v4 SDK: Create Prism Central Image (JavaScript SDK)
This code is for demonstration purposes only and shows use of the Nutanix v4 JavaScript SDK to create a Prism Central image. Customisation will be
July 22, 2025
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All code samples are unofficial, are unsupported and will require extensive modification before use in a production environment.
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These samples are for the Nutanix v4 APIs and SDKs (all languages). They cover various common Nutanix Prism and product operations.
This code is for demonstration purposes only and shows use of the Nutanix v4 JavaScript SDK to create a Prism Central image. Customisation will be
This code is for demonstration purposes only and shows use of the Nutanix v4 Python SDK to request and display VM stats. Customisation will be
This code sample is intended to accompany the Nutanix v4 APIs: OpsMgmt Series Part 2, Generating Reports article.
This code sample is intended to accompany the Nutanix v4 APIs: OpsMgmt Series Part 1, Generating Report Configurations article.
This code sample is intended to accompany the Nutanix v4 APIs: Using API Key Authentication article.
These samples require Python 3.7 or later and demonstrate complete, standalone scripts for carrying out common API operations.
For easy sharing of parameters between scripts, most scripts accept their JSON payloads via an on-disk JSON-formatted text file.
Most scripts utilise requests, urllib3, getpass, argparse and json modules.
Repo directory: python
This code is for demonstration purposes only and shows use of the Nutanix v4 Python SDK to request and display VM stats. Customisation will be
This code sample is intended to accompany the Nutanix v4 APIs: OpsMgmt Series Part 2, Generating Reports article.
This code sample is intended to accompany the Nutanix v4 APIs: OpsMgmt Series Part 1, Generating Report Configurations article.
This code sample is intended to accompany the Nutanix v4 APIs: Using API Key Authentication article.
These samples require PHP 7.2 or later and demonstrate complete, standalone scripts for carrying out common API operations.
For easy sharing of parameters between scripts, most scripts accept their JSON payloads via an on-disk JSON-formatted text file.
Repo directory: php
PHP demo to show the creation of Prism Central categories via the v3 Prism Central REST APIs. Utilises “dotenv”, Guzzle and PHP Composer.
These samples are written specifically for use with Bash Shell; please note that modification will be required before use with the sh shell. All scripts are standalone and can be run without any other script dependencies.
All scripts utilise jq, a free sed-like JSON processor. JQ can be downloaded from here.
Repo directory: shell
Note: This code sample is intended for use within a Nutanix CVM (Controller Virtual Machine) SSH session.
These code samples and blueprints are provided for use with NCM Self Service. Please ensure NCM Self Service is enabled and available before using these code samples.
Repo directory: calm and blueprints
These samples are intended for use with Visual Studio. Visual Studio Community can be downloaded from here.
All C# code samples utilise Newtonsoft.Json, a popular high-performance JSON framework for .NET. Please see here for instructions on installing Newtonsoft.Json into your Visual Studio environment.
Repo directory: csharp
A default installation of PowerShell, e.g. on Windows 10 or Windows 2016 (or later) should have all required packages available.
To run these scripts the PowerShell ExecutionPolicy will need to be set to RemoteSigned. To do this, run the following command in an administrative PowerShell session:
SetExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
Repo directory: powershell
PowerShell script for use with Nutanix Era. Provisions Linux-based database engines, to call X-Play playbook that set VM categories in Prism Central. To use update
Creates a complete inventory of a Nutanix Cluster configuration using CSV and PowerShell. For usage and disclaimer info, please see the .disclaimer file distributed with
Use the Nutanix Prism Central v3 APIs to batch and launch multiple requests via a single “parent” request.
Use Microsoft PowerShell and the Nutanix Prism Central v3 APIs to list cluster VMs. This basic sample lists the first 20 VMs only i.e. the
A collection of Go code samples, provided by Nutanix Community and staff members.
To run these scripts please download and install Go from the Go website.
Repo directory: go
This code is for demonstration purposes only and shows use of the Nutanix v4 Go SDK to create a list Prism Central images. Customisation will
Automate sending Batch API calls to Prism Central, using GoLang. The script can be executed to send multiple tasks in one call to Prism Central.
Use Go and the Nutanix Prism Element v2.0 APIs to create multiple clones of the same VM. Please make sure to change the script’s variables
A collection of JS code samples, provided by Nutanix Community and staff members.
Repo directory: js
This code is for demonstration purposes only and shows use of the Nutanix v4 JavaScript SDK to create a Prism Central image. Customisation will be
This code is for demonstration purposes only and shows use of the Nutanix v4 JavaScript SDK to list all Prism Element clusters registered to the
A collection of JSON Payload samples, intended for use with Nutanix API requests.
To use these samples it is suggested than an application such as Postman be used.
Repo directory: json
Important note: To ensure request idempotency, this request requires use of the Ntnx-Request-Id header. Related Resources
JSON payload to create a VM using the Nutanix Prism Element v2.0 APIs. Please make sure you replace all {{variable}} instances with values appropriate for
JSON payload to create a Nutanix Flow Network Security Rule a.k.a Security Policy. To use this code sample, please make sure all variable placeholders are
JSON payload to create a CentOS 7 disk image from the publicly available CentOS 7 Cloud Image. Request Parameters The below parameters should be used
JSON payload to send multiple API requests as a single batch. This sample creates 4 virtual machines – 3 simple/shell VMs, and 1 detailed/advanced VM.
JSON payload to create a detailed AHV VM that is then configured with Cloud-Init. All important VM parameters are specified, including base64-encoded Cloud-Init YAML spec.
JSON payload to update an existing AHV VM. “spec” and “metadata” for the existing VM must be obtained first, using a GET request to https://[prism_central_ip_address]:9440/api/nutanix/v3/vms/[vm_uuid].
JSON payload to create a VM that includes details for vCPU, cores per vCPU, RAM and storage. It also specifies the VM should have a
JSON payload to create a basic shell VM. Only the required parameters are included, indicating that the Nutanix APIs should apply system defaults to parameters
A collection of Terraform configurations aimed at demonstrating use of the Nutanix Terraform provider.
To use these configurations it is recommended to reference the Nutanix.dev articled titled “Using the Nutanix Terraform Provider”. Please note this article will available after April 19th 2021.
Repo directory: terraform
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All code samples are unofficial, are unsupported and will require extensive modification before use in a production environment. This content may reflect an experiment in a test environment. Results, benefits, savings, or other outcomes described depend on a variety of factors including use case, individual requirements, and operating environments, and this publication should not be construed as a promise or obligation to deliver specific outcomes.
This content may reflect an experiment in a test environment. Results, benefits, savings, or other outcomes described depend on a variety of factors including use case, individual requirements, and operating environments, and this publication should not be construed as a promise or obligation to deliver specific outcomes.
