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HPE6-A88 Exam Topics and Domains
HPE6-A88 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with ClearPass Guest, ClearPass OnGuard, Accounting Services, ACL Services, and more.
Identify Network Access Control and Security Features
Network Access Control Fundamentals
- Understand NAC architecture and deployment models
- Identify security protocols and their use cases
- Design secure network access solutions
Identify HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Modules and System Components
ClearPass Architecture
- Identify ClearPass module capabilities
- Understand system architecture and components
- Design scalable ClearPass deployments
Define Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
AAA Framework
- Configure authentication methods
- Implement authorization policies
- Set up accounting and auditing
Identify Service Configuration and Selection
Service Configuration
- Create and configure services
- Implement service selection rules
- Troubleshoot service issues
Define Guest Access Management and Captive Portal
Guest Management
- Configure guest access workflows
- Customize captive portals
- Implement guest policies
Identify Dynamic User Roles and Segmentation
Dynamic Segmentation
- Implement dynamic role assignment
- Configure network segmentation
- Integrate with network infrastructure
Define Onboard Provisioning and Posture Attribute Enforcement
Device Onboarding and Posture
- Configure device onboarding
- Implement posture assessment
- Set up remediation workflows
Define HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Server Management
Server Administration
- Manage ClearPass infrastructure
- Monitor and troubleshoot issues
- Integrate with external systems
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HPE6-A88 earns the Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional certification. It sits in the Network Security / Network Access Control track.
- HPE6-A81 - Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX)
- HPE6-A73 - Aruba Certified Switching Professional
- HPE6-A85 - Aruba Certified Campus Access AssociateComplementary campus network skills
- HPE6-A72 - Aruba Certified Switching ExpertAdvanced switching and security integration
- HPE6-A75 - Aruba Certified Edge Professional Edge security and access control
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-08-01
- Announcement date: 2023-09-15
- ClearPass Policy Manager 6.11 New features included in current exam • Release date: 2024-07-01
- ClearPass Device Insight 2.0 IoT discovery and profiling questions added • Release date: 2024-09-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Security Experts and Implementation Specialists.
- HPE6-A82 Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA)
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Experience with network security and AAA
- Familiarity with RADIUS and 802.1X