One area of improvement could be from the AI side, as the industry shifts and grows. If we could get workflow mechanisms built into Nutanix Central, we could define workflows to solve known issues or problems without requiring human intervention. This can first be implemented in non-prod workloads or applications, and once we see that they satisfy our business requirements, we can enable these workflows in our prod workloads and applications. This will help us solve more problems and create more efficiency, freeing up bandwidth for our operations and administration teams.
S30290139 Infrastructure Administrator II at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
May 12, 2025
I don't think there's much improvement needed in Nutanix Central. Maybe there are different tools I haven't discovered yet that may bring everyone on the same page. I am still in the process of researching them and providing feedback to Nutanix. For what we use it for, it runs efficiently. What I think is missing in Nutanix Central to make it the best product ever is compatibility with our backups. One of the biggest challenges we have with Nutanix currently is that our Rubrik backups do not work with the Nutanix API. That would be great to resolve, as it would reduce the time spent resolving the issue.
Works at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
May 12, 2025
The API needs work. It's not specifically Central, but just the API as a whole. We've had a recurring issue where the API calls stack up and hang during backups from Rubrik, which has been a challenge, but Nutanix has their API version four coming out pretty soon, or it is available now, and we just can't upgrade yet. We're hoping to see some major improvements there.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at a non-tech company with 10,001+ employees
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Top 10
May 12, 2025
There has been confusion regarding the initial setup of Nutanix Central. There was a requirement to open a ticket, and they were working on the KBs in the background. The documentation aligning their platform versus their general cloud platform has some overlap, creating confusion about the IAM requirements. We needed to create an additional SAML connection and match through to Prism Central. It was not clear when to use the group ID, vanity name, and other elements. This is an area they could definitely improve upon. Based on my tickets, I may not be alone in this experience. Once it is set up, everything works smoothly, but the initial setup was difficult. The permissions should be set for the highest level, more akin to cluster admin and Prism admin. There have been occasions where I needed to log into Prism Central directly to complete work due to permissions issues from Nutanix Central. They are very close to a one-for-one equivalence. While their website states it is not meant to replace Prism Element or Prism Central, I would prefer to see it reach the level where I can perform all Prism Central tasks from one location to multiple Prism Centrals.
Cloud Engineer III at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
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Top 10
May 12, 2025
One of the things I'd want to see in Nutanix Central is more utility. It would be nice to go in and say, "This VM doesn't need to be in this data center, and we'd prefer to put it in this one," and have the ability to initiate the migration, even if we have to make changes to networks.
Nutanix Central offers a comprehensive platform for IT management, providing seamless integration and enhanced control across multi-cloud environments. It supports enterprises in scaling their digital operations efficiently and securely.Designed for enterprise-grade deployment, Nutanix Central simplifies management tasks across different workloads with its intuitive interface. By integrating hybrid and multi-cloud operations, it allows management from a central point, making administration...
One area of improvement could be from the AI side, as the industry shifts and grows. If we could get workflow mechanisms built into Nutanix Central, we could define workflows to solve known issues or problems without requiring human intervention. This can first be implemented in non-prod workloads or applications, and once we see that they satisfy our business requirements, we can enable these workflows in our prod workloads and applications. This will help us solve more problems and create more efficiency, freeing up bandwidth for our operations and administration teams.
I don't think there's much improvement needed in Nutanix Central. Maybe there are different tools I haven't discovered yet that may bring everyone on the same page. I am still in the process of researching them and providing feedback to Nutanix. For what we use it for, it runs efficiently. What I think is missing in Nutanix Central to make it the best product ever is compatibility with our backups. One of the biggest challenges we have with Nutanix currently is that our Rubrik backups do not work with the Nutanix API. That would be great to resolve, as it would reduce the time spent resolving the issue.
The update process in terms of using LCM or using Central is sometimes confusing, but I think they are working towards unifying that.
The API needs work. It's not specifically Central, but just the API as a whole. We've had a recurring issue where the API calls stack up and hang during backups from Rubrik, which has been a challenge, but Nutanix has their API version four coming out pretty soon, or it is available now, and we just can't upgrade yet. We're hoping to see some major improvements there.
There has been confusion regarding the initial setup of Nutanix Central. There was a requirement to open a ticket, and they were working on the KBs in the background. The documentation aligning their platform versus their general cloud platform has some overlap, creating confusion about the IAM requirements. We needed to create an additional SAML connection and match through to Prism Central. It was not clear when to use the group ID, vanity name, and other elements. This is an area they could definitely improve upon. Based on my tickets, I may not be alone in this experience. Once it is set up, everything works smoothly, but the initial setup was difficult. The permissions should be set for the highest level, more akin to cluster admin and Prism admin. There have been occasions where I needed to log into Prism Central directly to complete work due to permissions issues from Nutanix Central. They are very close to a one-for-one equivalence. While their website states it is not meant to replace Prism Element or Prism Central, I would prefer to see it reach the level where I can perform all Prism Central tasks from one location to multiple Prism Centrals.
One of the things I'd want to see in Nutanix Central is more utility. It would be nice to go in and say, "This VM doesn't need to be in this data center, and we'd prefer to put it in this one," and have the ability to initiate the migration, even if we have to make changes to networks.