Overview
This exam tests your understanding in configuring and managing modern, open standard-based networking solutions using HPE Aruba Networking OS-CX routing and switching technologies. It also verifies your fundamental knowledge of implementing and validating small to medium-enterprise network solutions.
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Typical candidates for this exam are HPE customers, partners, and team members with at least six months of experience working as a junior team member who supports and maintains wired networks or works independently on limited-scope projects.
Examples of job roles include network operator, tier 1/2 support, support technician, field technician, and network administrator.
Pré-requis
Objectifs
1. Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies.
- 1.1 Describe and explain the OSI Model. (2%)
- 1.2 Describe and explain the most common layer media (Layer 1). (2%)
- 1.3 Describe the basics of Layer 2 Ethernet, including broadcast domains. (3%)
- 1.4 Describe the basics of Layer 3 addressing, including subnetting, ARP, and routing. (4%)
- 1.5 Define and recognize the purpose and interaction of Layer 4 (Transport) protocols in an IP network. (1%)
- 1.6 Identify the role of various network management protocols such as TFTP, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, and SNMPv2 (2%)
- 1.7 Identify and describe the concept of QoS and explain its significance in converged networks. (1%)
- 1.8 Describe and explain the basic network security setup on HPE Aruba Networking switches. (2%)
- 1.9 Describe Layer 2 redundancy technologies such as STP/RSTP and VSF, including their benefits. (2%)
- 1.10 Describe and apply link aggregation. (2%)
- 1.11 Identify, describe, and explain VLANs (3%)
2. Identify, describe, and differentiate HPE Aruba Networking products' and solutions' functions and features.
- 2.1 Identify basic features and management options for HPE Aruba Networking wired products (5%)
- 2.2 Identify the software capabilities and differentiators in the HPE Networking switching product line (6%)
- 2.3 Identify the hardware capabilities and differentiators in the HPE Networking switching product line (5%)
- 2.4 Identify and describe available tool sets for managing HPE Aruba Networking products (CLI-based, web, scripted, SNMP, Aruba Central, mobile app, and API). (5%)
3. Install, configure, set up, and validate wired network solutions.
- 3.1 Configure basic features on HPE Aruba Networking switches, including initial settings and management access. (7%)
- 3.2 Configure HPE Aruba Networking switches with Layer 2 technologies such as RSTP/MSTP, link aggregation, VLANs, and LLDP. (6%)
- 3.3 Configure HPE Aruba Networking switches with Layer 3 technologies including IP addressing, routing (5%)
- 3.4 Validate the installed solution via show commands. (4%)
4. Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain HPE Aruba Networking solutions.
- 4.1 Troubleshoot switched and routed networks. (10%)
- 4.2 Use general troubleshooting tools. (7%)
5. Manage and monitor HPE Aruba Networking solutions.
- 5.1 Perform network management and administrative tasks according to best practices. (16%)