Nutanix introduced the Nutanix Certified Professional – Database Automation (NCP‑DB) 7.5 exam, designed to validate the skills required to deploy, manage, and optimize databases using Nutanix Database Service (NDB).
What Skills Are Measured?
The NCP‑DB 7.5 exam is built around real-world responsibilities and covers four major skill domains:
- Deploy and Configure an NDB Solution
- Monitor Alerts and Storage Usage
- Operate and Maintain an NDB Environment
- Administer an NDB Environment
For detailed exam information, review the updated NCP-DB Exam Blueprint Guide.
How Do I Register?
- Go to Nutanix University
- Click My Certifications
- Select the NCP-DB 7.5 Beta Exam
- Enter the discount code NCPDB75BETA at checkout
Availability is limited to the first 250 participants, with exam appointments offered from now through July 19, 2026. Beta exams include more questions than the standard exam, and results are delayed, typically taking 1–2 months to be released. Please only register if you are committed to completing the beta exam.
How Should I Prepare for the Beta Exam?
While training is not mandatory, Nutanix strongly recommends the Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course.
This course covers:
- DBaaS concepts and architecture
- Time Machine and copy data management
- RBAC and security
- Database lifecycle operations (provision, patch, protect, clone)
- Monitoring and troubleshooting techniques
Take advantage of the beta exam opportunity, deepen your knowledge of NDB, and join a growing community of certified professionals leading the future of database automation.
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