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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?

AGracefully stop the host by using the out of band management interface.

BRemove node from the cluster.

CExecute 'shutdown -h now' from the AHV command line interface.

DPlace node into the maintenance mode

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Suggested Answer: D

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

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Melvin

2 months ago

C could work too, but it feels risky without stopping first.

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Jennie

2 months ago

I prefer D. Maintenance mode seems safer before any changes.

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Hobert

2 months ago

I agree with A. It ensures no data loss during the upgrade.

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Paris

3 months ago

I think A is the best choice. Stopping the host gracefully is crucial.

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Rosita

3 months ago

Yeah, D is the standard procedure. No doubt about it!

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Trinidad

3 months ago

Wait, can you really just shut it down without issues? Sounds risky.

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Brinda

3 months ago

B is unnecessary if you do it right. Just go with D!

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Rolande

3 months ago

I thought A was the right move? Stopping the host seems safer.

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Shawn

3 months ago

Definitely should go with D first. Maintenance mode is key!

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Vallie

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

7 months ago

I think I'd start by placing the node into maintenance mode, just to be safe.

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Edmond

5 days ago

Definitely safer to start with that step!

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Sabra

10 days ago

Yeah, it prevents issues during the upgrade.

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Hubert

16 days ago

I agree, maintenance mode first makes sense.

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