Nutanix Exam NCS-Core Topic 1 Question 55 Discussion

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Question #: 55
Topic #: 1

A customer is running out of storage in an ESXi cluster. The customer wants to add storage without paying for an additional hypervisor license.

Which option should the consultant recommend to meet the requirement?

AConvert the cluster to AHV to support storage-only node requirements.

BSelect the storage-only checkbox during Foundation and then expand the cluster in Prism.

CBuy a new node to meet the requirements of the storage-only node specifications.

DEdit the factory_config.json file to configure the node as storage-only and then expand the cluster in Prism

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Suggested Answer: C

by Xuan at Apr 20, 2024, 11:21 AM

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Cassi

6 months ago

I think we should stick to the more traditional options like buying a new node or selecting the storage-only checkbox during Foundation.

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Marg

7 months ago

I'm not sure about option A, but it could be worth considering if it saves on additional licensing costs.

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Vincenza

7 months ago

What about option A, converting the cluster to AHV? Anyone think that's a good idea?

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Cassi

7 months ago

I agree with User2, buying a new node seems like a more straightforward solution.

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Adolph

7 months ago

But wouldn't it be better to just buy a new node to meet the specific requirements?

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Marg

7 months ago

I think we should go with option B, selecting the storage-only checkbox during Foundation.

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Royce

8 months ago

Editing the factory_config.json file to configure the node as storage-only and then expanding the cluster in Prism (option D) could also work.

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Lawanda

8 months ago

I'm not sure if converting to AHV is the best choice. Maybe buying a new node (option C) would be more practical.

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Louvenia

8 months ago

But wouldn't it be easier to select the storage-only checkbox during Foundation and then expand the cluster in Prism (option B)?

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Maxima

7 months ago

Converting the cluster to AHV could be a good long-term solution for storage requirements.

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Eugene

8 months ago

Selecting the storage-only checkbox during Foundation and then expanding the cluster in Prism is definitely a user-friendly option.

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Renea

8 months ago

Editing the factory_config.json file to configure the node as storage-only seems like a more technical solution.

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Jutta

8 months ago

Buying a new node might be an expensive option compared to the other choices.

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Brittni

8 months ago

Alternatively, converting the cluster to AHV to support storage-only node requirements could also be a valid solution.

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Nikita

8 months ago

Yes, selecting the storage-only checkbox during Foundation and then expanding the cluster in Prism seems like the most efficient option.

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Royce

8 months ago

I think the consultant should recommend option A) Convert the cluster to AHV to support storage-only node requirements.

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