Explanation:
Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) simplifies database provisioning using predefined profiles customized to your environment. Software profiles, which are templates of the OS and database engine, allow you to maintain consistent software versions1. You then use additional profiles to customize that deployment1.

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In a Nutanix Era setup where Multi-Cluster is enabled and the Era Server storage container and Era provisioning container are different on the Era cluster, the administrator should configure a storage mapping between the Era server container and the remote container that is used for provisioning databases1. This is because Nutanix Era uses the storage container specified during the registration of the Nutanix cluster for provisioning databases1. Therefore, a storage mapping needs to be established between the Era server container and the remote container used for provisioning to ensure that the databases are provisioned correctly1.

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According to the Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) course, the Pre-Post Commands section allows the administrator to specify custom scripts that can be executed before or after the clone operation1. The masking script can be created on any of the VMs that have access to the source database, such as the source DB VM, the Dev VM, or the SW Profile VM2. The script should contain the commands to mask the sensitive data in the Finance database, such as replacing the real values with dummy values or encrypting the data2. The administrator can then create the clone from the Time Machine and define the post-clone option with the full path and name of the masking script1. This will ensure that the script is executed after the clone is created, and the data is masked before it is available for the development team1. The other options are not correct, as they either use the wrong field (pre-clone instead of post-clone), or do not specify where to create or store the masking script.

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This is because it allows the database to be refreshed at the exact time specified (9:30 PM) with the most recent data. The other options either perform the snapshot before the desired time or do not specify when the snapshot would occur. Please note that the exact answer might depend on the specific database system and its capabilities. Always refer to the database’s documentation for the most accurate information.

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The recovery plans policy defines the Time Machine data availability across multiple registered clusters in NDB. The recovery plans policy allows the database administrator to specify the source and target clusters, the frequency and retention of the cross-cluster snapshots, and the network and compute profiles for the recovery operations. The recovery plans policy helps to ensure the disaster recovery and business continuity of the NDB-managed databases in case of a cluster failure or outage.
The data access management policy defines the access permissions and roles for the NDB users and groups. The data access management policy allows the database administrator to grant or revoke access to the NDB instance, the database server VMs, the databases, and the database operations. The data access management policy helps to ensure the security and compliance of the NDB-managed databases and users.
The data protection policy defines the backup and restore settings for the NDB-managed databases. The data protection policy allows the database administrator to specify the frequency, retention, and compression of the database snapshots, and the backup location and encryption for the database backups. The data protection policy helps to ensure the backup and recovery of the NDB-managed databases within the same cluster.
The service level agreements policy defines the performance and availability metrics for the NDB-managed databases. The service level agreements policy allows the database administrator to monitor and enforce the database uptime, latency, throughput, and IOPS. The service level agreements policy helps to ensure the quality of service and performance of the NDB-managed databases.

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The correct answer is C because it follows the recommended procedure for applying a CU to a SQL Server Software Profile in NDB. By applying the patch to the profile VM, the administrator ensures that the CU is compatible with the existing Software Profile settings and configuration. By creating a new Software Profile version, the administrator preserves the previous version of the Software Profile for rollback purposes and allows the new version to be tested and published. Option A is incorrect because it deletes the existing Software Profile, which may cause data loss and prevent rollback. Option B is incorrect because it does not apply the patch to the profile VM, which may result in errors or inconsistencies in the Software Profile. Option D is incorrect because it creates a new Software Profile instead of a new version, which may cause confusion and duplication.

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NDB supports two modes of log backup management for Microsoft SQL databases: NDB-managed and 3rdparty managed. In the NDB-managed mode, NDB takes full control of the log backups and stores them in the Cerebro log location. In the 3rd-party managed mode, NDB allows the use of external backup tools to backup the logs from the database log destination. However, NDB still needs to capture the logs for its own operations, such as point-in-time recovery, clone refresh, and log catch-up. Therefore, NDB will periodically scan the database log destination and copy the logs to the Cerebro log location. This process requires that the log catch-up begins before the logs get backed up by the 3rd-party tool, otherwise NDB will miss some logs and the operations will fail. If the 3rd-party tool grants exclusive access to the logs, then NDB will not be able to capture them at all, and the operations will not be supported.

Explanation:
According to the Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) learning documents, when provisioning a new database, there are two options available for the target12:
Provision database to an existing registered: This option allows you to provision a database to an existing registered database server. This is useful when you want to add a database to a server that is already being managed by Nutanix Era1.
Provision databases to a new container: This option allows you to provision a database to a new container. This is useful when you want to create a new isolated environment for your database1.

Explanation:
To roll back an Oracle patch on a database server VM using NDB, the patch must have been applied using NDB in the first place. This is because NDB maintains a patch inventory and history for each database server VM and database that it manages. NDB uses this information to determine which patches can be rolled back and how to revert the changes made by the patch. If the patch was applied outside of NDB, NDB would not have the patch information and would not be able to roll back the patch. Therefore, the patch must have been applied using NDB for the rollback action to be successful. The other options are not required for the rollback action. The database does not need to be shut down or in read-only mode, as NDB can perform the rollback operation online. The patch does not need to be applied on Grid home only, as NDB can roll back patches applied on both Grid home and Database home.

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In Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB), the Time Machine feature is used for protecting databases and creating database clones. To create a database clone using the Era Interface, an administrator should select Time Machines, select a source database, and then choose Create Clone12. This process allows the administrator to create a copy of the source database at a specific point in time1.

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According to the Nutanix Database Automation (NCP-DB) learning documents, the Schedule feature of the Time Machine allows developers to automate the data refresh for their clones1. This feature eliminates the time-consuming, complex process of database clone/refresh, allowing admins to create database clones /refresh to any point in time in just a few minutes1. Please refer to the official Nutanix documentation and training materials for more detailed information2.

Explanation:
For restoring a database provisioned on Storage Spaces, especially when virtual disks are shared among multiple databases, the supported method is a copy-based restore via the NDB GUI. This method allows for a precise and controlled restoration process suitable for shared storage environments.
References: Nutanix Database Automation documentation, specifically in the section on database restoration methods and storage spaces.