When running the Linux prerequisites script, an administrator discovers that the only required argument is -t. What does the -t argument specify?

When running the Linux prerequisites script for NDB, the -t argument is a required parameter that

specifies the timeout interval. This argument defines the maximum time (in seconds) the script will

wait for certain operations (e.g., connectivity checks, package installations) to complete before

timing out. This is critical during the preinstallation phase to ensure the environment is properly

configured and responsive, avoiding indefinite hangs. Other options are not associated with -t:

A . Operating System type: This is not a typical argument for the prerequisites script.

C . NDB server IP: This would be specified separately (e.g., via -s or a similar flag).

D . Database engine: This is irrelevant to the prerequisites script, which focuses on system setup.

Thus, the verified answer is B, aligning with the script’s purpose of managing execution timeouts.

Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:

Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 2: Deploying and Configuring

an NDB Solution, Lesson 2.1: Running Prerequisites Scripts.

Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section

2: Deploy and Configure an NDB Solution, Objective 2.1: Prepare Hosts (applicable to v6.10).

Nutanix NDB Installation Guide: "Running the Linux Prerequisites Script" section, detailing -t usage.