Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM)
The Modern Cloud Management Platform - Built for Scale, Sovereignty, and Speed
Managing applications and infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and regulated environments has never been more demanding. Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) 2.x is a unified Build-Operate-Govern platform that gives enterprise IT teams sovereign on-premises deployment options, a single management pane across Nutanix and VMware estates, and the observability and automation depth to operate at scale - without SaaS dependencies or compromise.
As a certified Nutanix partner, TechPower helps organizations evaluate, license, and deploy NCM to get measurable results faster.
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Why Nutanix Cloud Manager?
According to independent IDC research, organizations using NCM have reported:
- 425% three-year ROI from operational improvements and infrastructure consolidation
- 21% higher developer productivity through self-service automation and faster provisioning
- 88% reduction in planned downtime via proactive monitoring and AI-powered insights
NCM is ranked #1 for cloud management and is trusted by enterprise organizations across retail, financial services, healthcare, higher education, and more.
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What's New in NCM 2.x
NCM 2.x introduces three foundational platform upgrades that expand where and how enterprises can deploy and operate NCM:
- Sovereign cloud control - Nutanix Central On-Premises delivers full Build-Operate-Govern capabilities including Cost Governance without any SaaS dependencies, purpose-built for regulated industries, dark-site deployments, and environments with strict data residency requirements
- Unified multi-site operations - Multi-PC support and common account onboarding consolidate inventory, alerts, playbooks, capacity planning, and FinOps reporting across multiple Prism Central domains and VMware vCenters into a single management plane
- Greater observability and automation efficiency - comprehensive derived metrics, global automation variables, Custom Metrics, role-specific dashboards, and Custom Self-Service Forms deliver enterprise-grade observability and repeatable automation at scale (custom capabilities coming soon)
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Key Capabilities
NCM is built around three core pillars: building faster, operating smarter, and governing with confidence.
Build Faster - NCM Self-Service
NCM enables IT teams to deliver infrastructure and applications at the speed the business demands, without manual steps or bottlenecks.
- Customizable blueprints - automate provisioning for any application or task using pre-built or custom blueprints, eliminating repetitive manual configuration
- Self-service marketplace - deploy fully configured environments in minutes using ready-to-use blueprints for common workloads
- Third-party and ITSM integrations - connect NCM to ServiceNow, automation platforms, and partner tools to streamline service delivery workflows
- One-click simplicity - even complex, multi-tier deployments are manageable without deep scripting knowledge
- Custom Forms for tailored self-service - define intuitive Blueprint and Runbook launch forms with consumer-style interfaces, role-specific inputs, guided workflows, and configurable fields - no coding required
Operate Smarter - NCM Intelligent Operations
NCM gives IT operations teams full visibility and proactive control across all infrastructure, including multi-site Nutanix and VMware environments, from a single management plane.
- Multi-site single pane of glass - centralize inventory, alerts, playbooks, reports, capacity runway, and what-if planning across multiple Prism Central domains and VMware vCenters through common account onboarding
- AI-powered root cause analysis - accelerate troubleshooting with machine learning-driven correlation of alerts and network flows to reduce mean time to resolution
- Global automation variables - standardize automation inputs across all blueprints and runbooks to reduce errors, eliminate manual updates, and enforce consistent policies across teams and sites
- No-code policy automation - automate routine and complex operational tasks using workflow automation that requires no scripting, reducing human error and risk
- Proactive insights - stay ahead of performance issues before they impact users or business operations
- Custom Observability (coming soon in NCM 2.1) - define business-aligned KPIs with Custom Metrics, build role-specific dashboards with drill-down capability, and leverage UDA integration for proactive alerting and automated remediation
Govern with Confidence - NCM Cost Governance and Security Central
NCM gives IT leaders the financial accountability, data residency controls, and security posture management needed in regulated, cost-conscious, and geographically distributed environments.
- On-premises Cost Governance - full FinOps visibility and cost allocation without SaaS dependencies, designed for regulated environments, dark sites, and organizations with strict data residency requirements
- Dedicated FinOps Admin role - unified role-based access includes a new FinOps Admin role to separate financial governance responsibilities from infrastructure operations
- Automated chargeback and cost allocation - track spending by team, project, or business unit with granular financial reporting to eliminate budget surprises
- Quota and budget controls - set spending limits and resource quotas to enforce accountability across departments and cloud environments
- Policy-based security guardrails - configure rule-based snapshots, approval workflows, and lifecycle policies to enforce consistent security standards
- Continuous compliance monitoring - assess workloads against misconfigurations and vulnerabilities 24/7, with audit-ready reporting aligned to HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIST, and FedRAMP
- Management plane HA and backup/restore - high availability and backup/restore for the NCM control plane protect policies, configurations, and compliance programs against VM and infrastructure failures
- Data residency and auditability - on-premises deployment ensures cost, policy, and configuration data never leaves your environment, supporting GDPR, FedRAMP, and industry-specific compliance frameworks
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Use Cases
NCM addresses a broad range of enterprise IT challenges across infrastructure, operations, and governance:
- Hybrid multicloud management - unify visibility and control across on-premises Nutanix, public cloud (AWS, Azure), and VMware environments
- Sovereign and regulated deployments - deploy NCM entirely on-premises with no SaaS dependencies for dark-site, air-gapped, FedRAMP, or strict data residency environments
- Multi-site and multi-domain operations - manage multiple Prism Central domains and VMware vCenters from a single management plane to simplify operations across distributed enterprise estates
- VMware transition and coexistence - manage VMware by Broadcom clusters alongside Nutanix environments while planning or executing a migration strategy
- IT self-service portals - empower developer and application teams to provision resources independently without creating IT bottlenecks
- Cloud cost optimization - identify waste, enforce budgets, and improve financial accountability across distributed infrastructure with or without SaaS connectivity
- Regulatory compliance and security hardening - maintain audit-readiness and reduce vulnerability exposure in industries such as healthcare, finance, defense, and education
- Operational automation at scale - replace manual runbooks with no-code workflows and global automation variables that reduce ticket volume and free up IT staff for higher-value work
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NCM Licensing Options
NCM is available in three licensing tiers - Starter, Pro, and Ultimate - each providing progressively deeper capabilities across automation, operations, and governance. The right tier depends on your infrastructure complexity, compliance requirements, deployment model (including on-premises sovereign deployments), and operational goals.
TechPower can help you identify the best fit based on your current environment and roadmap.
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How TechPower Helps
Purchasing NCM through TechPower gives your organization more than just a software license. As an enterprise IT reseller and trusted Nutanix partner, TechPower provides:
- Licensing guidance - we help you navigate NCM tiers and bundle options to ensure you buy what you need without overpaying
- Solution scoping - our team works with your IT stakeholders to map NCM capabilities to your specific infrastructure, compliance, and automation requirements
- Deployment support - TechPower connects you with implementation resources to reduce time-to-value from day one
- Ongoing advisory - as your environment evolves, we help you expand NCM usage and maximize your investment
- Single point of contact - simplify procurement and support across your broader Nutanix portfolio through one trusted partner
Ready to see NCM in action? Contact TechPower to request a tailored demo, explore licensing options, or get expert guidance on building your hybrid multicloud management strategy.