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Exam Information
Official specifications published by HCL
Exam Format
75 min
60
80
Professional
Registration
$150 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
No waiting period for first retake, must wait 14 days for subsequent retakes
Validity
3 years
Pass the current version of the exam; Complete continuing education requirements; Pass a higher-level BigFix certification exam
HCL-BF-PRO-10 Exam Topics and Domains
HCL-BF-PRO-10 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with BigFix Console, Console cache, Fixlet debugger, Relevance evaluator, and more.
1
Planning & Architecture
20%
BigFix Server and Database Requirements
Server Hardware RequirementsDatabase Infrastructure
- Determine appropriate BigFix Server specifications for different deployment sizes
- Plan database infrastructure for optimal performance
- Design high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Network Requirements and Infrastructure
Network ArchitectureRelay Architecture
- Design efficient relay hierarchies for distributed environments
- Configure network infrastructure for BigFix communications
- Implement security best practices for network configurations
Platform Components Requirements
WebUI ScalabilityConsole Requirements
- Plan WebUI deployments for enterprise environments
- Configure console components for optimal performance
- Implement security controls for platform components
2
Installation & Configuration
20%
Installing BigFix Platform Components
Server InstallationClient InstallationRelay Installation
- Install and configure BigFix Server components
- Deploy BigFix clients across different operating systems
- Configure and optimize BigFix relays
Upgrading BigFix Components
Upgrade PlanningUpgrade Execution
- Plan and execute BigFix platform upgrades
- Minimize downtime during upgrades
- Validate upgrade success
Security Configuration
Authentication and AuthorizationEncryption and Certificates
- Implement authentication and authorization controls
- Configure encryption and certificate management
- Apply security best practices
3
Administration & Management
20%
BigFix Platform Management
Site ManagementComputer Group Management
- Manage BigFix sites effectively
- Create and maintain computer groups
- Implement content management strategies
User Management
Operator Roles and PermissionsWeb Reports User Management
- Configure operator roles and permissions
- Manage Web Reports users and access
- Implement least privilege principles
4
Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting
15%
Performance Optimization
Server Performance TuningClient Performance
- Optimize BigFix server performance
- Tune client performance settings
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic ToolsCommon Issues Resolution
- Use diagnostic tools effectively
- Troubleshoot common BigFix issues
- Perform root cause analysis
5
Operations & Usage
25%
Console and WebUI Operations
Console OperationsWebUI Features
- Navigate and use BigFix Console effectively
- Utilize WebUI features for management tasks
- Perform daily operational activities
Properties and Analyses
Retrieved PropertiesRelevance Language
- Create and manage custom properties
- Write effective relevance expressions
- Analyze collected data
Fixlets, Tasks, and Baselines
Fixlet ManagementBaseline OperationsTask Management
- Create and manage fixlets effectively
- Build and deploy baselines
- Utilize tasks for system management
Actions and Reporting
Action DeploymentReporting
- Deploy and manage actions effectively
- Create and schedule reports
- Monitor system compliance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HCL-BF-PRO-10 earns the HCLSoftware Certified Professional - BigFix Platform 10 certification. It sits in the Endpoint Management track.
Next Level Options
HCL-BF-EXPERT - BigFix Expert Certification Advanced level certification (when available)
Alternative Paths
- HCL-DX-PRO - HCL Digital Experience Professional Broader HCL product portfolio expertise
- HCL-AS-PRO - HCL AppScan Professional Security-focused career path
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-10-01
- Announcement date: 2022-01-15
Updates
- BigFix WebUI 10.0.8 Updated WebUI features may appear in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-09-15
- BigFix Query 2.0 Enhanced query capabilities relevant for exam • Release date: 2024-08-01
- BigFix Insights 1.5 New analytics features not yet in current exam • Release date: 2024-07-15
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by BigFix Administrators and System Engineers.
- Hands-on experience with BigFix Platform v10.x
- Completion of BigFix Foundation training course
- 6-12 months of BigFix administration experience
- Understanding of enterprise endpoint management
- Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts
- Familiarity with network protocols and security