HP ASE - StorageWorks Integration [2011]

This certification validates that you can design, build, install, manage, and configure enterprise-level Storage Area Networks (SANs) solutions. It verifies you can design and deploy on enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). This certification also validates that you can do the following:

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot backup solutions and SANs.
• Understand the benefits of each storage solution.
• Know how to install, configure and manage the products.
• Use standards and technologies such as heterogeneous Open SAN architecture, advanced Fibre Channel Switched Fabric topologies, SAN management, and SAN appliances.
• Implement a solution in a converged infrastructure environment and a common management platform that also manages servers and networking components.

This certification covers the entire HP storage portfolio, including the EVA, X9000, P4000 and P4800, P6000, P9000, HP StoreOnce D2D systems, and HP 3PAR servers and software.

Why earn this certification?

• To position yourself as a knowledgeable expert who can design, implement and manage a complete storage solution for an organization, from the small business to the enterprise level.
• To have proven credibility to help companies maximize every dollar spent on IT.
• To be part of a community of fellow certified professionals for ongoing synergy and growth.
• To enhance your career advancement and job satisfaction as a certified expert.

Candidate

Typical candidates for this certification are high level presales and integration experts who have at least one year experience working with storage technologies.

Skill level:

Expert

Steps to acquire this certification

Before you begin:

Acquire access to The Learning Center and get an HP Learner ID. Then create a profile with Pearson VUE, our exam delivery vendor.

• Learn how in the Learning Center Assist Kit.

Step 1: Do you qualify for an upgrade path

Upgrade path

An upgrade path is an abbreviated path you can take if you hold a previous version of this certification, a related version of this certification or possibly a third party certification.

If you have any of these certifications, click on the certification below to view your upgrade path:

• ASE - HP StorageWorks [2008]
• NetApp NCIE-B&R – Backup and Recovery Implementation Engineer
• NetApp NCIE-SAN – Implementation Engineer
• EMC EMCDCA – Data Center Architect Storage Networking Design Specialist
• EMC EMCCA – Cloud Architect Specialist
• EMC EMCCA – Cloud Architect Expert

Note: Completing these upgrade paths also earn you the HP AIS - StorageWorks Integration [2011] certification.

Step 2: Register or apply for this certification

Register for this certification in The Learning Center.

Step 3: Verify or complete prerequisites

You must have the following to move to Step 4:

• AIS - HP StorageWorks [2008]
  -or-
• HP AIS - StorageWorks Integration [2011]

Step 4: Complete recommended training (optional) and pass the required exams

Training is highly recommended to pass each exam. Training will help you prepare for the exams and increase your chances of passing the exams.

• View recommended training and required exams.

Certification achieved

You will receive an email notification 2-5 days after successfully completing all requirements. In addition, your status in The Learning Center will change to "acquired."Track your training and certification progress through your transcripts in The Learning Center.