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Nutanix NCP-MCI Exam - Topic 2 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-MCI exam
Question #: 26
Topic #: 2
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A two-node ROBO cluster is configured with a witness VM.

What happens when Node A goes down?

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Ivette
3 months ago
If Node A goes down, Node B should handle it smoothly.
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Mose
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds too easy.
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Phung
3 months ago
Definitely D, that's how it works!
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Jacob
4 months ago
I think the cluster stays up, right?
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Katy
4 months ago
Node B takes over with the witness VM!
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Katheryn
4 months ago
I'm leaning towards option D because it sounds familiar from our study sessions, but I could be mixing it up with another scenario.
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Hannah
4 months ago
I feel like I read that Node B would send a request to the Witness VM, but I can't recall if that means it goes into single-node mode or something else.
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Fallon
4 months ago
I remember a practice question where the cluster remained operational with just one node, so I think option C could be correct.
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Jaime
5 months ago
I think when Node A goes down, Node B might take over, but I'm not sure if it needs to contact the Witness VM or not.
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Carma
5 months ago
I think the key here is understanding how the ROBO cluster handles single-node scenarios. I'll need to carefully consider the implications of the witness VM in this setup.
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Ernest
5 months ago
Based on the options, it seems like the cluster should be able to maintain operations even with Node A going down. The witness VM should help Node B take over leadership.
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Tijuana
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. Does the cluster go into read-only mode, or does Node B take over? I'll need to review the ROBO cluster failover behavior.
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Ezekiel
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. With a two-node ROBO cluster and a witness VM, I'm guessing the cluster will try to maintain availability if one node goes down.
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Miss
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the cluster configuration and how it responds to node failures.
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Nan
10 months ago
Whoa, hold up! Option B sounds like a total shutdown. That can't be right. I'm feeling confident about Option C - let the cluster keep on trucking without any intervention.
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Albina
8 months ago
User 3: Yeah, I also think Option C is the best choice for this scenario.
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Skye
9 months ago
User 2: I think Option C makes more sense, let the cluster keep running smoothly.
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Leanora
9 months ago
User 1: I agree with you, Option B does sound extreme.
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Misty
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards Option A. Losing a node in a two-node cluster sounds like it would bring the whole thing down. Better play it safe, right?
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Arthur
9 months ago
User1: Definitely, it's always better to plan for potential failures in a cluster setup.
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Jacob
9 months ago
User2: I agree, it's better to be prepared for the worst-case scenario.
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Eleonora
9 months ago
User1: I think you're right, Option A seems like the safest choice.
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Rolande
10 months ago
Ha! Witness VMs, I've always thought they were more trouble than they're worth. Anyway, I'm going with Option D. Gotta love that single-node mode!
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Stephaine
9 months ago
Definitely, having Node B switch to single-node mode automatically is a great feature.
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Emilio
10 months ago
I think Option D is the way to go as well. It's good to have that failover in place.
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Davida
10 months ago
Yeah, single-node mode is definitely convenient. No need to worry about the cluster going down.
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Gwenn
10 months ago
I agree, Witness VMs can be a hassle. Option D does seem like the best choice.
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Carlota
10 months ago
Option C seems plausible, but I'm not entirely convinced. I'd need to double-check the specifics of ROBO cluster failover behavior to be sure.
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Amie
10 months ago
User 2: I agree, Node B would send a leadership request to the Witness VM.
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Jody
10 months ago
User 1: I think option D is the correct answer.
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Rosann
11 months ago
But if Node A goes down, Node B should take over, right?
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Frankie
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe it's A.
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Rosann
11 months ago
I think the answer is D.
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