Discuss Nutanix NCP-MCI Exam Topic 1 Question 43

An administrator needs to optimize a VM's storage by leveraging compression features. The VM's vDisks are currently stored in a default storage container with no optimizations enabled.

How should the administrator proceed?

AMigrate vDisks to the Production storage container.

BRecreate the VM in the Production storage container and copy data.

CMigrate the VM to the Production storage container.

DRecreate the vDisk in the Production storage container and copy data.

Suggested Answer: A

Moving vDisks to a storage container with compression enabled ensures better data efficiency without downtime.

Option A (Migrate vDisks) is correct:

vDisk migration is non-disruptive and allows compression settings to be applied dynamically.

Option B (Recreate the VM) is incorrect:

Rebuilding the VM is unnecessary and would cause downtime.

Option C (Migrate the VM) is incorrect:

VM migration does not guarantee that only vDisks move, and it may disrupt performance.

Option D (Recreate vDisk) is incorrect:

This method is manual and time-consuming, while Nutanix provides an automated approach.

Nutanix Storage Optimization Guide Enabling Compression on Existing vDisks

Nutanix KB Migrate vDisks Between Storage Containers for Optimization

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26 comments · newest first

Christa 1 month ago

I like option B. Starting fresh can avoid issues later.

Anika 1 month ago

Option A could work, but it might not optimize enough.

Merissa 2 months ago

I prefer option D. Recreating the vDisk seems safer.

Cherry 2 months ago

I think option C is the best. Just move the whole VM.

Lamar 2 months ago

But D is more work! C is straightforward and efficient.

Linwood 2 months ago

Option D could work too. Recreating vDisks might optimize better.

Delsie 2 months ago

I agree, C makes sense. Easier than recreating everything.

Erasmo 2 months ago

I think option C is the best. Just migrate the whole VM.

Roselle 3 months ago

I agree with Gerald. Recreating ensures full compression benefits.

Twila 3 months ago

Option A could work, but it might not optimize enough.

Gerald 3 months ago

I prefer option D. Recreating the vDisk seems safer.

Rashad 3 months ago

I think option C is the best. Just move the whole VM.

Bette 3 months ago

Recreating the vDisk sounds like a hassle, though.

Pearlene 4 months ago

Wait, are we sure that just moving the VM is enough?

Julianna 5 months ago

Definitely need to move to the Production container for better storage.

Herminia 5 months ago

I disagree, D might be more efficient for compression.

Mirta 5 months ago

Option C seems like the best choice for optimization.

Rosalind 6 months ago

I agree with C, it keeps everything organized.

Ligia 6 months ago

Definitely not B, too much work for a simple optimization.

Alyce 6 months ago

Surprised that recreating vDisks is even an option!

Hoa 6 months ago

I think A might be better, less hassle.

Dannette 6 months ago

Option C is the best choice for optimizing storage.

Gwenn 6 months ago

I’m torn between options C and D. I think recreating might be necessary, but I wonder if there's a simpler way to just migrate.

Kattie 7 months ago

I feel like just migrating the vDisks isn't enough. We might need to recreate them to actually leverage the compression features.

Chaya 7 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to recreate vDisks for optimization. Maybe option D is the way to go?

Basilia 7 months ago

I think migrating the VM to the Production storage container could be the right move, but I'm not entirely sure if that would automatically enable compression.

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