To assign the minimum permissions required for provisioning new databases in an NDB deployment, the IT manager should assign the Database Administrator role. This role provides the necessary privileges to provision, configure, and manage database instances within NDB, including creating new databases using software profiles and registering database servers. It is designed for database-specific tasks without granting broader infrastructure or administrative control, making it the least privileged role suited for this purpose.
Other options exceed the minimum requirements:
A. Infrastructure Administrator: Manages cluster infrastructure (e.g., storage, networking), which is more than needed for database provisioning.
B. Super Administrator: Grants full control over NDB, including user management and system configuration, far beyond provisioning.
C. Database Infrastructure Administrator: Includes infrastructure management in addition to database tasks, exceeding the minimum scope.
Thus, the verified answer is D, aligning with the principle of least privilege.
Official Nutanix Database Automation References
Nutanix Database Management & Automation (NDMA) course, Module 1: Introduction to NDB, Lesson 1.4: Managing Users and Roles.
Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Knowledge Objectives, Section 1: Understand NDB Basics, Objective 1.3: Manage User Permissions (applicable to v6.10).
Nutanix NDB Administration Guide: "Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)" section, detailing Database Administrator role.
