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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Christa

3 days 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

8 days 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

13 days 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

18 days 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

23 days 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

28 days 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

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

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