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HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate - Switching · HP

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The 5 knowledge domains you’ll study

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  1. 1

    Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies.

    December 2024 Revision 4 domain: Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies.

    Exam weight 24%

  2. 2

    Identify, describe, and differentiate HPE Aruba Networking products' and solutions' functions and features.

    December 2024 Revision 4 domain: Identify, describe, and differentiate HPE Aruba Networking products' and solutions' functions and features.

    Exam weight 21%

  3. 3

    Install, configure, set up, and validate wired network solutions.

    December 2024 Revision 4 domain: Install, configure, set up, and validate wired network solutions.

    Exam weight 22%

  4. 4

    Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain HPE Aruba Networking solutions.

    December 2024 Revision 4 domain: Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain HPE Aruba Networking solutions.

    Exam weight 17%

  5. 5

    Manage and monitor HPE Aruba Networking solutions.

    December 2024 Revision 4 domain: Manage and monitor HPE Aruba Networking solutions.

    Exam weight 16%

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1 · Describe and explain the OSI Model.

Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies.

Estimated 15 minutes
2 · Describe and explain the most common layer media (Layer 1).

Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies.

Estimated 20 minutes
3 · Describe the basics of Layer 2 Ethernet, including broadcast domains.

Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies.

Estimated 20 minutes
4 · Describe the basics of Layer 3 addressing, including subnetting, ARP, and routing.

Identify, describe, and apply foundational networking architectures and technologies.

Estimated 25 minutes