To apply the latest OS security patches on a Windows server managed by NDB, the user should
create and apply a Maintenance Plan within the NDB interface. NDB provides a Maintenance Plan
feature that allows administrators to schedule and automate OS patching for database server VMs,
ensuring patches are applied in a controlled manner without disrupting database operations. This
includes validating the patch process, rolling back if needed, and maintaining compliance with
security standards. The plan can be configured to target the specific Windows server and include the
latest security updates from Microsoft.
Other options are incorrect or insufficient:
A . Reboot the system: A reboot alone does not apply patches; it may only activate previously
installed updates.
C . Update the database: This focuses on database software, not OS security patches.
D . Use update functionality directly on the VM: Manual updates bypass NDB’s control, risking
inconsistency and potential downtime without proper validation.
Thus, the verified answer is B, leveraging NDB’s centralized maintenance capabilities.
Official Nutanix Database Automation Reference:
Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 6: Maintenance and
Patching, Lesson 6.3: Creating Maintenance Plans.
Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section
6: Optimize NDB Solutions, Objective 6.3: Manage Maintenance Plans (applicable to v6.10).
Nutanix NDB Administration Guide: "Maintenance Plans for OS Patching" section.
