The Nutanix platform employs a unified installation approach where AOS and AHV are deployed simultaneously through a single Foundation installation process .   This integrated architecture eliminates the need for separate installation procedures, as both components are designed to function as interdependent elements of a cohesive hyperconverged infrastructure system . Nutanix AOS and AHV integrated architecture and deployment process The Controller Virtual Machine (CVM) represents the primary mechanism through which AOS operates within the AHV environment.   In AHV deployments, the CVM runs as a specialized virtual machine with direct hardware access through PCI passthrough technology, allowing AOS to maintain direct control over storage devices while operating within the virtualized environment provided by AHV. Detailed Installation Flow Process Nutanix AOS and AHV Installation Flow Diagram - Complete Deployment Process The deployment process consists of four distinct stages ...