Nutanix Certified Professional – Unified Storage v6.5 (NCP-US) — Question 16

An organization currently has a Files cluster for their back office data including all department shares. Most of the data is considered Cold Data and they are looking to migrate to free up space for future growth or newer data.
The organization has recently added an additional node with more storage. In addition, the organization is using the Public Cloud for other storage needs.
What will be the best way to achieve this requirement?

Answer options

• A. Setup another cluster and replicate the data with Protection Domain.
• B. Migrate cold data from Files to tape storage.
• C. Enable Smart Tiering in Files within the File Console.
• D. Backup the data using a third-party software and replicate to the cloud.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The best option is C, as enabling Smart Tiering in Files allows for automatic management of data placement based on access frequency, effectively optimizing storage by moving cold data to more cost-effective storage. Options A and D involve more complex setups and processes that do not directly address the need for efficient cold data management. Option B, while a possibility, is less efficient compared to utilizing Smart Tiering for continuous data management.