Discuss Nutanix NCP-MCI Exam Topic 3 Question 42

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

Suggested Answer: D

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27 comments · newest first

Melvin 5 months ago

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

Jennie 5 months ago

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

Hobert 5 months ago

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

Paris 6 months ago

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

Rosita 6 months ago

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

Trinidad 6 months ago

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

Brinda 6 months ago

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

Rolande 6 months ago

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

Shawn 6 months ago

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

Vallie 7 months ago

Maintenance mode, that's the way to go. Gotta make sure the host is ready before you start messing with the memory.

Mabelle 7 months ago

Haha, "shutdown -h now" - that's the computer equivalent of turning it off and on again. Not exactly a professional upgrade strategy.

Audra 7 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.

Christa 8 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.

Louvenia 8 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.

Hailey 8 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.

Lelia 8 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.

Mona 8 months ago

I feel like removing the node from the cluster is a later step, but I can't recall the exact order.

Cordelia 8 months ago

I remember a practice question where we had to put the node into maintenance mode first. Is that the same here?

Alease 9 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.

Carri 9 months ago

I'm a little confused on the order here. I'll have to think through the steps carefully before deciding.

Yun 9 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.

Dorothy 9 months ago

Removing the node from the cluster seems like a good first move to me. That way you don't disrupt anything else.

Glenn 9 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.

Dorothy 10 months ago

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

Edmond 3 months ago

↳ replying to Dorothy

Definitely safer to start with that step!

Sabra 3 months ago

↳ replying to Dorothy

Yeah, it prevents issues during the upgrade.

Hubert 4 months ago

↳ replying to Dorothy

I agree, maintenance mode first makes sense.

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