Advanced Network Management with HPE Aruba Networking Central
Learn everything about advanced Central functions for automated, secure and intelligent network management.
This two-day HPE Aruba Networking training teaches you to work with Client Insights for automatic device profiling, cloud authentication via Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace, and REST API automation for large-scale network operations. Through hands-on labs with AOS-S and AOS-CX platforms, you develop expertise in secure, intelligent network solutions. Ideal for professionals looking to expand their Central knowledge to enterprise-level automation and management.
Description
This hands-on HPE Aruba networking training builds upon your existing Central knowledge to explore advanced network management capabilities. You’ll delve into AI-driven client insights, cloud authentication services, API automation, and comprehensive switch configuration for both AOS-S and AOS-CX platforms.
Why would you want to take this HPE Aruba Networking training?
- Stay ahead with the latest AI-driven network management techniques
- Increase your market value as a certified HPE Aruba networking specialist
- Save hours of work by mastering advanced automation
- Get hands-on experience with enterprise-grade lab environment
Through practical labs and realistic scenarios, you’ll learn:
- Implement Client Insights to automatically profile and monitor network devices with AI and machine learning
- Integrate Cloud Authentication and Policy with Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace for seamless user onboarding
- Configure user and device access policies, including MAC authentication and role-based network segmentation
- Implement network automation with REST APIs, Streaming APIs and Webhooks for large-scale operations
- Manage digital certificates within your infrastructure for secure guest access and VPN authentication
- Configure and monitor both AOS-S and AOS-CX switches with templates, UI workflows and MultiEdit capabilities
This HPE Aruba Networking course takes a practical approach to advanced Central functions and gives you the skills needed to manage modern, secure and automated enterprise networks.
Prerequisites for this training
- Completion of the course “Network Management with HPE Aruba Networking Central (AOS-10)”, or comparable knowledge level
- Experience with device onboarding, group and site management in HPE Aruba Networking Central
- Familiarity with AP configuration, guest authentication and basic troubleshooting workflows
Target Audience
This training is designed for:
- Network administrators looking to leverage advanced HPE Aruba Networking Central capabilities
- IT professionals managing enterprise wireless and wired infrastructure with Central
- Network specialists implementing cloud-based identity and access management solutions
- Technical professionals wanting to automate network operations and improve security
- IT consultants advising and implementing HPE Aruba Networking solutions
Topics
HPE Aruba Networking Central Client Insights
- AI and machine learning for automated device profiling and classification
- Monitoring client behavior, flow attributes and network activity
- Troubleshooting connectivity issues and analyzing client events
- Creating custom tags and filtering devices by type and behavior
Cloud Authentication and Policy – User Access
- Integrating Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace as identity providers
- Configuring user group mapping and role-based access policies
- Onboarding devices with EAP-TLS and certificate-based authentication
- Managing network profiles and provisioning workflows
Cloud Authentication and Policy – Client Access
- Implementing MAC authentication for non-802.1X capable devices
- Client profiling integration for automated role assignment
- Managing allowed device lists and policy mapping
- Monitoring authentication requests and troubleshooting access issues
Advanced API Integration for Network Automation
- Understanding REST API fundamentals and token management
- Implementing Streaming APIs for real-time data feeds and monitoring
- Configuring Webhooks for event-driven automation and alerting
- Practical integration scenarios with third-party platforms
Certificate Management in HPE Aruba Networking
- Understanding certificate types and their network applications
- Uploading and implementing certificates across APs, gateways and switches
- Configuring secure captive portals and VPN authentication
- Troubleshooting certificate-related connectivity issues
AOS-S Switch Configuration
- Creating and managing template-based configurations
- Working with variables for device-specific customizations
- UI group configuration and monitoring capabilities
- Stack configuration and configuration audit processes
AOS-CX Switch Configuration
- Leveraging modern database-driven switch architecture
- Using MultiEdit for efficient bulk configuration management
- Template and UI configuration approaches
- Advanced monitoring and troubleshooting with AI Insights
Follow-up Course
Implementing Campus Access – Apply your Central skills to Campus network implementations

