Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

If snapshots are not occurring at the expected 5-minute interval, what should the administrator do?

1. Fix a connectivity issue because the protection domain reverted to Async

2. Change the protection domain to use Async DR

3. Utilize Metro Availability to meet this requirement

4. Configure the protection domain to take snapshots on 15-minute intervals

The correct answer is: Fix a connectivity issue because the protection domain reverted to Async

When snapshots are not being taken at the expected 5-minute interval, addressing a connectivity issue is often the most critical step to ensure proper operation and functionality. This situation can arise if there are disruptions in the connection between the cluster nodes, causing the protection domain to revert to asynchronous (Async) mode. In Async mode, snapshots may not be taken as frequently or efficiently as required, leading to delays or missed intervals. By resolving any connectivity issues, the administrator can restore the cluster's ability to operate in synchronous mode, allowing for snapshots to be taken as per the specified schedule. Ensuring robust connectivity and performance between nodes in the cluster is essential, as this directly impacts data protection and recovery processes. The other options do not directly address the underlying problem of the snapshots not occurring at the expected interval. Changing to Async DR or configuring snapshots to occur at longer intervals would not solve the issue of the snapshots being delayed; rather, these actions might compromise the data protection strategy. Utilizing Metro Availability also diverges from the immediate concern of restoring the snapshot schedule, as it pertains to a higher level of availability and disaster recovery strategy rather than the specific issue at hand.