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Nutanix Advanced Automation Masterclass: Calm, Flow & X-Play
https://www.udemy.com/course/nutanix-automation/
Year : 2026
Language : English
Level : All Levels
Category : IT & Software
Subcategory : Network & Security
Duration : 9h 54m
Lectures : 90
Rating : 4.9/5 (45 reviews)
Students : 211
INSTRUCTOR(S)
HEADLINE
Automate, Secure, Scale Applications with Nutanix Calm, Flow
Microsegmentation, X-Play (Hands-On Labs & Real Projects)
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
* Deploy complete multi-tier applications with a single click
using Nutanix Calm automation blueprints
* Secure workloads with Flow microsegmentation policies that
prevent lateral movement and enforce zero-trust
* Build X-Play playbooks that automatically detect, remediate,
and scale infrastructure without human intervention
* Manage multiple clusters, implement RBAC, and plan capacity
using Prism Central as your command center
* Create production-ready blueprints with dependencies,
variables, profiles, and Day-2 operational actions
* Design category taxonomies and Flow policies for environment
isolation and tier-based security controls
* Integrate Calm, Flow, and X-Play into complete self-healing
infrastructure that deploys, secures, and fixes itself
* Implement automation best practices including governance,
testing, approval gates, and documentation standards
REQUIREMENTS
* Basic IT Knowledge
* A Computer with Internet Access
* Willingness to Practice
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
* IT Administrators & System Engineers
* Cloud Architects & Infrastructure Engineers
* DevOps Engineers & Site Reliability Engineers (SRE)
* Network & Security Professionals
* IT Managers & Technical Leaders
* Certification Candidates
* Career Changers & Skill Upgraders
DESCRIPTION
Master Nutanix Automation: Build Secure, Self-Healing
Infrastructure (Hands-On Labs) Are you tired of manually
provisioning infrastructure for hours? Worried about security
risks from lateral movement? Or want systems that
automatically
fix themselves?even at 3 AM? In this course, you?ll learn how
to
automate, secure, and scale your infrastructure using
Nutanix?s
most powerful tools. What You?ll Achieve By the end of this
course, you will be able to: Automate full application
deployments with Nutanix Calm Secure workloads using Flow
microsegmentation (Zero Trust) Build self-healing systems with
X-Play automation Deploy complete environments in one click
Design production-ready architectures used in real-world
environments What Makes This Course Different Most courses
teach
tools separately. This course teaches you the complete
automation ecosystem: Prism Central (management) Calm
(automation) Flow (security) X-Play (intelligent automation)
You?ll learn how they work together to build a fully
automated,
secure, and intelligent infrastructure platform. 70% Hands-On
(FREE Lab Included) No boring theory. You?ll spend most of
your
time: Building real solutions Practicing in a FREE Nutanix
Test
Drive environment No hardware or licenses required Just your
browser and internet connection. What You?ll Build (Real
Projects) Automated LAMP stack deployments Multi-tier
e-commerce
applications Microsegmented security policies using a Zero
Trust
model Self-healing infrastructure with automated remediation
Complete production-ready environments Your Instructor Fettah
Ben ? Nutanix Solutions Architect 15+ years of experience 100+
production deployments Certified: NCP-MCI, NCM-MCI This course
is designed the way professionals actually learn: step-by-
step,
hands-on, and focused on real-world scenarios. Course Roadmap
You?ll progress through a structured journey: Foundations ?
Master Prism Central Automation ? Build Calm blueprints
Security
? Implement Flow microsegmentation Intelligence ? Create
X-Play
automation Integration ? Combine everything into production-
ready solutions Career Impact Nutanix automation skills are in
high demand. By mastering these skills, you?ll be able to:
Automate infrastructure at scale Improve security posture
Reduce
manual workload significantly These are the exact skills
companies are actively looking for. Who This Course Is For
This
course is perfect for: IT Administrators System Engineers
Cloud
Engineers and Architects DevOps Engineers Anyone managing
infrastructure Whether you're preparing for certification,
starting your first automation project, or designing
enterprise
solutions, this course provides the practical skills you need.
Ready to Level Up? Stop doing repetitive manual work. Start
building automated, secure, and intelligent infrastructure.
Enroll now and deploy your first automated application today.
COURSE CONTENT
Chapter 1: From Zero to Ready: Environment Setup & Your First
Steps in Nutanix Automation
1. Introduction to Nutanix Advanced Automation: What You?ll
Master in This Course
2. Course Roadmap & Learning Journey: What to Expect Step-
by-Step
3. Learning Objectives: Skills You?ll Gain by the End of
This Course
4. Course Overview, Prerequisites & Hands-On Lab Setup Guide
5. Getting Started with the Test Drive Lab Environment
(Step-by-Step)
6. Prism Central First Look: Interface, Features & Key
Capabilities
7. Navigation Tips, Hands-On Practice & Section Recap
Chapter 2: Mastering Prism Central: Organize, Secure & Control
Your Entire Environment
8. Prism Central vs Prism Element: Key Differences Explained
9. Prism Central Dashboard Deep Dive: Metrics, Insights &
Widgets
10. Categories & Tags Management: Organizing Your
Environment Efficiently
11. How to Organize Resources for Automation & Policy
Control
12. Create a Category Step-by-Step
13. The 4-Step Process to Assign Categories to VMs
(Simplified)
14. Assign Categories to VMs: Practical Walkthrough
15. Filtering by Category: Real-World Use Case Example
16. Real-World Scenario: Creating & Assigning Categories to
New VMs
17. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Secure Your
Environment
18. Creating Users in Prism Central (Step-by-Step Guide)
19. How to Create an Authorization Policy (Access Control
Made Easy)
20. Creating Custom Roles: Fine-Grained Permission Control
21. Creating a Project in Prism Central (Complete
Walkthrough)
22. Adding Infrastructure to a Project: Resources & Setup
23. Setting Project Resource Quotas: Control & Optimization
24. Creating a Project Environment
25. Deploying Virtual Machines Within a Project
Chapter 3: Nutanix Calm Mastery: Automate Applications with
Self-Service & Blueprints
26. Introduction & Learning Objectives for Nutanix Calm
27. Nutanix Calm Overview: Key Features & Real-World Use
Cases
28. Calm Architecture Explained: Core Components & Workflow
29. Enabling Self-Service Automation with Calm (Step-by-
Step)
30. Self-Service Overview: Automating IT Operations Easily
31. Creating Your First Blueprint (Single VM) ? Full
Walkthrough
32. Advanced Blueprint Options: Unlock Powerful Automation
Features
33. Configuring Lifecycle Tasks (Pre, Post & Delete Actions)
34. Managing Variables in Calm: Dynamic & Flexible
Automation
35. Launching Your First Application: From Blueprint to
Deployment
Chapter 4: Advanced Automation: Build Real-World Multi-VM
Blueprints & Deploy Full App
36. Multi-VM Blueprint Introduction: Deploying a LAMP Stack
37. Building a Multi-VM Blueprint Step-by-Step
38. Adding Packages & Actions to Virtual Machines
39. Configuring Dependencies Between Services & VMs
40. Creating a MySQL Installation Script
41. Publishing Blueprints to the Marketplace (Sharing
Automation)
42. Deploying a Full LAMP Application
Chapter 5: Nutanix Flow Deep Dive: Microsegmentation &
Enterprise-Grade Network Security
43. Introduction to Nutanix Flow: Microsegmentation &
Security
44. Learning Objectives: Mastering Nutanix Flow
45. Security Categories in Flow: Designing Segmentation
Policies
46. Designing the Network Security Policy Model
47. Enabling Microsegmentation: Step-by-Step Configuration
48. Migrating VMs Between VLAN, Subnet & VPC Overlay
Networks
49. Creating Your First Security Policy
50. Building an Isolated Environment Policy for Maximum
Security
51. Creating Application Tier-Based Security Policies
52. Defining Inbound & Outbound Traffic Rules
53. Configuring Inter-Tier Protocols & Service Rules
54. Designing a 3-Tier Application Architecture
55. Creating Security Policies for a 3-Tier Application
56. Defining Traffic Rules for Multi-Tier Applications
57. Analyzing Application Flow & Security Capabilities
58. Custom Services in Security Policies (Advanced
Configuration)
Chapter 6: X-Play Automation: Build Intelligent, Self-Healing
IT Workflows (No Coding)
59. Introduction to X-Play: Intelligent IT Automation
60. Learning Objectives: X-Play & Intelligent Operations
61. X-Play Concepts: Codeless Automation & Smart Remediation
62. Enabling & Configuring X-Play
63. Creating Your First Playbook (Automation in Action)
64. Configuring Playbook Alert Triggers
65. Exploring Different Playbook Trigger Types
66. Understanding Playbook Actions & Use Cases
67. Automating VM Scaling: Add CPU Action Example
68. Creating Conditional Logic in Playbooks
69. Creating Event-Driven Playbooks
70. Setting Up Autopilot Playbooks (Fully Automated
Workflows)
71. Playbook Details & Execution Insights
72. Playbook Best Practices for Reliable Automation
Chapter 7: Real-World Project: End-to-End Automation for a
Production-Ready Application
73. Introduction to the End-to-End Automation Scenario
74. E-Commerce Architecture: Full Application Topology &
Security Design
75. Integration Flow: Connecting Automation Across
Components
76. Executing an End-to-End Automation Runbook
77. Final Recap: Key Learnings & Outcomes
Chapter 8: Best Practices & Optimization: Secure, Scale &
Standardize Your Nutanix Env
78. Introduction to Best Practices & Optimization
79. Naming Conventions & Tagging: Governance & Organization
80. RBAC & Project Design: Security & Access Control Best
Practices
81. Quotas & Capacity Planning: Optimize Resource Usage
82. Image & Network Standards: Build Consistent Environments
83. Blueprint Design Patterns: Scalable & Maintainable
Automation
84. Versioning & Marketplace Governance: Managing Blueprint
Lifecycle
85. Automation Guardrails: Safe & Compliant Operations
86. Troubleshooting Nutanix Calm: Common Issues & Fixes
87. Troubleshooting Nutanix Flow: Diagnosis & Resolution
88. Troubleshooting X-Play: Fix Automation & Remediation
Issues
89. Next Steps & Certification Path: Advance Your Nutanix
Career
Chapter 9: Practice Tests: Validate Your Skills & Get
Certification-Ready
90. Thank You & How to Leave a Review (Support the Course)
DATES
Published : 2026-04-01
Last Updated : 2026-04-11
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