What is one security feature that acts as a distinguishing value of HPE Aruba Networking Central?
A stateful firewall to filter VM-to-VM traffic in the data center.
Ability to encrypt traffic in the wireless network.
Filtering of remote users’ access to SaaS applications to prevent data loss.
AI-based security recommendations for firmware upgrades.
The correct answer isDbecause Aruba Central leveragesAI-driven security intelligenceto provide proactive recommendations, including firmware and configuration updates, to mitigate vulnerabilities and strengthen overall network security. This capability distinguishes Central by combiningAI for networking (AIOps)withsecurity posture management, ensuring that networks remain resilient against emerging threats.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central delivers AI-based security recommendations to identify configuration gaps and suggest firmware updates that address known vulnerabilities.”
“AI Insights proactively highlight risks and provide prescriptive remediation guidance, reducing exposure and improving compliance with Zero Trust frameworks.”
“Security recommendations in Central allow IT administrators to preview and apply changes that minimize risk without manual research or analysis.”
“By combining AI-driven analytics with automated security posture management, Aruba Central simplifies protecting distributed networks.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AStateful firewalling for VM-to-VM traffic is adata center CX 10000feature, not Aruba Central.
BTraffic encryption in wireless networks is provided through Wi-Fi security standards (e.g., WPA3), not a Central-specific differentiator.
CFiltering SaaS access is typically part of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) or ZTNA solutions, not Aruba Central’s native role.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AI-Powered Security and Operations — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Zero Trust and Security Posture Management — White Paper
Aruba Central AI Insights and Recommendations — Product Brief
Aruba Central Security Automation and Compliance — Deployment Guide
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You are meeting with a potential customer for HPE Aruba Networking data center solutions. Which question best directs the conversation to the benefits of HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000?
How are you protecting your data center network traffic from cyberattacks?
How are you securing IoT devices so they do not put your network at risk?
What is your company’s plan for recovering from a ransomware attack that targets your data center?
How would highly accurate location-based services benefit your organization in managing the data center?
The correct answer isAbecause the Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series is designed specifically to address east-west security in the data center by integratingstateful firewalling and distributed services directly into the top-of-rack switch. This provides protection for network traffic within the data center against cyberattacks such as lateral movement, ransomware spread, and insider threats.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“The Aruba CX 10000 with Pensando provides a unique ability to extend Zero Trust and distributed firewalling deep into the data center, securing traffic east-west at scale.”
“By embedding stateful security services directly in the switching fabric, the CX 10000 eliminates blind spots where east-west traffic would otherwise go unprotected.”
“Organizations can now protect critical workloads from advanced threats by applying segmentation and firewall policies closest to the application.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BSecuring IoT devices is primarily a campus/edge use case (addressed by Aruba Central, ClearPass, and Dynamic Segmentation), not a core CX 10000 differentiator.
CRansomware recovery is important but focuses on backup/restore and disaster recovery, not the proactive in-fabric security benefits of CX 10000.
DLocation-based services are a WLAN and edge networking capability, not relevant to data center switching.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series with Pensando — Product Overview / Data Sheet
Aruba ESP Data Center Networking — Solution Overview
Aruba Zero Trust and Distributed Services Architecture — Technical White Paper
HPE Aruba Networking Competitive Positioning for Data Center Solutions
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Which advantage does HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer provide?
It dynamically reroutes traffic when bottlenecks occur on the network.
It uses AI to detect issues and provide recommendations for addressing them.
It provides visibility into both physical and virtual networks.
It allows IT to provision both HPE Aruba Networking switches and APs.
The correct answer isCbecauseHPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composeris specifically designed to delivervisibility and simplified management across both physical and virtualized network fabrics in data center environments.It integrates with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, NSX) to extend visibility into workloads and virtual machines, alongside physical switches and fabrics. This unified visibility reduces operational complexity and ensures application performance.
Relevant extracts from HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Fabric Composer is an intelligent, API-driven orchestration solution that provides end-to-end visibility across physical and virtual networks.”
“It enables IT teams to understand both physical topologies and virtualized workloads, reducing blind spots in data center operations.”
“The solution integrates with VMware and container platforms, giving IT unified insight and control over hybrid infrastructures.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
ADynamic rerouting of traffic is a function ofSD-WAN, not Fabric Composer.
BAI-driven issue detection and recommendations are part ofAruba Central with AI Insights, not Fabric Composer.
DFabric Composer is focused ondata center fabrics and virtualization visibility, not AP provisioning.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Fabric Composer — Solution Overview
Aruba Data Center Networking Technical White Paper
Aruba ESP in the Data Center — Study Guide
Aruba Fabric Composer Integration with VMware — Technical Brief
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What is one of the advantages of selling HPE GreenLake for Networking Service Packs?
They enable you to add HPE Aruba Networking Intelligent Operations at discounted rate.
They simplify the process of designing and selling network-as-a-service solutions to customers.
They enable you to provide customers with fully customizable network-as-a-service solutions.
They enable you to sell HPE Aruba Networking solutions not available as traditional purchases.
The correct answer isBbecauseHPE GreenLake for Networking Service Packsare pre-defined bundles of network-as-a-service offerings that simplify how partners and customers can consume, design, and delivernetwork-as-a-service (NaaS). Instead of requiring custom design and lengthy proposals for every customer, Service Packs providestandardized offeringsthat accelerate adoption and make it easier for partners to sell NaaS consistently.
Relevant extracts from HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“GreenLake Service Packs simplify the design, sale, and deployment of NaaS by providing pre-defined packages for different customer needs.”
“These Service Packs accelerate time-to-value by offering ready-to-deploy solutions aligned to common customer requirements.”
“Service Packs reduce complexity in NaaS transactions, making it easier for partners to design, price, and deliver GreenLake solutions.”
“With HPE GreenLake for Networking, partners can streamline NaaS offerings and customers can adopt consumption-based models faster.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AIntelligent Operations is not tied to discounted pricing through Service Packs.
CService Packs arestandardized, not fully customizable; customization is available through broader GreenLake engagements.
DGreenLake Service Packs do not exist to sell “unavailable” solutions but to simplify howexisting Aruba solutionsare consumed as-a-service.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
HPE GreenLake for Aruba Networking Service Packs — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP and NaaS Consumption Models — Study Guide
HPE Partner Enablement for GreenLake Networking — Technical Guide
HPE GreenLake Service Packs for Networking — Business Value Brief
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What is one use case for HPE Aruba Networking Central with AI for Networking?
Providing recommendations to optimize the network based on site comparisons.
Enhancing the deployment of IoT devices by delivering an analytics platform at the edge.
Enhancing custom applications developed in-house by integrating AI into the apps.
Simplifying the architecture of a data center attached to the campus.
The correct answer isAbecause Aruba Central with AI for Networking leveragesAI Insights and AI-powered benchmarkingto compare site performance and provide prescriptive recommendations. This enables IT teams to identify underperforming sites, optimize configurations, and ensure consistent user experience across distributed environments.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central applies AI/ML to provide actionable recommendations, including benchmarking site performance against peer locations.”
“By analyzing data across multiple customer environments, Central identifies best practices and offers prescriptive guidance for optimization.”
“AI for Networking enables IT teams to detect anomalies, predict issues, and ensure site-to-site consistency by comparing against known baselines.”
“With site comparison and recommendations, organizations can continuously improve performance and operational efficiency.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BIoT device deployment and analytics are supported by Aruba ClearPass and Device Insight, not primarily through Central’s AI site comparisons.
CAruba Central AI is for networking optimization, not for embedding AI into custom in-house applications.
DData center simplification is achieved with Aruba CX switches and Fabric Composer, not Central’s AI for Networking.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AI for Networking — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP AIOps and AI Insights — White Paper
Aruba Central Site Comparison and Optimization — Product Brief
Aruba Central AI-Powered Benchmarking — Technical Guide
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What is one customer need that HPE Aruba Networking Central addresses?
Deploying the network and then letting it run without further management and monitoring.
Optimizing network performance through actionable AI recommendations.
Eliminating the need for network admins and letting server admins maintain the network.
Managing each network silo with tools specialized for that silo’s needs.
The correct answer isBbecause Aruba Central addresses the need for continuous optimization and operational efficiency by providingAI-driven recommendations, anomaly detection, and performance insights.These capabilities help network admins proactively manage performance, improve user experience, and reduce troubleshooting overhead.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central leverages AI/ML to provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimize network performance.”
“By continuously monitoring the health of the network and user experience, Aruba Central ensures IT can proactively identify and resolve issues.”
“AI recommendations empower IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives rather than reactive troubleshooting, enhancing operational efficiency.”
“Aruba Central transforms operations by consolidating management across LAN, WLAN, and WAN, while improving performance with automated optimization.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
Ais incorrect: Aruba Central emphasizes ongoing monitoring, management, and optimization; it is not a “set and forget” solution.
Cis incorrect: Aruba Central does not eliminate the need for network admins—it enhances their efficiency, not replaces them.
Dis incorrect: Aruba Central’s strength is breaking down silos by unifying management across wired, wireless, and WAN, not managing them separately.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AI-Powered Network Operations — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) — Technical White Paper
Aruba AIOps and AI Recommendations — Product Brief
Aruba Central Unified Infrastructure Management — Deployment Guide
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You want to determine if a decision-maker might be interested in HPE Aruba Networking Central with AI for networking. What is a good topic to discuss?
The difference between machine learning and other forms of artificial intelligence (AI).
The need to accelerate network troubleshooting so IT can focus on strategic initiatives and innovation.
The benefits of better aligning the data center IT operations team with the development team.
The security benefits of applying intelligent access policies that follow users and devices.
The correct answer isBbecause Aruba Central with AI for Networking is designed to help IT organizations reduce the amount of time spent on manual troubleshooting and reactive network management. By leveragingAI-driven insights, anomaly detection, and prescriptive recommendations, Aruba Central allows IT to accelerate root cause identification, reduce mean-time-to-resolution (MTTR), and redirect resources toward innovation and strategic initiatives.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central delivers AI-powered troubleshooting and prescriptive recommendations, helping IT staff quickly identify issues and resolve them before they impact users.”
“By accelerating troubleshooting and reducing manual effort, IT teams can spend more time on strategic projects that drive innovation.”
“AI for Networking in Aruba Central reduces downtime by pinpointing root causes, recommending remediation, and automating fixes, shifting IT focus from firefighting to value creation.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AWhile Aruba leverages AI/ML, discussing the academic differences between machine learning and AI is not aligned to customer business outcomes and does not uncover interest in Central.
CAligning IT and development teams is more of a DevOps/data center conversation, not Aruba Central’s value proposition.
DIntelligent access policies are a key part of Aruba ClearPass and Zero Trust, not the primary driver for Aruba Central AI discussions.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AI for Networking — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) — Technical White Paper
Aruba Central AIOps and Troubleshooting Acceleration — Product Brief
Aruba AI-Powered Networking and Operations — Deployment Guide
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A customer expresses this key business objective of wanting to deploy IoT more securely. What is one way HPE Aruba Networking solutions help customers achieve this goal?
HPE Aruba Networking solutions identify various types of IoT devices with high confidence and offer policy recommendations to make it simple to implement least privilege access.
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer helps customers build secure tunnels between IoT devices and the data center, where the IoT traffic is segmented and filtered to eliminate threats.
HPE Aruba Networking is the only vendor to offer endpoint security agents specifically designed for IoT devices.
HPE Aruba Networking is the first vendor to achieve ICSA Labs’ certification for IoT inventory management.
The correct answer isAbecause Aruba Networking solutions such asClearPass Device InsightandAruba Central Client Insightsare designed to discover, classify, and monitor IoT devices with high confidence. Once identified, Aruba solutions applyrole-based and least-privilege access policiesautomatically, closing security gaps caused by unmanaged or unknown IoT devices. This is a critical business outcome for organizations that need to secure IoT without adding complexity.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba solutions provide full-spectrum visibility to automatically identify and classify IoT devices using AI/ML-based fingerprinting.”
“ClearPass Device Insight integrates with Aruba Central to deliver high-confidence device identification and policy recommendations for secure access.”
“Dynamic Segmentation enforces consistent, least-privilege policies for IoT, BYOD, and corporate devices, reducing risk without increasing operational complexity.”
“By automating IoT device discovery and access policy enforcement, Aruba simplifies secure IoT adoption at scale.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BFabric Composer is a data center automation tool, not designed for IoT device segmentation or policy enforcement at the edge.
CAruba does not require IoT endpoint agents; most IoT devices cannot support agents, so Aruba uses agentless profiling and network-based enforcement.
DAruba does not market ICSA Labs certification for IoT inventory management—this is not part of its official solution positioning.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba ClearPass Device Insight — Solution Overview
Aruba Central Client Insights — Product Brief
Aruba ESP Zero Trust Security for IoT — White Paper
Aruba Dynamic Segmentation — Technical Guide
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What distinguishes HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN from HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-Branch?
HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN integrates more fully with HPE Aruba Networking wired and mobility solutions.
HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN supports LTE while HPE Aruba Networking SD-Branch does not.
HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN is the lead solution, offering the most advanced AI-optimized SD-WAN features.
HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN embeds support for remote workers while HPE Aruba Networking SD-Branch does not.
The correct answer isCbecause Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN is theflagship WAN edge solutiondelivering the most advanced and fully featured SD-WAN capabilities, including application-aware routing, dynamic path selection, WAN optimization, and integrated security (SASE/ZTNA). HPE Aruba explicitly positions EdgeConnect SD-WAN as thelead solution for enterprise WAN transformation, while SD-Branch is tailored for smaller branch sites requiring simpler deployments that unify WAN, LAN, and WLAN under a single architecture.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“EdgeConnect SD-WAN is the lead solution delivering the highest-performance, fully featured SD-WAN with AI-optimized capabilities.”
“SD-Branch simplifies branch deployments by integrating SD-WAN with LAN and WLAN, but EdgeConnect SD-WAN provides the advanced WAN functionality needed for complex enterprise environments.”
“With EdgeConnect, organizations gain advanced traffic steering, stateful firewalling, and deep application visibility that go beyond the capabilities of SD-Branch.”
“EdgeConnect SD-WAN is designed for enterprise WAN transformation, while SD-Branch is optimized for ease of management and convergence at smaller sites.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
Ais incorrect: SD-Branch, not EdgeConnect SD-WAN, is more tightly integrated with Aruba’s LAN/WLAN solutions.
Bis incorrect: Both EdgeConnect SD-WAN and SD-Branch can support LTE, so this is not a distinguishing factor.
Dis incorrect: Both solutions can support remote users, but remote workforce security is generally delivered through Aruba SSE/ZTNA solutions, not a unique feature of EdgeConnect SD-WAN.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN — Solution Overview
Aruba SD-Branch — Technical White Paper
HPE Aruba Networking Competitive Guide: SD-WAN vs. SD-Branch
Aruba ESP WAN Edge — Product Positioning Guide
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What is one business outcome that HPE Aruba Networking Dynamic Segmentation helps customers achieve?
Separating different types of users’ traffic without complex manual configuration.
Optimizing performance using actionable recommendations provided by HPE Aruba Networking Central.
Pushing location-based services to many different types of wireless and Bluetooth clients.
Running network upgrades on a rolling basis to reduce downtime and maintenance windows.
The correct answer isAbecause Aruba’s Dynamic Segmentation enables organizations to automatically separate and secure traffic for different users, devices, and applicationswithout requiring complex VLANs or manual configuration.It applies consistent security and access policies across wired and wireless networks, simplifying operations and ensuring least-privilege access.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Dynamic Segmentation eliminates the need for complex VLAN configurations by automatically applying role-based policies to users and devices wherever they connect.”
“By unifying policy enforcement across wired, wireless, and WAN, IT can securely segment traffic for IoT, guest, and employee devices without operational complexity.”
“Dynamic Segmentation enforces consistent access policies at the point of connection, reducing risk while simplifying day-to-day management.”
“Business outcomes include simplified operations, enhanced security, and reduced time-to-service for new devices and applications.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BOptimizing performance with AI recommendations is a function ofAruba Central AI for Networking, not Dynamic Segmentation.
CLocation-based services are delivered throughAruba Meridianand WLAN infrastructure, not Dynamic Segmentation.
DRolling upgrades with minimal downtime are enabled byAruba CX switches and AOS-CX featureslike hitless upgrades, not Dynamic Segmentation.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Dynamic Segmentation — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Security and Zero Trust — Technical White Paper
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager — Product Guide
Aruba Edge Services Platform (ESP) — Solution Brief
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What common challenge for network admins is created by an expanding remote workforce?
Data center networks are not designed to receive so much external traffic.
Typical VPN solutions are complex and take a lot of time to support.
Home equipment often lacks support for Wi-Fi 6.
The shift in traffic away from the campus makes optimization difficult.
The correct answer isBbecause as remote workforces expand,traditional VPN solutionshave become a major challenge for IT teams. VPNs are complex to scale, create management overhead, and introduce performance bottlenecks. HPE Aruba Networking highlights that organizations increasingly need to move from VPN-based access toZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)andSASEmodels to simplify operations and improve security.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Traditional VPNs are complex, hard to scale, and increase operational burden for IT teams supporting large remote workforces.”
“Remote workforce expansion has exposed the limitations of VPN architectures, including poor user experience, difficulty scaling, and excessive troubleshooting requirements.”
“ZTNA provides a simplified alternative to VPN by offering application-specific access with least privilege, reducing complexity and support requirements.”
“With Aruba’s SSE and ZTNA solutions, organizations can eliminate VPN sprawl while improving both security and user experience.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AWhile external traffic does increase, modern data centers are designed to handle distributed traffic patterns—this is not the primary challenge.
CLack of Wi-Fi 6 support at home is a limitation but not a core IT admin challenge.
DTraffic shift away from campus is true, but the bigger issue is the complexity of managing VPN solutions for remote users.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba ZTNA and SSE — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Remote Workforce — Technical White Paper
Aruba Zero Trust Security for Remote Access — Product Brief
HPE Aruba Networking Business Continuity and Remote Access — Deployment Guide
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Which outcome could the customer achieve with Network Insights in HPE Aruba Networking Central?
Identify performance issues and follow recommendations for resolving the issue.
Automatically detect any client connecting to the network and block any client with suspicious behavior.
Search for users, endpoints, or locations status; provide a status report; and automatically resolve any issues detected.
Detect and profile Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to the network.
The correct answer isAbecauseAruba Network Insights, a feature of Aruba Central’s AI-powered operations (AIOps), focuses onidentifying performance issues and providing actionable, prescriptive recommendationsto resolve them. This enables IT teams to proactively address network issues before they impact end users, improving operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central AIOps with Network Insights provides actionable recommendations to resolve network performance issues.”
“AI/ML-based analytics continuously monitor network health, identifying anomalies and performance degradations.”
“By offering prescriptive guidance, Central reduces mean time to resolution (MTTR) and empowers IT teams to optimize the network.”
“Network Insights transforms reactive troubleshooting into proactive operations by identifying issues early and suggesting corrective actions.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BBlocking suspicious clients is part ofClearPass Policy Managerand Zero Trust enforcement, not Network Insights.
CSearching for users and endpoints with automated resolution aligns more withClearPass and Client Insights, not Network Insights.
DIoT profiling is handled byDevice Insight, not Network Insights.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AIOps and Network Insights — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP AI-Powered Troubleshooting — White Paper
Aruba Central AI Insights and Recommendations — Product Brief
Aruba Central Performance Optimization — Deployment Guide
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