Using Nutanix University

Like many vendors, Nutanix has an online learning platform that can be used to learn all about the their products. That platform is Nutanix University. There are some really good resources on there to help learn Nutanix, whether your just beginning or you are becoming more advanced.. Below are some of the ones I recommend and the certification that goes along with it:

 

NOTE: You will need a Nutanix University account before you can use these links! Sign up here

 

1. Nutanix Certified Associate 6

This is a great first foray into the world of Nutanix. It gives you a good grounding. 

Course: https://university.nutanix.com/learningpath/overview?learningPathId=66fe4efe638e4e0829a52f9e

Exam: https://www.nutanix.com/support-services/training-certification/certifications/certification-details-nutanix-certified-associate-v6-10

50 multiple choice questions

Time Limit: 90 minutes

Cost: $99

 

2. Nutanix Sizing Professional

This is a good basis for technical presales. No exam either just an assessment at the end.

Course: https://university.nutanix.com/course?course_id=66a231ec8b04655795214503

 

3. Nutanix Accredited Professional – Infrastructure

This is the next step up from the Nutanix Sizing Professional. Again no exam. 

Course: https://university.nutanix.com/learningpath/overview?learningPathId=66f1cd834e2e3d169685376d

 

4. Nutanix Certified Professional – Multi Cloud Infrastructure 6

This is the next step up from the NCA 6 exam. 

Course: https://university.nutanix.com/course?course_id=66b3163afa469e242571e60e

Exam: https://www.nutanix.com/en_gb/support-services/training-certification/certifications/certification-details-nutanix-certified-professional-multicloud-infrastructure-v6-10#

75 multiple choice questions

Time Limit: 120 minutes

Cost: $199

 

If you prefer hands on practice there is Nutanix Test Drive which provides access to a hosted environment that you can play with. You can access it here: https://cloud.nutanixtestdrive.com/login

or if your have a home lab you can download and install the Nutanix AHV Community Edition. I have a blog post that guides you through setting up a single node. You can find it here: https://www.tech-e.co.uk/deploying-nutanix-ahv-community-edition-in-vsphereesxi/