The Designing Aruba Solutions credential validates a professional’s ability to plan, design, and recommend Aruba wired, wireless, and security solutions that meet complex business and technical requirements. It is designed for network architects, presales consultants, systems engineers, and IT professionals who work with customers or internal stakeholders to translate requirements into secure, scalable, and high-performing Aruba networks. This certification demonstrates proficiency in selecting and positioning Aruba products and technologies to deliver integrated campus, branch, and remote solutions.

Key knowledge areas include:
– Understanding Aruba’s wired, wireless, and security portfolios and how they interoperate
– Gathering and analyzing customer requirements to develop detailed solution designs
– Designing high-availability campus and branch network architectures with Aruba switches and access points
– Planning for wireless coverage, capacity, and roaming using Aruba design tools
– Integrating Aruba solutions with ClearPass, AirWave, Aruba Central, and third-party systems
– Applying security, authentication, and segmentation policies to meet compliance requirements
– Sizing, optimizing, and scaling Aruba deployments to support current and future needs
– Documenting, presenting, and justifying proposed designs to business and technical audiences

The Designing Aruba Solutions practice tests replicate scenarios such as collecting customer requirements, planning an RF design for a new campus, selecting the appropriate Aruba switches and access points, incorporating ClearPass for secure access, and addressing redundancy and performance considerations. These assessments help candidates confirm their readiness to create effective Aruba solution designs that align with organizational goals.

By earning the Designing Aruba Solutions certification, professionals demonstrate their capability to architect secure, reliable, and cost-effective Aruba networks that support digital transformation. This credential enhances qualifications for roles such as network architect, presales engineer, or solutions consultant working with Aruba technologies. It also signals to employers that the credential holder possesses the skills to develop end-to-end designs using Aruba’s wired, wireless, and security offerings in line with best practices. Achieving this certification positions professionals for advanced Aruba or HPE networking credentials and leadership opportunities in enterprise network design and strategy.