Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

When installing licenses on a new cluster without internet access, what is one necessary step?

1. Directly input the license key into the cluster

2. Enter the cluster summary file info on a system connected to the internet

3. Request a license from Nutanix support

4. Upload the license file to the cluster via USB

The correct answer is: Enter the cluster summary file info on a system connected to the internet

When installing licenses on a new cluster that does not have internet access, entering the cluster summary file information on a system that is connected to the internet is a crucial step in the licensing process. This step allows the cluster to generate a valid license file based on the unique identifiers contained in the summary file. Once the information is processed online, a license file can be created and downloaded. This license file will then be used to activate the cluster. The need for a system with internet access is primarily to link the cluster's identifiers to Nutanix's licensing framework, ensuring that the cluster operates under the appropriate licensing agreement. The other options are not sufficient by themselves. For example, directly inputting the license key into the cluster would not work if it requires validation against Nutanix's licensing server. Simply requesting a license from Nutanix support would also not be enough, as it does not account for the necessary information from the cluster summary file. While using a USB to upload a license file may be a valid step in transferring the generated license, it cannot substitute the need to first compile and generate that license in the correct manner via a connected system.