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