In NDB, publishing a software profile update for Microsoft SQL Server makes it available for broader use within the NDB environment. When an administrator creates and publishes an updated software profile (e.g., with a new SQL Server patch or version), this action allows all authorized NDB users to leverage that profile to patch or update the database software on their managed VMs. This is a key feature of NDB's software profile management, enabling centralized control and distribution of standardized database configurations.
* Option A is correct because publishing a profile democratizes access, allowing all users to apply the update to their database VMs, aligning with NDB's collaborative administration model.
* Option B is incorrect because it suggests the profile patches itself, which is not the intent; publishing enables usage, not self-application.
* Option C is incorrect because publishing does not automatically deprecate older profiles; deprecation is a separate administrative decision.
* Option D is incorrect because publishing facilitates patching, not stalls it.
This process enhances efficiency and consistency in managing SQL Server updates across an organization.
References
* Nutanix Database Service (NDB) User Guide, Chapter 4: Managing Software Profiles, Section:
Creating and Publishing Software Profiles
* Nutanix Certified Professional - Database Automation (NCP-DB) v6.5 Blueprint, Section 4: Manage Database Software Profiles