Layla
2 months ago
D sounds like the winner to me. Gotta love those affinity rules, always causing trouble.
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Lovetta
2 months ago
Haha, I bet the correct answer is C. Those VMs with high CPU usage are just trying to sabotage the upgrade!
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Cheryl
3 months ago
Affinity rules might come into play too, but I feel like they usually affect VM placement rather than triggering a pre-check event.
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Marsha
3 months ago
I think insufficient memory on the host could definitely trigger that check, especially if the VMs are pinned.
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Ronnie
3 months ago
I remember something about HA priority settings, but I'm not sure how they directly relate to the LCM pre-check.
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Matthew
3 months ago
This is a tough one, but I'm going to give it my best shot. I'll read through the question carefully, consider each option, and try to apply my knowledge of VMware infrastructure management.
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Kimi
3 months ago
Alright, I think I've got a strategy here. I'll start by ruling out any options that don't seem directly related to the host's capacity or VM placement. Then I'll try to logically connect the remaining options to the pre-check event.
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Roslyn
3 months ago
Ugh, I'm a bit lost on this one. I know LCM is related to host and VM management, but I'm not sure which of these factors would specifically cause that pre-check event.
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Emile
4 months ago
I think B is a strong candidate. Insufficient memory can definitely trigger issues.
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Lore
4 months ago
B is the obvious choice here. If the host doesn't have enough memory, that's gonna cause some serious issues.
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Paola
4 months ago
I think it's gotta be D. Those pesky affinity rules can really mess things up during an upgrade.
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Terina
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this where high CPU usage was a factor, but I can't recall if it was specifically for the LCM pre-check.
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Earleen
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the host's resources and VM configurations. I'll need to carefully consider each of the options.
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Lezlie
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different factors that could trigger an LCM pre-check event.
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Leontine
4 months ago
Don't forget about C. High CPU usage can definitely trigger issues.
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