Nutanix Database Expert

Overview

Nutanix Database (NDB) Expert

The roles and responsibilities for a Nutanix Database (NDB) Expert focus on managing, optimizing, and securing database environments within the Nutanix ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Nutanix Database Service (NDB) Management and Deployment
• Deploy and manage Nutanix NDB clusters and instances, configuring them to support organizational requirements for availability, security, and performance
• Create and maintain database blueprints within Nutanix NDB to standardize database provisioning, configuration, and scaling
• Ensure optimal setup and operation of databases on Nutanix NDB, including support for SQL Server database engines
• Manage the NDB configuration and maintain the NDB related profiles such as (Software profile, domain profile etc.)
• Configure, Validate and maintain the usage of NDB Managed Network and IP address
• Configure, Validate and the DB server VM status and DB Status, that is managed by NDB
• Validate, remediate and fix the potential issues / errors / warnings that are available in the NDB Dashboard
• Monitor the operations that are happening in the NDB and any failure to investigate and fix the issue in NDB Console
• Configure, Validate and maintain the compute and CPU usage in PE along with NDB
• Configure, Validate and maintain the NDB Server VM and NDB Agent VM (If applicable)
• Discuss the NDB additional requirements which are not currently implemented and that are supported by NDB now.
• Plan and implement the NDB additional requirements after discussing the pros and cons with the customer.
• Nutanix Cluster Management
• Nutanix Cluster Configuration and Maintenance
• Monitoring and troubleshooting - Prism Pro
• Health Checks
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization
• Continuously monitor Nutanix DB performance, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing queries, and tuning configurations for improved efficiency
• Use Nutanix tools like Prism and NDB Analytics to gather insights on database performance, storage utilization, and workload distribution
• Implement automated alerts and performance baselines, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact users
• Managing SQL Server databases that are hosted on NDB and Nutanix platform
• Monitoring system's health and performance
• Ensuring high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security
• Refining and automating regular processes, tracking issues, and documenting changes
• Performing scheduled maintenance and supporting release deployment activities after hours
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end
• Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members
• Data Security and Compliance
• Implement security best practices for Nutanix DB, including access controls, encryption, and audit logging, to protect sensitive data
• Ensure Nutanix DB environments comply with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and meet internal security requirements
• Perform regular security assessments and audits on database configurations, access privileges, and user activity within the Nutanix environment
• Maintain knowledge of current systems architecture and configuration
• Infrastructure and Operations documentation (as built, procedures, network)
• Disaster Recovery and High Availability
• Develop and implement disaster recovery (DR) solutions within Nutanix NDB, including backup strategies and failover configurations to ensure data resilience
• Set up and test backup and restore procedures, ensuring the rapid recovery of databases in case of system failures
• Design high-availability architectures using Nutanix capabilities, such as replication and automated failover, to minimize downtime and data loss
• Assisting with BCP / DRP planning and implementation
• Define the configuration best practices to maximize the performance of database and NDB products on the Nutanix Platform
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Use Nutanix Calm or other automation tools to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database provisioning, scaling, and configuration
• Automate routine tasks, such as backup scheduling, patching, and monitoring, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving consistency
• Develop scripts and workflows to streamline database operations, ensuring they align with Nutanix's automation standards and practices
• Database Lifecycle Management
• Manage the lifecycle of Nutanix DB environments, including upgrades, patches, and migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and compatibility with existing workloads
• Regularly assess and update database instances, applying updates and security patches as needed to maintain performance and security
• Create decommissioning plans for outdated or unused databases, reclaiming resources and ensuring compliance with data retention policies
• Capacity Planning and Resource Optimization
• Monitor resource usage within Nutanix DB, including CPU, memory, and storage, to ensure sufficient capacity for current and future demands
• Implement scaling strategies, such as vertical or horizontal scaling, to support growth and optimize resource utilization
• Conduct regular assessments of resource allocation and recommend adjustments to improve cost-effectiveness and performance
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to align database management practices with broader IT objectives

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