ACE - Professional Campus (AN-CA-PR) (Certification)

Campus Operations Specialist exam evaluates proficiency in Arista wired and wireless operations, focusing on technologies used to build scalable campus networks. You will be tested on Infrastructure Foundations implementing Layer-2 & 3 redundant leaf-spine topologies. Operational Tooling with an emphasis on CloudVision for state monitoring, telemetry, and Service Validation. Campus Engineering Specialist exam validates a candidate’s ability to deploy, secure, and validate modern Arista Campus fabrics with both Layer 2 and L3 use cases and contexts.

Campus Professional certification recognizes mastery of both disciplines. The Professional designation is awarded to candidates who either:

• 1) Complete both ACE Campus Specialist exams or -
• 2) Successfully pass the 4-hour Professional exam which combines elements from both Operations and Engineering exams. ACE Professional evaluates the ability to build, scale, and operate a Campus infrastructure.

Arista Academy Certification Exams focus on testing knowledge & skills rather than basic information retention, emphasizing the importance of understanding and applying concepts in practical, hands-on situations, preparing candidates for the real-world challenges they will face in their careers.

Open Book
Arista Academy Certification exams are open-book, reflecting real-world troubleshooting scenarios where engineers utilize various resources. This approach encourages the use of available documentation and tools, with the sole exception of other people. While open-book, the exams are not easy; familiarity with the material, particularly the labs for your chosen track, is essential to successfully complete the evaluation within the allotted time.