NCP-DB practice question 17 of 35

When an administrator no longer wants to use a software profile version, what happens when it is deprecated?

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Answer options

A: It can no longer be used for provisioning. Correct answer

B: It can be used in provisioning.

C: Any database server using that profile will by updated to the latest software profile.

D: Any database server using that software profile can no longer be patched.

Correct Answer:

A. It can no longer be used for provisioning.

Explanation

Deprecating a software-profile version in NDB simply hides that version from future provisioning workflows. Existing database servers that already run the deprecated profile remain operational and fully manageable, but administrators can no longer select the deprecated version when provisioning new servers, clones, or refreshes.

Why Incorrect

B. Deprecation explicitly removes the profile from provisioning screens—the opposite of this option.
C. NDB never forces automatic upgrades when a profile is deprecated; manual patching is required.
D. Databases using the deprecated profile can still be patched or upgraded to newer profiles.

References

1. Nutanix Database Service v2.4 Administration Guide, Sect. “Software Profiles → Deprecate Version”, p. 92-93.

2. Nutanix Era 2.5 Release Notes, “Deprecation behaviour”, p. 18.

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