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A customer has many small sites that connect over a wide area network (WAN) to the customer’s data center and access the Internet from there. Due to changes in traffic patterns, the CIO now wants to stop sending Internet-bound traffic through the data center, but the Head of IT Security is concerned about potential security risks from that change. What benefit of HPE Aruba Networking solutions should you emphasize?
HPE Aruba Networking solutions optimize network speeds to such a high degree that the company can continue sending all traffic through the data center.
HPE Aruba Networking offers branch-in-the-box solutions with all the services branches require, so branch devices no longer need to send traffic to the Internet.
HPE Aruba Networking offers SD-WAN solutions for branches with built-in next-generation firewall capabilities.
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer automatically establishes a secure fabric across all the customer’s sites.
Answer:
Explanation:
The correct answer isCbecauseHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WANprovides secure local Internet breakout at branch sites withintegrated next-generation firewall (NGFW) and security features.This allows Internet-bound traffic to be securely routed directly from the branch instead of being backhauled through the data center, while still ensuring full visibility and threat protection.
Relevant extracts from HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN enables local Internet breakout with integrated NGFW and IDS/IPS capabilities, reducing latency while ensuring strong security.â€
“This approach eliminates the inefficiencies of backhauling SaaS and Internet traffic to the data center, without compromising security posture.â€
“Built-in security services in Aruba SD-WAN address the CIO’s need for performance and the CISO’s need for risk mitigation.â€
“Aruba EdgeConnect integrates with SSE and SASE frameworks to extend security policies consistently across all branch sites.â€
Why the other options are incorrect:
AKeeping all traffic routed through the data center defeats the purpose of modern SD-WAN and SaaS-optimized architectures.
BWhile Aruba provides branch-in-a-box solutions, the specific concern here is security for Internet breakout, addressed by SD-WAN with NGFW.
DFabric Composer is adata center fabric orchestration tool, not designed for WAN/branch security.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Technical Overview
Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Security White Paper
Aruba SASE and SD-WAN Integration Guide
Aruba ESP Branch Solutions Study Guide
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A senior IT manager tells you that she wants IT staff members to spend less time troubleshooting issues so they have more time to focus on new initiatives. How can HPE Aruba Networking deliver the senior IT manager’s desired outcome?
HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass monitors network devices’ performance and automatically notifies IT admins of performance issues.
HPE Aruba User Experience Insight (UXI) helps IT determine why data center applications are not performing as well as they should.
HPE Aruba Networking Edge-to-Cloud solutions rely on AI to automate the onboarding of devices.
HPE Aruba Networking Central with AI for Networking accelerates troubleshooting by providing insights and recommendations that help remedy issues.
Answer:
Explanation:
The correct answer isDbecause Aruba Central with AI for Networking leveragesmachine learning and AI-powered insightsto accelerate troubleshooting, provide root-cause analysis, and deliver prescriptive recommendations. This reduces the time IT staff spends on manual problem-solving, freeing them to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central with AIOps accelerates troubleshooting by automatically identifying anomalies, pinpointing root causes, and providing prescriptive recommendations.â€
“By reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR), Aruba Central enables IT teams to shift focus from reactive firefighting to proactive innovation.â€
“AI Insights and AI Assist capabilities within Central simplify operations by automating repetitive tasks and providing contextual recommendations to resolve issues quickly.â€
“This ensures that network performance issues are addressed before they affect users, minimizing downtime and IT overhead.â€
Why the other options are incorrect:
AClearPass focuses on access control and policy enforcement, not AI-driven troubleshooting acceleration.
BUXI provides valuable end-user experience monitoring but does not deliver AI-driven root cause analysis across the infrastructure.
CAutomated onboarding is not the primary driver of reducing troubleshooting time—it’s about operational AI for problem detection and resolution in Central.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central AIOps and Troubleshooting — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) — Technical White Paper
Aruba AI Insights and AI Assist — Product Brief
Aruba Central AI-Powered Operations — Deployment Guide
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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.
Answer:
Explanation:
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.â€
“Organizations can start small, upgrading specific racks or pods, and scale out over time to achieve a fully distributed architecture.â€
“By leveraging incremental upgrades, customers can adopt Zero Trust and distributed services without requiring a disruptive forklift replacement.â€
“This approach balances budget constraints with immediate benefits, allowing IT to progressively modernize their data center infrastructure.â€
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 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.
Answer:
Explanation:
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.â€
“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.â€
“With EdgeConnect, organizations gain advanced traffic steering, stateful firewalling, and deep application visibility that go beyond the capabilities of SD-Branch.â€
“EdgeConnect SD-WAN is designed for enterprise WAN transformation, while SD-Branch is optimized for ease of management and convergence at smaller sites.â€
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 way that HPE Aruba Networking Central helps to simplify protecting the network?
By integrating with HPE Aruba Networking private 5G solutions to automatically enhance the security for Wi-Fi 5, 6, and 7 devices
By providing a “sandbox†environment, in which traffic can be safely inspected for malware
By providing policy recommendations that admins can quickly preview and apply
By automatically adding rules to role-based access control policies in response to new types of threats
Answer:
Explanation:
The correct answer isCbecause Aruba Central leveragesAI-powered insights and automationto recommend security and access policies that administrators can preview and apply directly. This helps simplify policy management and ensures consistent enforcement without requiring manual configuration for every change.
Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba Central provides AI-powered policy recommendations that reduce configuration complexity and allow IT administrators to preview and apply them quickly.â€
“With automated policy enforcement across wired, wireless, and WAN, Aruba Central simplifies protecting the network by ensuring consistent access control for users and devices.â€
“Central’s role-based policy recommendations align with Aruba’s Zero Trust security framework, minimizing risk while reducing administrative overhead.â€
“By integrating AI/ML insights, Aruba Central helps IT move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive security policy enforcement.â€
Why the other options are incorrect:
AWhile Aruba does integrate with private 5G, this is not the primary way Aruba Central simplifies security.
BA sandbox environment for malware inspection is not a feature of Aruba Central; this is typically delivered by third-party security integrations.
DAruba Central providespolicy recommendations, but it does not automatically create and add rules without admin oversight. Admin approval is required for changes, maintaining operational control.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba Central Security and Policy Automation — Solution Overview
Aruba ESP Zero Trust Security — Technical White Paper
Aruba AI-Powered Policy Recommendations — Product Brief
Aruba Central AIOps and Automation — Deployment Guide
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