Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

When troubleshooting network issues based on various alerts, what should the administrator assess first to prioritize the problems?

1. Review Alerts page for NIC speed alerts and alert timing - Analyze the genesis.out log file for process failures - Assess the NIC properties in the Network Visualization > Host Properties page.

2. Verify Host/CVM connectivity on the Network Visualization page - Use to verify the bridge and bond configuration - Review alerts/events page for the CVM disconnected error.

3. Access the Hardware Page to verify resources are available - Analyze all CVM Speed Alerts in the Alerts/Events page - Analyze output for the network and interface properties and connectivity.

4. Check the System Logs for overall performance issues and potential host resource problems.

The correct answer is: Verify Host/CVM connectivity on the Network Visualization page - Use to verify the bridge and bond configuration - Review alerts/events page for the CVM disconnected error.

To effectively prioritize network troubleshooting based on various alerts, it is crucial for the administrator to first verify Host/CVM connectivity using the Network Visualization page. This initial step is essential because establishing whether hosts and Controller Virtual Machines (CVMs) are communicating correctly can immediately highlight any connectivity issues, which are fundamental to network operations. By verifying the bridge and bond configuration next, the administrator can ensure that the network topology is correctly set up to support traffic flow as intended. This step is vital as misconfigurations in bridging or bonding can lead to significant performance bottlenecks or outages that affect multiple services. Lastly, reviewing the alerts/events page specifically for errors indicating that a CVM is disconnected provides targeted insights into specific problems within the network. Identifying a disconnection event can help to rapidly address situations that could lead to larger systemic issues if not resolved promptly. This systematic approach prioritizes connectivity testing first, allowing the administrator to efficiently focus their troubleshooting efforts where they can have the most immediate impact.