The initial setup of Nutanix Kubernetes Engine (NKE) was complex, as we didn't acquire a full-stack cloud solution. Instead, we integrated various components, which posed challenges in seamlessly working together. While creating and managing clusters was efficient, tasks like troubleshooting and disaster recovery proved more difficult. NKE could be more user-friendly, partly due to the complexity of the entire platform. However, if we had deployed a full-stack cloud solution, the setup process might have been smoother due to increased automation and integration capabilities. Overall, I rate the initial setup process around a six on a scale of one to ten.