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HPE7-A06 Exam Topics and Domains
HPE7-A06 is organized into 10 weighted domains. Expect to work with ClearPass Policy Manager, Aruba Central, ArubaOS-CX, ArubaOS-Switch, and more.
Network Stack
Network Stack Analysis and Troubleshooting
Given a customer issue, analyze a solution and troubleshoot
Connectivity
Configuration Development
Develop configurations based on customer requirements
Advanced Networking Architectures
Apply advanced networking architectures and technologies
Design Analysis
Identify problem areas of a design
Device Deployment
Design and troubleshoot device deployment
Network Resiliency and Virtualization
Resiliency Mechanisms
Design and troubleshoot mechanisms for resiliency, redundancy, and fault tolerance
Switching
Layer 2 Technologies
Implement, troubleshoot, and remediate Layer 2 including broadcast domains and interconnection technologies
WLAN
RF and Wireless Functions
- Design and troubleshoot RF attributes and wireless functions
- Build a configuration based on customer requirements
- Implement, troubleshoot, and remediate Layer 2 including broadcast domains and interconnection technologies
Routing
Routing Topologies and Functions
Design and troubleshoot routing topologies and functions
Security
Network Security Design
- Design and troubleshoot implementation of security and concepts in customer networks
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired 802.1X with EAP-TLS
- Build configurations for distributed overlays and access control
Authentication/Authorization
AAA Configurations
- Design and troubleshoot AAA configurations based on requirements
- Create and analyze ClearPass integration
Troubleshooting
Advanced Troubleshooting
Perform advanced troubleshooting and remediation of campus networks
Performance Optimization
Performance Analysis and Remediation
Analyze and remediate performance issues
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HPE7-A06 earns the HPE Aruba Networking Certified Expert - Campus Access Switching certification. It sits in the Campus Access Switching track.
- HPE7-A07 - HPE Campus Access Mobility Expert Written ExamComplementary wireless expertise in campus access
- HPE7-A09 - HPE Aruba Networking Certified Expert - SwitchingGeneral switching expertise across Aruba platforms
- HPE7-A02 - HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Security ProfessionalSecurity-focused complementary certification
- HPE4-A53 - HPE Network Switching Expert Practical ExamBroader switching expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-10-01
- VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) Increased emphasis on VSX in Network Resiliency domain (8%)
- VXLAN/EVPN Major topic in Security domain (distributed overlays and GBP)
- ClearPass Integration Significant coverage in Authentication/Authorization domain (9%)
- Aruba Central Referenced in device deployment and troubleshooting domains
Who should take this exam?
- ACP - Campus Access certification or passing the HPE7-A01 exam
- Completion of Implementing Campus Access (IACA) course
- 5+ years of experience with complex networks
- Mastery of configuration and troubleshooting
- Extensive hands-on experience with HPE Aruba Networking wired and wireless solutions