A customer wants to know what makes HPE Aruba Networking ZTNA better than a traditional virtual private network (VPN). What is one key distinguishing value?
The cloud-based solution seamlessly scales to accommodate customers’ growing remote workforce.
HPE Aruba Networking ZTNA decreases complexity with its on-prem management platform.
HPE Aruba Networking ZTNA shrinks the attack surface by automatically creating and applying least-privilege policies.
The cost of the solution is lower than a traditional VPN because HPE Aruba Networking ZTNA uses HPE Aruba Networking gateways.
The correct answer isCbecause Aruba Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) fundamentally reduces risk by replacing broad, implicit trust models of VPNs withleast-privilege, identity-based access policies. Instead of giving remote users blanket access to the network, ZTNA dynamically enforcesapplication- and user-specific policies, shrinking the attack surface and preventing lateral movement.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“ZTNA applies Zero Trust principles by continuously verifying user and device identity and assigning least-privilege access based on contextual factors.”
“Unlike traditional VPNs that extend full network access, Aruba ZTNA provides per-application access, dramatically reducing the attack surface.”
“With automated policy enforcement, Aruba ZTNA ensures secure access while preventing unauthorized lateral movement across the network.”
“ZTNA secures the remote workforce by combining granular access control with Zero Trust segmentation, delivering stronger security than legacy VPN models.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AScalability is a benefit, but it is not the key distinguishing factor compared to VPN—least-privilege security is the core differentiation.
BAruba ZTNA is cloud-native, not dependent on an on-prem management platform, so this is inaccurate.
DLower cost is not the primary positioning; the value lies in enhanced security and reduced risk.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Zero Trust Security — Technical White Paper
Aruba SSE and ZTNA for Remote Workforce — Product Brief
Aruba Security and Access Control — Deployment Guide
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What is a common challenge driving customers to upgrade their networks?
The network core and the network edge cannot interoperate with each other.
The wireless network cannot deliver the performance users need.
The wired network does not support the correct Ethernet technologies for users and IoT devices.
Most network vendors only provide command line interfaces for network devices, not easy-to-use GUIs.
The correct answer isBbecause one of the most common drivers for network upgrades is thatlegacy wireless infrastructure cannot meet the growing performance demands of users, IoT devices, and modern applications.With the proliferation of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and now Wi-Fi 7, enterprises are upgrading networks to deliver higher capacity, lower latency, and improved user experience.
Relevant extracts from HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Many customers are upgrading to Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E to address performance gaps created by legacy Wi-Fi networks that cannot meet today’s demand.”
“Network modernization is primarily driven by the need for higher wireless throughput, improved efficiency for IoT and mobile devices, and support for cloud-based applications.”
“As organizations embrace hybrid work and IoT, wireless networks that fail to deliver required performance have become a leading reason for infrastructure refresh.”
“Aruba ESP and Aruba Central enable IT to modernize networks to ensure consistent high-performance wireless experiences.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
ACore-to-edge interoperability is important, but not the most common driver compared to wireless performance issues.
CEthernet technology gaps exist but are secondary compared to wireless upgrade demands.
DCLI vs GUI management is a usability concern, but not the primary driver of network refresh projects.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba ESP Networking Modernization Overview
Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 Upgrade Guide
Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Trends and Drivers — Study Guide
Aruba Central for Hybrid Work and IoT — Technical White Paper
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Your customer wants to move to a distributed data center architecture but has budget constraints this year. Which migration approach should you recommend?
Recommend the customer manage the existing third-party switches with HPE Aruba Networking Central.
Install two switches that support the distributed data center architecture at the data center edge and route all traffic through those switches.
Postpone the migration until the organization has the budget to replace all the ToR switches at one time.
Replace the ToR switches in one rack at a time and gain the benefits of improved security in each updated rack.
The correct answer isDbecause Aruba’s recommended approach for data center modernization isincremental adoption—upgrading ToR (Top-of-Rack) switches rack by rack. This allows organizations with budget constraints to gradually gain the benefits of Aruba’s distributed architecture, includingZero Trust segmentation, automation, and enhanced security, without requiring a full data center refresh at once. Each rack upgraded contributes to improved resiliency and security while staying within budget.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba CX switches support a modular migration path, enabling customers to deploy rack by rack while extending automation and security benefits with each deployment.”
“Organizations can start small, upgrading specific racks or pods, and scale out over time to achieve a fully distributed architecture.”
“By leveraging incremental upgrades, customers can adopt Zero Trust and distributed services without requiring a disruptive forklift replacement.”
“This approach balances budget constraints with immediate benefits, allowing IT to progressively modernize their data center infrastructure.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AManaging third-party switches in Aruba Central may provide monitoring, but it does not deliver the benefits of a distributed Aruba data center architecture.
BInstalling only two switches at the edge creates a bottleneck and does not represent a scalable or resilient distributed design.
CPostponing migration provides no immediate security or operational benefits, delaying modernization unnecessarily.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba ESP Data Center Design and Migration Guide
Aruba CX Switching — Modern Data Center Transformation White Paper
Aruba Zero Trust and Distributed Services in the Data Center — Solution Brief
Aruba Fabric Composer and EVPN-VXLAN Adoption Guide
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What topic would uncover whether a customer could have a use case for HPE Aruba Networking Zero Trust Security?
How much the decision maker understands about how wireless encryption works.
How much visibility and control the customer has over users and IoT devices on the network.
How IT needs to start focusing its security efforts on perimeter solutions, such as branch and data center firewalls.
How IT can improve the user experience for employees using their personal mobile devices.
The correct answer isBbecause the foundation of Aruba’s Zero Trust Security strategy isvisibility, control, and continuous monitoring of all users and devices—including IoT—on the network.Aruba highlights that Zero Trust is not achieved simply with perimeter defenses but requires pervasive identity-based controls and segmentation inside the network.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Zero Trust begins with full-spectrum visibility of all devices, users, and workloads connecting to the network to ensure nothing is trusted by default.”
“With Aruba ClearPass Device Insight and Aruba Central Client Insights, organizations gain the visibility and control required to enforce least-privilege access policies for users and IoT devices.”
“The inability to see and control unmanaged IoT devices represents a major security blind spot that Zero Trust frameworks directly address.”
“Aruba’s Zero Trust model applies identity-based access and dynamic segmentation to secure all connected endpoints, regardless of location or device type.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AWireless encryption knowledge is not a determining factor for Zero Trust adoption—it is too narrow and technical.
CPerimeter firewalls are legacy security strategies; Aruba stresses that Zero Trust must focus inside the network, not just at the perimeter.
DUser experience on personal devices (BYOD) is relevant but does not directly uncover a Zero Trust use case. The primary driver is IoT and endpoint visibility with policy enforcement.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Zero Trust Security — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) Security White Paper
Aruba ClearPass Device Insight — Technical Guide
Aruba Central Client Insights — Solution Brief
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An IT decision-maker wants to automate troubleshooting processes and ensure the network is optimized. Based on these requirements, which feature should you emphasize?
HPE Aruba Networking Dynamic Segmentation
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer
HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
HPE Aruba Networking Network Insight
The correct answer isDbecauseAruba Network Insight(part of Aruba Central’s AIOps capabilities) is specifically designed toautomate troubleshooting, detect anomalies, and provide optimization recommendations.It uses AI/ML-based analytics to reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), optimize network performance, and proactively prevent issues before they impact users.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Network Insight leverages machine learning to automatically detect problems, recommend resolutions, and optimize performance across the network.”
“By automating troubleshooting, IT teams spend less time firefighting and more time on strategic initiatives.”
“Network Insight correlates user experience data with infrastructure performance to provide actionable recommendations.”
“With AI-driven AIOps, Aruba Central reduces manual troubleshooting and ensures networks remain optimized.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
ADynamic Segmentation provides consistent role-based security policies, not troubleshooting automation.
BFabric Composer automates data center fabric operations, not network troubleshooting for campus/edge environments.
CClearPass Policy Manager enforces access policies but does not provide optimization or troubleshooting automation.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AIOps and Network Insight — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP AI-Powered Troubleshooting — White Paper
Aruba Central AI Insights and Recommendations — Product Brief
Aruba Central Network Optimization — Deployment Guide
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What is one feature that sets HPE Aruba Networking location-based services apart from the competition?
Most HPE Aruba Networking APs can locate themselves with GPS and help automate the placement of APs on maps.
The latest HPE Aruba Networking switches provide location-based services so customers can unify wired and wireless services.
HPE Aruba Networking offers developers access to a GitHub with example scripts for automating the placement of APs on local maps.
HPE Aruba Networking Central communicates with specialized hardware devices, rather than APs, to deliver location-based services.
The correct answer isAbecause Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 APs include anintegrated GPS receiverthat enables automatic self-location and positioning. This capability allows APs to place themselves on digital floor plans without manual entry, which accelerates deployment ofAruba Location Servicesin Aruba Central.
Relevant extracts from HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E APs feature integrated GPS receivers that enable automated AP placement on maps in Aruba Central.”
“This self-locating capability sets Aruba APs apart from the competition, where AP placement is typically a manual process.”
“By automating AP map placement, Aruba reduces deployment time and ensures higher accuracy for location-based services such as indoor navigation, asset tracking, and IoT visibility.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
BLocation-based services are delivered via APs with integrated GPS and cloud-based services in Aruba Central, not switches.
CWhile developer tools exist, GitHub scripts arenot the defining featureof Aruba’s differentiation in LBS.
DAruba Central does not rely on external specialized devices; it uses Aruba APs with embedded GPS capabilities.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Location Services and GPS-Enabled APs — Technical Overview
Aruba Central Deployment Guide — Indoor Location and Mapping
Aruba Wi-Fi 6/6E AP Data Sheets — Integrated GPS Capabilities
Aruba ESP Value Differentiators — Location-Based Services
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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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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 is one way that HPE Aruba Networking solutions close security gaps?
They offload security filtering and access control to endpoints by deploying HPE Aruba Networking agents to them.
They automate the deployment of predefined policies, which assign access rights based on users’ and devices’ location.
They implement a strict traffic flow in which traffic always flows from the edge to gateways and firewall in the data center and then to its destination.
They make it easier for customers to define and apply consistent policies that follow users wherever they go.
The correct answer isDbecause HPE Aruba Networking focuses onidentity-based, role-driven policiesthat automatically follow users and devices across the network. This eliminates the need for manual reconfiguration of VLANs or ACLs, ensuringconsistent policy enforcementacross wired, wireless, and WAN environments. This dynamic, user- and device-centric approach is a cornerstone of Aruba’sZero Trust Securityframework.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Dynamic Segmentation enforces consistent access and security policies that follow users and devices wherever they connect, across LAN, WLAN, and WAN.”
“By applying role-based policies centrally, Aruba solutions eliminate inconsistencies and security gaps caused by static VLANs and manual ACLs.”
“This approach ensures that policies are applied consistently regardless of location, device type, or connection method, reducing attack surfaces.”
“Aruba Zero Trust Security extends policy enforcement across the enterprise, simplifying operations while closing security gaps.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AAruba does not rely on endpoint agents for policy enforcement; instead, it uses agentless discovery, ClearPass, and role-based access.
BAruba policies are not location-based; they are identity- and role-based, following the user/device everywhere.
CAruba does not force all traffic through a central gateway (a traditional VPN/firewall model); it applies distributed enforcement at the point of access.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Dynamic Segmentation — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Zero Trust Security — White Paper
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager — Technical Guide
Aruba Role-Based Access Control — Product Brief
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What is one way that HPE Aruba Networking Central Client Insights helps customers minimize risks?
It integrates with HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer to automatically configure the correct distributed firewall policies for a particular customer’s environment.
It helps customers implement a ZTNA strategy by applying least-privilege access controls to each device, based on high confidence in device.
It acts as a central repository for security events, logs, metrics, and other information collected by HPE Aruba Networking devices and third-party security solutions.
It enables zero trust security for a remote workforce by replacing the traditional virtual private network (VPN).
The correct answer isBbecause HPE Aruba Networking Central Client Insights provides advanced device discovery, profiling, and classification, giving IT high confidence in the identity of each connected endpoint. This enables enforcement of least-privilege access policies, which are foundational to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central’s Client Insights service leverages AI/ML to automatically discover, classify, and monitor all connected endpoints, including IoT and BYOD, to provide high confidence in device identity.”
“With Client Insights, IT can implement Zero Trust principles by applying role-based and least-privilege access policies aligned to device type and posture.”
“Client Insights eliminates blind spots and minimizes risks by ensuring every device is visible and continuously verified, reducing the chance of unauthorized access or lateral movement.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AFabric Composer is a data center orchestration tool and does not integrate directly with Client Insights for firewall automation.
Cdescribes a SIEM-like function, but Central Client Insights is focused on device discovery and profiling, not acting as a log repository.
DZero Trust for remote access is delivered through Aruba SSE/ZTNA solutions, not Client Insights. Client Insights applies within the enterprise network to secure connected endpoints.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central Client Insights — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Zero Trust Security — Technical White Paper
Aruba AI-Powered Visibility and Control — Solution Brief
Aruba ClearPass and Client Insights Integration — Deployment Guide
