This certification validates you can administer and manage an entire data center based on the HP Converged Infrastructure solution. It also validates you can administer and manage its individual technologies such as BladeSystem servers, virtualization, storage, software, networking and security. The certification verifies you can select and use the appropriate tools to monitor the health and utilization of the IT environment.

Why earn this certification?

• To increase your value to your organization by certifying that you can effectively manage and administer a datacenter based on a Converged Infrastructure.
• To become an HP ExpertOne certified professional and enjoy benefits such as access to converged infrastructure technical tools, resources and HP engineering experts.
• 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 IT professionals who provide administrative and operational tasks for an HP Converged Infrastructure environment. These tasks include “infrastructure as a service” and traditional IT services. Candidates should have management experience with blade servers, virtualized environments and converged infrastructure components: networking, storage and servers.

Skill level:

Professional

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.

There are no upgrade paths available for this certification. Move to step 2.

Step 2: Register or apply for this certification

Register for this certification in The Learning Center.

Step 3: Verify or complete prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification. Move to Step 4.

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.