Course Overview
This course builds the foundational knowledge, skills, and handson experience needed to configure and manage modern, open standards–based network solutions using HPE Aruba Networking wired, wireless, security, and management technologies. Topics include redundancy and resiliency features such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), loop protection, link aggregation (including LACP), and switch virtualization with HPE's Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). The course is delivered as approximately 60% lecture and 40% hands-on labs focused on implementing and validating small-to-medium enterprise network solutions. This five-day course prepares you for the HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate - Campus Access exam.
Course Content
Introduction to HPE Aruba Networking Central
- Onboard devices in HPE GreenLake
- Navigation
- Hierarchy
- Device functions
Device management
- API, CLI, and GUI configuration methods
- Elements of device configuration
- Configuration profiles
- System configuration of a device
Switch connectivity fundamentals
- LANS and VLANs
- Creating VLAN profiles
- Switch port configuration
Loop prevention
- Loop prevention mechanisms
- Configuring loop prevention mechanisms
- LAG concepts and prerequisites
- LAG configuration
Switch high availability
- Introduction to VSF
- VSF configuration and management
- VSF monitoring and troubleshooting
- Introduction to VSX
- Deployment scenarios
Layer 3 services
- Layer 3 routing
- Layer 3 services
Routing fundamentals
- Introduction to routing
- Static routes
- Routing protocols
- OSPF
AOS-10 architecture and bridged WLAN
- AOS-10 architecture
- Bridge mode WLAN
- AP uplink profile
- Monitoring bridged clients
User roles
- User roles overview
- Rules and policy application
- Access and application roles
- Aliases
Network security
- Introduction to AAA
- 802.1X authentication
- Roles and rules
- Captive portal
- Deployment overview
User Experience Insight
- UXI overview
- UXI dashboard
- UXI integration with HPE Aruba Networking Central
Floor Plan Manager and topology
- Floor Plan Manager
- Floor plan dashboard
- Topology
Monitoring
- Monitoring with HPE Aruba Networking Central
- LED status
- Simple Network Management Protocol
Troubleshooting using HPE Aruba Networking Central
- Troubleshooting methodology
- Tools and resources
- Audi Trail for troubleshooting
- AI Insights recommendation
- Alerts
Administration
- Identity and access control
- User audit logs
- Certificate management
- Manage reports
Network design
- Gathering information
- RF planning
- Wired considerations
Who should attend
Ideal candidates for this course are people who need practical entry-level skills to design, configure, operate, or support modern campus LANs built with HPE Aruba Networking wired, wireless, security, and management products. Typical roles include: junior engineer, level 1 support, network operations engineer, and network technician
Certifications
This course is part of the following Certifications:
Prerequisites
- Introduction to HPE Aruba Networking Solutions (GEAIANS)
- Campus Access Design Essentials
- HPE Aruba Networking Campus Access Essentials
Course Objectives
After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to:
- Describe the architecture, components, and core features of HPE Aruba Networking campus access solutions, and explain how
- HPE GreenLake and HPE Aruba Networking Central fit into the overall offering.
- Configure and manage HPE Aruba Networking devices and services using CLI, GUI, and HPE Aruba Networking Central.
- Diagnose connectivity, performance, and authentication issues to leverage appropriate resources.
- Produce and validate low-level designs and implementation readiness artifacts from high-level designs and site surveys.
- Demonstrate effective use of HPE Aruba Networking Central features to configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot.
Follow On Courses
Outline: Campus Access Fundamentals (ACAF)
Introduction to HPE Aruba Networking Central
- Onboard devices in HPE GreenLake
- Navigation
- Hierarchy
- Device functions
Device management
- API, CLI, and GUI configuration methods
- Elements of device configuration
- Configuration profiles
- System configuration of a device
Switch connectivity fundamentals
- LANS and VLANs
- Creating VLAN profiles
- Switch port configuration
Loop prevention
- Loop prevention mechanisms
- Configuring loop prevention mechanisms
- LAG concepts and prerequisites
- LAG configuration
Switch high availability
- Introduction to VSF
- VSF configuration and management
- VSF monitoring and troubleshooting
- Introduction to VSX
- Deployment scenarios
Layer 3 services
- Layer 3 routing
- Layer 3 services
Routing fundamentals
- Introduction to routing
- Static routes
- Routing protocols
- OSPF
AOS-10 architecture and bridged WLAN
- AOS-10 architecture
- Bridge mode WLAN
- AP uplink profile
- Monitoring bridged clients
User roles
- User roles overview
- Rules and policy application
- Access and application roles
- Aliases
Network security
- Introduction to AAA
- 802.1X authentication
- Roles and rules
- Captive portal
- Deployment overview
User Experience Insight
- UXI overview
- UXI dashboard
- UXI integration with HPE Aruba Networking Central
Floor Plan Manager and topology
- Floor Plan Manager
- Floor plan dashboard
- Topology
Monitoring
- Monitoring with HPE Aruba Networking Central
- LED status
- Simple Network Management Protocol
Troubleshooting using HPE Aruba Networking Central
- Troubleshooting methodology
- Tools and resources
- Audi Trail for troubleshooting
- AI Insights recommendation
- Alerts
Administration
- Identity and access control
- User audit logs
- Certificate management
- Manage reports
Network design
- Gathering information
- RF planning
- Wired considerations