HPE7-A01 Exam Information and Guideline
Aruba Certified Campus Access Professional
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Exam Code: HPE7-A01
Exam Name: Aruba Certified Campus Access Professional
Certification: Successful candidates earn the Aruba Certified Campus Access Professional certification.
Exam Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Number of Questions: Approximately 60 questions.
Question Types: Multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, and scenario-based questions.
Passing Score: The passing score is not publicly disclosed by Aruba and may vary.
Language: English.
- Network Design Principles:
- Hierarchical network design (Core, Distribution, Access layers)
- High availability and redundancy
- VRRP
- MSTP
- VSX
- Scalability and modularity
- Network segmentation
- VLANs
- PVLANs
- Aruba Architecture:
- ArubaOS-CX switching architecture
- Aruba Wireless LAN architecture (controller-based vs. controllerless)
- Centralized vs. distributed forwarding
- Network Virtualization:
- VSX (Virtual Switching Extension)
- VSF (Virtual Switching Framework)
- Stacking technologies
- Network Topologies:
- Mesh networks
- Ring topologies
- Branch and campus topologies
- ArubaOS-CX Switch Features:
- Switch provisioning and initialization
- Port configuration (access, trunk, hybrid)
- Link Aggregation (LACP, static LAG)
- Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP)
- Layer 2 Technologies:
- VLANs and VLAN tagging (802.1Q)
- Private VLANs (PVLANs)
- MAC address table management
- Layer 3 Technologies:
- Static routing
- Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
- VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding)
- Quality of Service (QoS):
- Traffic classification and marking (DSCP, CoS)
- Queuing and scheduling
- Policing and shaping
- Security Features:
- Port security (MAC lockdown, DHCP snooping)
- Dynamic Segmentation (Role-Based Access Control)
- ACLs (Access Control Lists)
- Wireless Fundamentals:
- RF fundamentals (frequency bands, channels, interference)
- Wireless standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Antenna types and coverage patterns
- Aruba Wireless Architecture:
- Controller-based vs. Instant AP architectures
- AirWave vs. Aruba Central management
- AP provisioning and configuration
- Wireless Security:
- Encryption protocols (WPA2, WPA3)
- Authentication methods (PSK, 802.1X, EAP)
- Captive portal and guest access
- Wireless Optimization:
- RF management (ARM - Adaptive Radio Management)
- Band steering and load balancing
- Airtime fairness and channel utilization
- Advanced Wireless Features:
- Mesh networking
- Wireless intrusion detection/prevention (WIDS/WIPS)
- Location-based services
- Aruba Management Platforms:
- Aruba Central (cloud-based management)
- AirWave (on-premises management)
- Aruba Instant UI
- Network Monitoring:
- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
- Syslog and logging
- NetFlow and sFlow
- Troubleshooting Tools:
- Packet capture and analysis
- Debug commands and logs
- Network analytics and insights
- Automation and Programmability:
- REST APIs and Python scripting
- Ansible and Puppet for network automation
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
- Authentication and Authorization:
- ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- 802.1X authentication
- Network Access Control (NAC):
- Dynamic Segmentation
- Guest access and onboarding
- Device profiling and posture assessment
- Threat Protection:
- Firewall policies and stateful inspection
- IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems)
- Aruba's User Experience Insight (UXI) for threat detection
- Secure Management:
- SSH, HTTPS, and secure access protocols
- Role-based access for network devices
- TACACS+ and RADIUS for administrative access
- Protocols for Redundancy:
- VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol)
- MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol)
- VSX (Virtual Switching Extension)
- Link Redundancy:
- LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol)
- Uplink failure detection
- Device Redundancy:
- Stacking technologies (VSF)
- Controller redundancy in wireless networks
- Troubleshooting Methodology:
- Identifying and isolating network issues
- Using diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, debug)
- Performance Optimization:
- Optimizing RF performance
- Reducing latency and jitter
- Load balancing and traffic shaping
- Common Issues:
- Connectivity issues (wired and wireless)
- Authentication failures
- Performance degradation
- IoT and Edge Connectivity:
- IoT device onboarding and security
- Edge computing and fog networking
- Cloud-Managed Networks:
- Aruba Central features and capabilities
- Cloud-based monitoring and analytics
- AI and Machine Learning in Networking:
- AI-driven network insights
- Predictive analytics for network performance