Campus Access Fundamentals (ACAF) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

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