Overview
This practical exam tests your expert-level switching skills. You will be given four scenarios. Each scenario has a 1-hour-time limit. All work on the scenario will automatically be submitted and scored at the end of an hour. The timer will not run as the kit resets for the next scenario. You must complete 4-one-hour scenarios in the 5-hours allowed.
- Review the HPE Aruba Networking Practical Certification Exam Guide for exam/lab environment information.
- During registration, you are responsible for completing the system test on the computer you will use to take the exam.
- You must pass the required HPE7-A09 HPE Aruba Networking Certified Switching Expert Written before registering for the HPE Aruba Networking Certified Switching Expert Practical Exam.
- Review the complete HPE Partner Ready Certification and Learning Candidate Agreement. You are fully responsible for adhering to all HPE testing policies.
A qui s'adresse cette formation
Typical candidates for this exam are subject matter experts in:
- Building complex wired networks.
- Advanced-level implementation and optimization of complex deployments.
- Assessing and interpreting existing network design documentation.
- Developing operational plans for large networks.
- Serving as tier-4 support for resolving the most complex issues.
- Optimizing wired network security.
- Leading a technical team or providing technical mentorship.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams.
Pré-requis
You must pass the required HPE Aruba Networking Certified Switching Expert Written before registering for the HPE Aruba Networking Certified Switching Expert Practical Exam.
Advice to help you take this exam
- Complete the training and review all course materials and documents before taking the exam.
- Completion of the course or study materials alone does not guarantee you will pass the exam.
- Exam items are based on expected knowledge acquired from job experience, an expected level of industry-standard knowledge, or other prerequisites (events, supplemental materials, etc.)
The following documentation supports the tasks you may be asked to complete:
- Validated Solution Guides (VSG) external-facing page displays VSGs for all their major disciplines (Campus, Data Center, SD-WAN, etc.)
- Validated Solution Guides (VSG) internal-facing page displays VSGs for all their major disciplines (Campus, Data Center, SD-WAN, etc.)
- HPE Networking Documentation Portal
- Tech Notes from the NSP
- Airheads Broadcasting YouTube Channel with videos produced by HPE Aruba Networking SMEs
- ClearPass Docs repository with tech notes, config guides, and integration guides for ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
Objectifs
Candidates will be randomly assigned four scenarios from the pool of scenarios. Each scenario will be 25% of your score. Partial credit will be given for tasks partially completed or partially correct.