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Exam Information
Official specifications published by HP
Exam Format
90 min
60
70%
Master
Registration
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Pass the current version of the exam; Pass a higher-level HPE certification exam; Complete HPE continuing education credits
HPE7-J01 Exam Topics and Domains
HPE7-J01 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with HPE InfoSight, HPE StoreOnce, Brocade SAN extension, Cisco SAN extension, and more.
1
Position and Recommend Advanced HPE Storage Products and Solutions
18%
Advanced HPE Storage Portfolio
HPE Alletra Storage SolutionsHPE Primera and 3PAR StorageHPE Nimble Storage
- Recommend appropriate HPE storage solutions based on customer requirements
- Position advanced storage products for specific use cases
- Differentiate between HPE storage product lines
HPE GreenLake for Storage
GreenLake Storage Services
- Recommend storage-focused HPE GreenLake services
- Explain GreenLake consumption models
- Position GreenLake vs traditional storage
2
Differentiate and Describe Multi-Site Storage Architectures
22%
Multi-Site Storage Replication
3PAR Remote CopyNimble ReplicationPeer Persistence and Federation
- Differentiate replication technologies across HPE storage platforms
- Design multi-site storage architectures
- Recommend appropriate replication methods for business requirements
Storage Networking for Multi-Site
SAN Extension
- Recommend SAN extension options for multi-site configurations
- Analyze network requirements for replication
- Design storage network topologies
3
Optimize Third-Party Applications and Integrations
15%
Virtualization Integration
VMware IntegrationMicrosoft Hyper-V Integration
- Optimize HPE storage for virtualized environments
- Configure third-party application integrations
- Implement storage plugins and APIs
Database and Application Integration
Oracle and SQL Server
- Integrate HPE storage with enterprise databases
- Implement application-consistent snapshots
- Optimize storage for database workloads
4
Identify and Analyze Data Protection and Backup Software
20%
Backup Software Integration
Veeam Backup IntegrationZerto Disaster RecoveryHPE StoreOnce Integration
- Identify and analyze data protection software options
- Design backup architectures with HPE storage
- Recommend appropriate backup solutions for customer requirements
Tape and Archive Solutions
LTO Tape Technology
- Position tape solutions for compliance and archival
- Analyze long-term retention requirements
- Recommend tape vs disk vs cloud backup strategies
5
Compare and Design Data Migration Options
12%
Data Migration Technologies
Peer Motion and Online ImportMigration Tools and Methods
- Compare data migration options and technologies
- Design migration plans for minimal disruption
- Recommend appropriate migration tools for specific scenarios
6
Design and Implement Advanced Storage Solutions
13%
Solution Design and Architecture
Requirements AnalysisBest Practices and Implementation
- Design comprehensive storage architectures
- Apply best practices to solution implementation
- Validate designs against customer requirements
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HPE7-J01 earns the HPE Master ASE - Storage Architect Solutions certification. It sits in the Storage Solutions - Architect Track track.
Current Level Exams
HPE7-J02 - Advanced HPE Storage Integrator Solutions Written ExamFocuses on implementing and integrating HPE storage solutions
Alternative Paths
- HPE7-J02 - Advanced HPE Storage Integrator Solutions Written ExamAlternative specialization focusing on implementation rather than architecture
- HPE7-M02 - Advanced HPE Storage Solutions Written Exam Scheduled to become inactive November 3, 2025 • Recertification exam for maintaining versionless Master ASE Storage Solutions credential
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-03-03
Updates
- HPE Alletra Storage Significant focus on cloud-native storage architecture and Alletra positioning • Release date: 2024
- Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 Updated integration methods and latest licensing editions covered in exam • Release date: 2024
- LTO Tape Technology LTO-9 Latest tape generation features and use cases now included • Release date: 2021
- HPE GreenLake for Storage Current Expanded coverage of storage-as-a-service and consumption models • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Storage architects and Solutions architects.
- Master-level design expertise in storage solutions
- Practical field experience with HPE storage and backup solutions
- Experience designing, installing, configuring, and managing HPE storage solutions
- HPE ASE - Storage Solutions V4 certification (recommended)