Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

To check if any processes within the CVMs on the Nutanix cluster have crashed, which log file is essential?

1. FATAL Logs

2. System Logs

3. Event Logs

4. Crash Logs

The correct answer is: FATAL Logs

The FATAL logs are essential for checking if any processes within the Controller VMs (CVMs) on a Nutanix cluster have crashed. These logs specifically capture critical error events that indicate when a process has failed or encountered a severe issue. By examining the FATAL logs, administrators can gain insights into the nature of the crashes and determine the response needed to troubleshoot and resolve the issues effectively. Other logs like System Logs and Event Logs may contain useful information regarding the cluster's health and activities, but they do not focus specifically on fatal errors or process crashes. Crash Logs, while they may seem relevant, are not typically categorized as standard logs in Nutanix; hence, FATAL logs are the primary resource for identifying severe process failures.