Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

What occurs when an AHV node is taken offline for maintenance?

1. The cluster automatically redistributes workloads

2. All VMs must be manually moved

3. Data is lost during the process

4. Backup processes must be initiated

The correct answer is: The cluster automatically redistributes workloads

When an AHV node is taken offline for maintenance, the cluster automatically redistributes workloads to ensure that the virtual machines continue to run smoothly without interruption. Nutanix uses a distributed architecture and includes built-in mechanisms for workload balancing. This means that when a node goes offline, the system detects the change and reallocates the resources associated with the virtual machines that were running on that node to the remaining active nodes in the cluster. This automatic redistribution helps maintain availability and performance across the infrastructure, allowing VMs to remain operational even in the event of node maintenance or failure. In contrast, the other options do not reflect the nature of Nutanix’s HA (High Availability) features and capabilities. There is no need for manual movement of VMs or backup processes when a node goes offline, as the system is designed to manage these scenarios efficiently. Additionally, data loss is not a consequence of taking an AHV node offline, as data integrity is preserved through replication and redundancy measures within the cluster.