Why earn this certification?
This certification validates your understanding of configuring and managing modern, open standard-based networking solutions using HPE Aruba Networking OS-CX routing and switching technologies. It also verifies your fundamental knowledge of implementing and validating small to medium-enterprise network solutions.
Candidate
Typical candidates for this certification have at least six months of experience working as a junior team member who supports and maintains wired networks or works independently on limited-scope projects. Examples of job roles include network operator, tier 1/2 support, support technician, field technician, and network administrator.
Skill Level: Technical
This certification validates knowledge and skills in these key areas:
Earning this certification enables you to:
- Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies.
- Identify, describe, and differentiate HPE Aruba Networking products' and solutions' functions and features.
- Install, configure, set up, and validate wired network solutions such as:
- Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
- Redundancy technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
- Link aggregation techniques, including Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
- Switch virtualization with HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework (VSF)
- IP Routing, including static and dynamic routing with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain HPE Aruba Networking solutions.
- Manage and monitor HPE Aruba Networking solutions.
Recommended training for this certification
Exams
Candidates must pass the ACA – Switching exam (HPE6-A86) on PearsonVUE.
Recertification
The Aruba Certified Associate – Switching certification is valid for three years from date achieved.
To recertify, you must pass the current exam on PearsonVUE prior to the expiration date.