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Nutanix NCP-MCI Exam - Topic 3 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-MCI exam
Question #: 42
Topic #: 3
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Which task should be performed first when upgrading host memory?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Gerri at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Melvin
15 days ago
C could work too, but it feels risky without stopping first.
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Jennie
20 days ago
I prefer D. Maintenance mode seems safer before any changes.
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Hobert
26 days ago
I agree with A. It ensures no data loss during the upgrade.
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Paris
1 month ago
I think A is the best choice. Stopping the host gracefully is crucial.
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Rosita
1 month ago
Yeah, D is the standard procedure. No doubt about it!
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Trinidad
1 month ago
Wait, can you really just shut it down without issues? Sounds risky.
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Brinda
2 months ago
B is unnecessary if you do it right. Just go with D!
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Rolande
2 months ago
I thought A was the right move? Stopping the host seems safer.
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Shawn
2 months ago
Definitely should go with D first. Maintenance mode is key!
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Vallie
2 months ago
Maintenance mode, that's the way to go. Gotta make sure the host is ready before you start messing with the memory.
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Mabelle
2 months ago
Haha, "shutdown -h now" - that's the computer equivalent of turning it off and on again. Not exactly a professional upgrade strategy.
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Audra
2 months ago
B) Remove node from the cluster? That's just going to cause more problems. You want to keep the node in the cluster during the upgrade.
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Christa
3 months ago
A) Gracefully stop the host by using the out of band management interface. That's a good first step to ensure a smooth upgrade process.
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Louvenia
3 months ago
C) Execute "shutdown -h now" from the AHV command line interface? Really? That's just going to shut down the host, not prepare it for the upgrade.
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Hailey
3 months ago
D) Place node into the maintenance mode is the correct answer. You need to put the node in maintenance mode before upgrading the memory.
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Lelia
4 months ago
I think gracefully stopping the host is important, but I’m confused if that means using the out of band management or the command line.
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Mona
4 months ago
I feel like removing the node from the cluster is a later step, but I can't recall the exact order.
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Cordelia
4 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to put the node into maintenance mode first. Is that the same here?
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Alease
4 months ago
I think we might need to stop the host first, but I'm not sure if it should be done through the management interface or the command line.
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Carri
4 months ago
I'm a little confused on the order here. I'll have to think through the steps carefully before deciding.
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Yun
4 months ago
I'd go with the "shutdown -h now" command from the AHV CLI. That seems like the most direct way to stop the host.
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Dorothy
5 months ago
Removing the node from the cluster seems like a good first move to me. That way you don't disrupt anything else.
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Glenn
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure if that's the first step. I'd probably want to gracefully stop the host using the out of band management interface.
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Dorothy
5 months ago
I think I'd start by placing the node into maintenance mode, just to be safe.
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