Nutanix Exam NCP-MCI-6.10 Topic 5 Question 1 Discussion

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Topic #: 5

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An administrator needs to enable Windows Defender Credential Guard to comply with company policy.

The new VM configurations include:

Legacy BIOS

4 vCPUs

8 GB RAM

Windows Server 2019

What must be changed in order to properly enable Windows Defender Credential Guard?

AUpdate vCPU to 8.

BEnable UEFI with Secure Boot.

CUse Windows Server 2022.

DUpdate Memory to 16GB.

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Suggested Answer: B

Windows Defender Credential Guard requires UEFI firmware and Secure Boot to function properly.

Option B (Enable UEFI with Secure Boot) is correct:

Credential Guard requires a UEFI-based boot mode rather than Legacy BIOS.

Secure Boot ensures only trusted OS components load, reducing attack surface for credential theft.

Option A (Update vCPU to 8) is incorrect:

Increasing vCPUs does not impact Credential Guard compatibility.

Option C (Use Windows Server 2022) is incorrect:

Windows Server 2019 supports Credential Guard; upgrading to 2022 is not required.

Option D (Update Memory to 16GB) is incorrect:

Credential Guard has no minimum RAM requirement beyond general OS needs.

Microsoft Docs Requirements for Windows Defender Credential Guard

Nutanix AHV VM Management Guide Enabling Secure Boot & UEFI for Windows VMs

by Tesha at Mar 23, 2025, 10:59 PM

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Allene

2 months ago

I'd choose B too. Upgrading to UEFI with Secure Boot is the only way to go. It's like trying to run a Ferrari engine in a Yugo, you know?

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Cristy

4 days ago

It's the best option for compliance with company policy.

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Asuncion

9 days ago

Definitely, it's a necessary upgrade for security reasons.

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Kayleigh

22 days ago

Agreed, it's like upgrading from a Yugo to a Ferrari.

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Theresia

1 months ago

I think B is the right choice. UEFI with Secure Boot is necessary for Windows Defender Credential Guard.

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Kenny

2 months ago

Option B is the clear winner. Imagine trying to enable Credential Guard on a legacy BIOS system - that's just a recipe for disaster!

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Naomi

1 months ago

User 2: Agreed, enabling UEFI with Secure Boot is essential for proper functionality.

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Selma

1 months ago

User 1: Option B is definitely the way to go. Legacy BIOS just won't cut it for Windows Defender Credential Guard.

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Leota

2 months ago

B is the way to go. Updating the vCPUs or memory won't do anything for Credential Guard. And Windows Server 2022 is overkill.

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Rachael

10 days ago

User 4: Yeah, Windows Server 2022 is too much for this.

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Tula

11 days ago

User 3: Updating vCPUs or memory won't help with Credential Guard.

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Ty

12 days ago

User 2: Agreed, that's the way to properly enable Windows Defender Credential Guard.

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Ula

13 days ago

User 1: I think we need to enable UEFI with Secure Boot.

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Von

14 days ago

User 4: Windows Server 2022 is overkill for this, so B is the best option.

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Noah

15 days ago

User 3: Updating vCPUs or memory won't do anything for Credential Guard.

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Kenia

19 days ago

User 2: Agreed, that's the way to properly enable Windows Defender Credential Guard.

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Filiberto

1 months ago

User 1: I think we need to enable UEFI with Secure Boot.

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Kyoko

2 months ago

No, enabling UEFI with Secure Boot is the correct step for this configuration.

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Larue

2 months ago

Definitely B! Credential Guard needs UEFI and Secure Boot to function, so that's the only logical choice here.

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Isadora

3 months ago

But what about updating the vCPU to 8? Wouldn't that also be necessary?

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Teddy

3 months ago

I agree, that's the right option to enable Windows Defender Credential Guard.

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Wynell

3 months ago

I think B is the right answer. UEFI with Secure Boot is required for Credential Guard to work properly. The other options don't seem relevant.

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Helaine

2 months ago

B is definitely the right choice. UEFI with Secure Boot is a requirement for Credential Guard.

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Eden

2 months ago

Yes, enabling UEFI with Secure Boot is crucial for Windows Defender Credential Guard.

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Howard

2 months ago

I agree, B is the correct answer. UEFI with Secure Boot is necessary for Credential Guard.

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Von

3 months ago

I think we need to enable UEFI with Secure Boot.

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