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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Avaya
Exam Format
90 min
60
70%
Technical Associate
Registration
$125 USD
Online Test (Avaya Learning Center) or online proctoring
Validity
No expiration (lifetime credential unless program retired)
No recertification required for ASTA credentials; Unlike legacy ACIS/ACSS programs, ASTA credentials do not require 2-year renewal
71201T Exam Topics and Domains
71201T is organized into 9 weighted domains. Expect to work with Avaya Aura Media Server, Avaya Aura Device Services (AADS), Alarm management system, Authentication services, and more.
1
Avaya Aura Core Solution Integration Product Overview
10%
Core Components and Product Portfolio
Identify Products in Core Solution
- List the products which make up both roles of the Avaya Aura Core Components of the solution
- Identify communication applications and meetings server portfolio components
2
Avaya Aura Core Solution Key Components
12%
Platform Architecture and Deployment
Architecture and VirtualizationMedia Server and Utility Services
- Identify platform architecture components
- Understand virtualization options including ESXi and KVM on RHEL
- Recognize supported hardware and deployment choices
- Understand deprecation of Utility Services and role of Media Server
3
Avaya Aura System Manager
18%
System Manager Fundamentals
SMGR Purpose and FunctionalityLicensing and ConfigurationMonitoring and Maintenance
- Understand SMGR purpose and functionality
- Manage Certificate Authority capabilities
- Perform licensing procedures
- Conduct post-installation verification
- Use troubleshooting tools
- Manage login processes and passwords
- Export alarms and logs for analysis
4
Avaya Aura Session Manager
16%
Session Manager Implementation
Session Manager Purpose and ComponentsNetwork Routing Policy and SIP RoutingDeployment and Phone Configuration
- Understand Session Manager purpose and architecture
- Identify key component functions
- Build Network Routing Policies
- Perform core integration processes
- Deploy Session Manager successfully
- Conduct post-installation checks
- Configure basic SIP phones without CM features
5
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Integration
16%
Communication Manager Implementation
Platform Basics and Post-InstallationCore Integration and TLS CertificatesSIP Trunk Configuration and Management
- Understand Communication Manager platform basics
- Verify post-installation conditions
- Manage licensing mechanisms
- Configure high availability clustering
- Perform core integration processes
- Install TLS certificates
- Configure and optimize SIP trunks
- Set up managed elements
6
Avaya Aura Media Server Integration
8%
Media Server Implementation
Media Server Advantages and IntegrationUpdates and Staged Deployment
- Understand Media Server advantages over legacy solutions
- Perform core integration procedures
- Apply update application processes
- Implement staged deployment practices
7
Avaya Aura Testing the Core
10%
Core Testing Procedures
TLS Certificate Installation on Test PCsTest Call Procedures
- Install TLS certificates on test PCs
- Perform test call procedures across core elements
- Configure manual clients for testing
- Test generic SIP, CM SIP phones, and H323 modes
8
Avaya Aura Team Engagement Communication Manager Feature Administration
8%
Feature Administration and Configuration
Configuration Methods and ToolsNetwork Regions and Bandwidth ControlDial Plan and Feature AdministrationBackup and Translation Data
- Use configuration methods including SMGR, SMI, and SAT
- Configure network region groups and bandwidth control
- Administer dial plans and feature access codes
- Manage stations and extensions
- Understand and configure Class of Restriction characteristics
- Perform translation data backup procedures
9
Avaya Aura Device Services
2%
AADS Implementation
AADS Advantages and Deployment
- Understand AADS advantages over Utility Services
- Perform AADS deployment processes
- Integrate AADS with core components
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 71201T earns the ASTA-7120 (Avaya Aura Core Components Technical Associate Implement) certification. It sits in the Avaya Aura Core Components track.
Current Level Exams
70390T - Avaya Aura 10.2 Version-specific exam covering Avaya Aura 10.2 features and capabilities - REQUIRED for ASTA-7120
Alternative Paths
- Various - Avaya Contact Center Solutions Complementary skills for complete unified communications expertise
- Various - Avaya Networking Solutions Network infrastructure skills supporting Avaya communications platforms
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-03-03
- Announcement date: 2025-02-28
Updates
- Avaya Aura System Manager 10.2.x Current exam version covers 10.2.x features and KVM virtualization • Release date: 2024-12
- KVM on RHEL 8.10 8.10 New virtualization option tested in platform architecture domain • Release date: 2024-12
- Avaya Aura Device Services (AADS) Current Replaces deprecated Utility Services - tested in exam domain 9 • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Implementation Engineers and System Integrators.
- Completion of course 7120 - Integrating Avaya Aura Core Components
- Familiarity with IP networking and SIP protocols
- Understanding of VoIP and unified communications concepts
- Experience with enterprise telephony systems
- Basic knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi or KVM)