Requirements

• A foundational understanding of networking principles.
• Familiarity with Aruba products and solutions (recommended).
• Practical experience with wired and wireless networking. Course Delivery

Description

The HPE6-A47: Designing Aruba Solutions certification course is a comprehensive program that empowers IT professionals to design advanced, secure, and scalable Aruba network solutions. With businesses increasingly relying on robust network infrastructure to drive digital transformation, this course addresses the critical need for designing networks that balance performance, security, and scalability. Tailored for network architects, solution designers, and IT consultants, the course prepares participants to meet modern networking challenges and implement solutions that enhance business outcomes.

Overview

In today’s interconnected world, network design is no longer about just connecting devices; it’s about creating solutions that anticipate the needs of users, devices, and applications. The HPE6-A47 course dives into the complexities of designing networks that align with business strategies and technical requirements. Leveraging Aruba’s cutting-edge technologies, participants will gain insights into building networks that are reliable, efficient, and future-ready.

This course covers a wide array of topics, from understanding customer requirements to creating detailed design proposals that integrate wired, wireless, and security elements. Participants will also learn to navigate the challenges of scalability, user density, and emerging trends such as IoT and edge computing.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Analyze Customer Requirements: Gather and interpret customer needs to design tailored Aruba network solutions.

2. Develop Scalable Architectures: Design network solutions that accommodate growth and changing business demands.

3. Integrate Security: Implement robust security frameworks using Aruba ClearPass and other tools to protect network integrity.

4. Incorporate Wireless Solutions: Design wireless architectures that provide seamless connectivity and high performance in complex environments.

5. Optimize for User Experience: Ensure the network design prioritizes user satisfaction, device compatibility, and application performance.

6. Create Comprehensive Proposals: Prepare and present design documentation, including high-level and low-level designs, to stakeholders.

Key Topics

1. Aruba Networking Fundamentals

   • Overview of Aruba’s portfolio

   • ArubaOS and Mobility Controllers

   • Key differentiators in Aruba’s solutions

2. Requirements Gathering and Analysis

   • Conducting customer interviews

   • Identifying technical and business requirements

   • Assessing current network infrastructure

3. Designing Wired and Wireless Architectures

   • Selecting appropriate switches and access points

   • Designing for high-density environments

   • Planning for IoT and edge computing

4. Security Integration

   • Leveraging Aruba ClearPass for policy enforcement

   • Integrating firewalls and intrusion prevention systems

   • Designing secure guest and BYOD access

5. Designing for Scalability and Performance

   • Planning for future growth

   • Optimizing network performance

   • Implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms

6. Documentation and Proposal Development

   • Creating high-level and low-level designs

   • Using diagrams and tools to communicate designs

   • Delivering effective presentations to stakeholders

7. Emerging Trends and Innovations

   • Preparing for AI-driven networking

   • Integrating Aruba solutions with cloud environments

   • Addressing sustainability in network design

Who this course is for:

• Network Architects
• IT Consultants
• System Engineers