Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation
Exam Code: NCP-DB
The Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation certification validates your ability to deploy, administer, optimize, and troubleshoot database workloads using Nutanix Database Service (NDB).
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: NCP-DB
- Certification Level: Professional
- Exam Duration: 120 minutes
- Passing Score: 3000 on a scaled score range of 1000–6000
- Unscored Content: Nutanix does not officially disclose separate unscored questions for this exam. Candidates should treat all questions as scored unless stated otherwise during the exam.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice and multiple response
- Number of Questions: 75 questions
- Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include hands-on lab questions. It is a proctored exam consisting of multiple-choice and multiple-response questions based on real-world Nutanix Database Service administration scenarios.
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: The exam can be taken in person at select test centres. Candidates must follow the test centre check-in, identification, and scheduling requirements.
- Online Proctoring: The exam can be taken through remote online proctoring using a secure, monitored testing environment. Candidates must meet system, ID, workspace, and proctoring requirements.
- Waiting Period: A 7-calendar-day waiting period is required between failed exam attempts.
- Retake Fee: Each retake attempt must be paid for individually unless an official Nutanix voucher or promotion is applied.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: 3 years
- Renewal Options: Recertify by renewing the existing certification, passing another active NCP-level exam, or passing a higher-level Nutanix certification exam such as NCM, depending on Nutanix’s current recertification policy.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $200 USD per attempt
- Taxes: Country-specific taxes may apply.
- Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $236 USD ($200 + $36 tax)
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for taking the Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation exam. However, it is recommended to have:
- 1–2 years of database management experience
- At least 6 months of experience with Nutanix Database Service or Nutanix Era
- Knowledge of database provisioning, patching, protection, cloning, and lifecycle management
- Basic understanding of database administration concepts
- Familiarity with Nutanix infrastructure and database workloads
- Experience working with database server VMs and managed databases
- Completion of the Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course is recommended
Exam Topics
- Describe NDB Concepts: Define database and NDB terminology, and describe Nutanix Database Service features and benefits
- Deploy and Configure an NDB Solution: Deploy an NDB instance, configure an NDB instance, and configure NDB high availability
- Monitor Alerts and Storage Usage Within an NDB Implementation: Monitor alerts and monitor or manage storage usage
- Operate and Maintain an NDB Environment: Register database server VMs and databases, provision databases, test and publish database patches, apply Linux OS patches, upgrade databases, and troubleshoot NDB operations
- Protect NDB-Managed Databases Using Time Machine: Create, delete, and modify SLA retention policies, clone databases, restore source databases, refresh clones, apply protection policies, and create Data Access Management policies
- Administer an NDB Environment: Manage NDB profiles, perform NDB software upgrades, add Nutanix clusters to NDB, manage networks, manage access controls, and use NDB APIs and CLI
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Intended Audience
The Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation certification is ideal for professionals who deploy, manage, automate, and troubleshoot database workloads using Nutanix Database Service, including roles such as:
- Database Administrator
- Nutanix Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Cloud Administrator
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- Solution Architect
- Nutanix Technical Consultant
- Nutanix Channel Partner Engineer
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- Database Administrator, Nutanix Administrator, Database Automation Engineer, Cloud Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Platform Engineer, Systems Administrator, Solution Architect, etc.
Average Salary: Varies by country —
- U.S.: $90,000–$150,000 USD,
- India: ₹7,00,000–₹22,00,000 INR,
- United Kingdom: £45,000–£80,000 GBP,
- UAE: 130,000–250,000 AED per year.
Why It’s Valuable:
- It validates practical skills in database automation, Nutanix Database Service administration, database provisioning, patching, protection, cloning, Time Machine operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and database lifecycle management.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken either:
- In-person at select authorized test centres
- Online through remote proctoring
Exam Booking Link
- Book your Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation Exam via Nutanix University — Click here (https://www.nutanix.com/support-services/training-certification/certifications/certification-details-nutanix-certified-professional-database-automation-v6-10)
Once you pass the exam:
- Earn the Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation certification
- Receive a digital badge from Credly
- Access certification benefits such as use of the NCP-DB logo, Nutanix Certification store access, discounts on Nutanix events, and early access to educational programs
- Log in to Nutanix University or Credly to access your certification record and digital badge
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Top Reasons to Choose
Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation
High Demand for Database Automation Skills
Organizations need professionals who can simplify database operations, automate lifecycle tasks, and reduce manual administration. This certification validates practical Nutanix Database Service and database automation skills.
Strong Focus on Real-World Database Operations
The exam covers real operational tasks such as provisioning databases, patching, cloning, protection, Time Machine operations, monitoring, storage usage, access controls, upgrades, and troubleshooting NDB environments.
Career Growth and Nutanix Recognition
As an official Nutanix Professional-level certification, NCP-DB helps demonstrate database automation expertise and supports career growth in database administration, cloud operations, infrastructure engineering, and platform engineering roles.
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FAQ
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Who should take the Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation exam?
The NCP-DB exam is ideal for database administrators, Nutanix administrators, cloud administrators, infrastructure engineers, platform engineers, systems administrators, solution architects, Nutanix technical employees, channel partners, OEM vendors, and customers who work with Nutanix Database Service.
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How difficult is the NCP-DB exam?
The difficulty level of the NCP-DB exam is considered moderate to challenging. Candidates should understand Nutanix Database Service concepts, NDB deployment, configuration, high availability, monitoring, database server registration, provisioning, patching, cloning, Time Machine, SLA retention policies, access controls, APIs, CLI, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
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Why does Nutanix offer the Database Automation certification?
Nutanix offers this certification to validate the skills required to deploy, administer, optimize, and troubleshoot database workloads using Nutanix Database Service. It helps organizations identify professionals who can automate and manage database lifecycle operations effectively.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the NCP-DB exam?
Candidates can prepare using official Nutanix resources, including: • Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation certification page • Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation Exam Blueprint Guide • Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course • Nutanix University • Nutanix Database Service documentation • Nutanix support and knowledge base resources • Hands-on practice with NDB, database provisioning, patching, Time Machine, cloning, SLA policies, APIs, CLI, monitoring, and troubleshooting workflows
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Is the Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation certification still valuable in 2026?
Yes, the NCP-DB certification remains valuable in 2026. Database automation, database lifecycle management, cloud database operations, protection, cloning, patching, and infrastructure modernization continue to be important skills for enterprise IT and database teams.
