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Here is a "Terms to Remember" table for the Nutanix Certified Professional - Database (NCP-DB) exam, based on the content provided from the guides you uploaded. This table will cover the key terms for Nutanix Database Management (NDB) across various sections and objectives.
Section 1 – Describe NDB Concepts
Objective 1.1: Define Database and NDB Terminology
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| NDB Software Compatibility |
Compatibility of NDB with different database engines (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB, MongoDB, etc.) and software versions. |
| Time Machine SLA |
Policies for snapshot frequency and retention that meet Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO). |
| Data Access Management (DAM) |
Policies controlling access to database data to ensure security and compliance. |
| Provisioning Profiles |
Templates for deploying databases, including software, compute, network, and parameter profiles. |
| Copy Data Management (CDM) |
Managing data copies (clones, backups) without affecting production environments. |
| Greenfield Database |
A new database created within NDB without any prior configurations or data. |
| Brownfield Database |
An existing database integrated into NDB for centralized management. |
Objective 1.2: Describe NDB Features and Benefits
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Provisioning |
Deploying new database instances or server VMs. |
| One-Click Provisioning |
Feature that automates database deployment using predefined profiles to simplify the process. |
| Patching |
Applying updates to databases or OS to maintain security, stability, and performance. |
| One-Click Patching |
Automates patch application to minimize downtime and errors. |
| Cloning |
Creating a copy of an existing database for purposes like testing or development. |
| Data Protection |
Mechanisms such as Time Machine, snapshots, and backups to safeguard databases against data loss. |
Section 2 – Deploy and Configure an NDB Instance
Objective 2.1: Deploy an NDB Instance
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Download and Import NDB Instance |
Download the NDB image (qcow2 for AHV, OVA for ESXi) and import it into the Nutanix environment. |
| Static IP Assignment |
Assign a fixed IP address to the NDB instance for consistent communication. |
| Welcome to NDB Wizard |
A setup wizard that guides users through initial configuration tasks for NDB deployment. |
Objective 2.2: Configure an NDB Instance
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| NTP/DNS Configuration |
Setting up Network Time Protocol (NTP) and Domain Name System (DNS) for time synchronization and name resolution. |
| Network Firewall Ports |
Required open ports for NDB communication (e.g., 443, 9440, 9443, 53, 123). |
| Network Segmentation |
Separating network traffic into distinct VLANs for security and performance. |
| SSL Certificate |
SSL certificate used to encrypt communications and prevent browser warnings. |
| High Availability (HA) |
Configuring multiple VMs for redundancy to ensure continuous availability of NDB services. |
Objective 2.3: Configure NDB High Availability
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| High Availability Configuration |
Redundancy setup using multiple components such as API servers, HA Proxy servers, and Repository servers. |
| Service Resiliency |
NDB’s ability to recover from failures and maintain operational continuity. |
| Control Plane Scalability |
Capability to scale the NDB control plane by adding resources or VMs to handle more workloads. |
Section 3 – Monitor Alerts and Storage Usage Within an NDB Implementation
Objective 3.1: Monitor Alerts
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Alerts Monitoring |
Checking for issues or changes in the NDB environment that require attention. |
| Clear Alerts |
Removing alerts once resolved to maintain accurate monitoring. |
| SMTP Configuration |
Setting up Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) for alert notifications via email. |
| Alert Policies |
Rules defining how alerts are generated, retained, and managed. |
Objective 3.2: Monitor and Manage Storage Usage
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Database Source Identification |
Identifying databases and their associated storage and clone sizes. |
| Storage Efficiency Monitoring |
Observing storage use and optimizing to avoid wastage and overprovisioning. |
| Snapshot Management |
Managing snapshots to ensure adequate backups without consuming unnecessary storage. |
| Storage Scaling |
Increasing storage capacity for a database when needed. |
Section 4 – Operate and Maintain an NDB Environment
Objective 4.1: Register Database Server VMs and Databases
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Registration Prerequisites |
Requirements for registering database server VMs with NDB. |
| Time Machine Policy Settings |
SLA settings related to backup and retention policies during database registration. |
Objective 4.2: Provision Databases
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Database Engine Selection |
Choosing the appropriate database engine for deployment (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server). |
| Profile Creation |
Defining profiles for software, compute, network, and database parameters used in provisioning. |
Objective 4.3: Test and Publish Database Patches
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Software Profile Version |
Specific versions of software profiles created for different database patches. |
| Patch Testing |
Testing patches to ensure they do not cause issues in the environment. |
Objective 4.4: Apply Linux OS Patches
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Patch Scheduling |
Planning and setting times for patches to be applied to minimize impact. |
| Maintenance Window |
Time slots allocated for applying patches and performing maintenance. |
Objective 4.5: Upgrade Databases
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Database Upgrade |
Process of updating databases to a newer version. |
Objective 4.6: Troubleshoot NDB Operations
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Diagnostics Bundle |
A collection of logs and data used to diagnose and troubleshoot issues. |
| Failed Snapshot Analysis |
Investigating reasons for snapshot failures to resolve underlying issues. |
Section 5 – Protect NDB-Managed Databases Using Time Machine
Objective 5.1: SLA Retention Policies
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Snapshot Count and Schedule |
Number and timing of snapshots required to meet data protection policies. |
| Custom SLA |
Tailor-made SLA that meets specific business requirements for data retention and recovery. |
Objective 5.2: Perform Database Cloning
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Clone Schedule |
Regular intervals at which database clones are created or refreshed. |
| Pre/Post Create Scripts |
Scripts executed before or after the creation of a clone to prepare or finalize the environment. |
Objective 5.3: Restore Source Databases
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Point-in-Time Restore |
Restoring a database to a specific point in time using snapshots or logs. |
Objective 5.4: Refresh Clones
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Manual Clone Refresh |
Manually updating a clone to reflect the current state of the source database. |
Objective 5.5: Apply Database Protection Policies
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Manual Snapshot |
Creating a snapshot outside the regular schedule for immediate data protection. |
Objective 5.6: Data Access Management (DAM) Policies
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| DAM Policy |
A policy that controls data access, sharing, and protection settings. |
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Section 6 – Administer an NDB Environment
Objective 6.1: Manage NDB Profiles
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Software Profile |
A template defining the database version and operating system configuration. |
| Compute Profile |
A template defining the vCPUs, memory, and other hardware specifications for a database VM. |
| Network Profile |
A template defining the network settings, such as VLANs and IP configurations, for a database VM. |
Objective 6.2: Perform NDB Software Upgrades
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| One-Click Upgrade |
An automated process to update the NDB software with minimal downtime and manual intervention. |
Objective 6.3: Add Nutanix Clusters to NDB
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Cluster Registration |
Process of adding a Nutanix cluster to NDB for database management. |
Objective 6.4: Manage Networks in NDB
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| NDB-Managed Network |
A network configuration managed directly by NDB, including VLANs and IP pools. |
Objective 6.5: Manage Access Controls in NDB
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| Custom Roles |
Roles created to define specific permissions and access levels in NDB. |
Objective 6.6: Use NDB APIs and CLI
| Term |
Definition/Concept |
| NDB CLI |
Command-line interface for managing and configuring NDB. |
| NDB API |
Application Programming Interface for integrating NDB with other tools and automating tasks. |
These terms cover the essential concepts and features of NDB that you need to know for the NCP-DB exam. Make sure you understand each term and its relevance to Nutanix Database Management to successfully answer the exam questions. Good luck with your preparation!