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By default, Nutanix Lifecycle Manager (LCM) auto-inventory runs at2:00 AMlocal cluster time. LCM performs a daily check to gather information about available updates for firmware, software, and other components to ensure the cluster remains up-to-date. This operation is non-disruptive and does not impact cluster performance.

References:

Nutanix Lifecycle Manager (LCM) Documentation - Default Settings.

Nutanix Support Portal - LCM FAQ.

To enable Windows Defender Credential Guard, the VM must be configured withUEFI(Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) instead of Legacy BIOS. UEFI provides the necessary support for Secure Boot and Virtualization-Based Security (VBS), both of which are prerequisites for Credential Guard.

Steps:

When creating or editing the VM, selectUEFIas the firmware type.

Ensure Secure Boot and VBS are enabled in the OS configuration.

References:

Microsoft Windows Defender Credential Guard Requirements.

Nutanix AHV VM Configuration Guide - UEFI Support.

To rerun only the health checks that previously failed or issued warnings, the administrator can select theOnly Failed and Warning Checksoption in Prism Element. This targeted approach helps verify that resolved issues have been addressed without rerunning all checks unnecessarily.

Steps:

Navigate toPrism Element > Health > NCC Checks.

Filter forOnly Failed and Warning Checksand rerun them.

Other options:

A. Run LCM Pre-Upgrade: Runs pre-upgrade checks, not related to health check validation.

B. Runncc health_checks run_all: Executes all checks, not just failed ones.

C. Select Run Check for each check worked: Requires manual execution for each check.

References:

Nutanix Administration Guide - Health Checks.

Nutanix Cluster Check (NCC) Documentation.

When using the LCM (Life Cycle Manager) Dark Site procedure, theLCM Frameworkshould be checked and upgraded first. The LCM Framework is the core component responsible for orchestrating updates for other Nutanix software components. Ensuring the framework is up to date guarantees compatibility and reliability during subsequent upgrades.

A. MSP:Incorrect, as MSP (Managed Service Provider) is not directly related to the LCM Dark Site procedure.

B. Foundation:Incorrect, as Foundation is used for initial cluster deployment, not for lifecycle management.

C. NCC:While NCC is critical for health checks, it does not need to be updated first in the LCM process.

D. LCM Framework:Correct, as it manages the update process and must be updated first.

References:

Nutanix Life Cycle Manager Guide.

Nutanix Support Knowledge Base Article on LCM Dark Site Upgrades.