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HPE7-A03 Exam Topics and Domains
HPE7-A03 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Change management, HPE Aruba Networking Central, Access point families, AOS-CX switching, and more.
Discover Requirements
Define the goals
- Identify customer business objectives and align network architecture to support them
- Define success criteria for the network solution
Identify the current environment
- Assess current network infrastructure and identify constraints
- Document existing environment comprehensively
Identify the objectives
- Establish clear technical objectives for the network solution
- Define performance and availability targets
Collect information
- Gather comprehensive requirements from stakeholders
- Perform site surveys and network assessments
Analyze Requirements
Determine possible high-level solutions
- Evaluate different architectural approaches
- Compare solution options against requirements
Map requirements into technical solutions
- Convert business requirements into technical specifications
- Select appropriate technologies and features
Evaluate proposed solution
- Validate solution against dependencies and constraints
- Perform risk assessment and mitigation planning
Document assumptions
- Document all design assumptions clearly
- Identify assumption dependencies and risks
Architect the Solution
Identify solution options
- Select appropriate hardware and software components
- Match products to specific requirements
Design high-level topologies
- Design campus network topologies
- Implement appropriate redundancy models
Select correct products
- Select appropriate switches for each layer
- Choose correct AP models for coverage requirements
Determine overlay and underlay design
- Design network overlay solutions
- Configure appropriate underlay infrastructure
Validate design
- Validate design meets all requirements
- Verify redundancy and failover capabilities
Propose the Solution
Create design documentation
- Create comprehensive design documentation
- Develop implementation guides
Present the solution
- Present solution to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Justify design decisions effectively
Create final design
- Incorporate feedback into final design
- Obtain stakeholder approval
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HPE7-A03 earns the HPE Aruba Certified Network Architect - Campus Access (ACNA-CA) certification. It sits in the HPE Aruba Networking Campus Access track.
- HPE7-A02 - Aruba Certified Professional - Data CenterExpand to data center networking
- HPE7-A08 - Aruba Certified Professional - SwitchingFocus on switching technologies
- HPE7-A09 - Aruba Certified Professional - ClearPassSpecialize in network access control
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-11-01
- Announcement date: 2023-09-15
- HPE Aruba Networking Central 2.5.8 AI features and multi-vendor support likely in future updates • Release date: 2024-09-01
- AOS-CX 10.13 New automation and programmability features • Release date: 2024-08-01
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Standard ratified Future exam updates will include Wi-Fi 7 design • Release date: 2024-01-08
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Senior Network Architects and Principal Engineers.
- HPE7-A01 Aruba Certified Professional - Campus Access
- 3-5 years of experience with campus network architecture
- Experience with HPE Aruba switching and wireless solutions
- Knowledge of network security and authentication