HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025
Training
Airheads Technical Training
Take your skills to the next level with Airheads Technical Training
Sunday, June 22–Thursday, June 26, 2025
Airheads Technical Training at HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025 will feature a compelling range of expert-led lectures and instructive, hands-on labs covering the latest innovations in networking technologies.
Designed to boost your technical acumen and capabilities, help you earn recognition as an expert, and pave the way for you to advance your career, these comprehensive, in-person technical courses are tailored to your interests and needs and will enable you to play a key role in helping your organization deliver critical business outcomes.
Training highlights
- Expert instruction: Learn from HPE Aruba Networking-certified trainers.
- Face-to-face classes: Collaborate with instructors as well as fellow engineers, architects, and technologists.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with peers and colleagues in exclusive Airheads community events.
- Validation of your skills: Take one on-site certification exam (included in HPE Discover Las Vegas registration). Additional exams available at a discounted rate.
- Career advancement: Gain the knowledge needed to unlock new career opportunities.
- Exclusive offer: Airheads Technical Training can be added to your HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025 registration for the low price of $600.
Ideal Candidates
This training is perfect for Network Engineers, Partner Engineers, Architects, Managers, Administrators, and Security Specialists seeking deeper, hands-on learning.
Available courses
Switching
AOS-CX Switching Fundamentals, Rev. 24.31
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate - Switching
Attending this course will teach you the fundamental skills to configure and manage modern, open standard-based networking solutions using HPE Aruba Networking's AOS-CX routing and switching technologies. In this course, learn about AOS-CX switch technologies including: Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), redundancy technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), link aggregation techniques including Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and switch virtualization with HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). You also learn about IP routing including static and dynamic IP routing with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
Ideal candidates for this course: IT Professionals who deploy small-to-medium scale enterprise network solutions based on Aruba products and technologies.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Implementing AOS-CX Switching, Rev. 24.31
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional - Switching
This course teaches the advanced skills necessary to implement and operate enterprise level HPE Aruba Networking switching solutions. Build on the skills you learned at the Associate level to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using HPE Aruba Networking’s OS-CX routing and switching technologies.
Ideal candidate for this course: Typical candidates for this course are IT Professionals who will deploy and manage networks based on HPE’s AOS-CX switches.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Design
Designing HPE Campus Access Solutions, Rev. 23.31
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect – Campus Access
This course helps architects learn the skills required to design an HPE Aruba Networking campus access solution, including interpreting technical requirements to create and design a secure, redundant, scalable, resilient, or high performing infrastructure consistent with the appropriate validated solution guide per business needs. Discover how to interpret complex requirements and constraints to design an optimal HPE Aruba Networking solution.
Ideal candidate for this course: Typical candidate for this course is a senior technical professional. Examples of appropriate experience may include: principal engineer, network consultant, presales consultant, solutions architect, networking SME, network security architect, or technical member from architecture teams.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designing HPE Data Center Solutions, Rev.23.31
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect – Data Center
This course helps architects gain the skills required to design an HPE Aruba Networking data center switching solution, including interpreting technical requirements to create and design a secure, redundant, scalable, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure consistent with the appropriate validated solution guide per business needs. Discover how to interpret complex requirements and constraints to design an optimal HPE Aruba Networking solution.
Ideal candidate for this course: Typical candidate for this certification is a senior technical professional. Examples of appropriate experience may include: principal engineer, network consultant, presales consultant, solutions architect, networking SME, network security architect, or technical member from architecture teams.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Network Security
Network Security Fundamentals, Rev. 24.41
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate – Network Security
This course covers foundational security concepts. It describes common security threats and vulnerabilities and provides an overview of important security technologies. Learn how to create a trusted network infrastructure with HPE Aruba Networking mobility solutions and switches. In addition to discussing device hardening, the course discusses implementing security at the edge with AAA, basic roles and firewall policies, dynamic segmentation, and endpoint classification. The course explains basic threat detection technologies and how to collect logs and alarms, including how to use them to initiate an investigation.
Ideal candidate for this course: A network or help desk engineer working in a customer or partner environment that has six months to a year of experience in networking. In both wired and wireless environments.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Configuring HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Advanced Product Specialist - ClearPass
This course, which includes instructional modules and labs, teaches foundational Network Access Control skills using the ClearPass product portfolio. Learn how to set up ClearPass as an AAA server and configure Policy Manager, Guest, OnGuard, and Onboard features. In addition, this course covers integration with external Active Directory servers, monitoring and reporting, as well as deployment best practices. Gain insight into configuring authentication with ClearPass on both wired and wireless networks.
Ideal candidate for this course: Network professionals who are looking to build their foundational knowledge of the ClearPass product portfolio.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Implementing Network Security, Rev. 24.41
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional - Network Security
This course helps admins use the HPE Aruba Networking portfolio to implement Zero Trust Security (ZTS) and protect their networks from threats. It explains how to configure HPE Aruba Networking network infrastructure and ClearPass solutions to authenticate and control both wired and wireless users, as well as remote users through Security Service Edge (SSE). Learn how to collect a variety of contextual information using ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) and implement advanced role mapping and enforcement policies.
Ideal candidate for this course: Network engineer responsible for implementing security controls on enterprise networks. Candidate can describe the network security stack (firewall, proxy, remote access, IDS/IPS, access control, NTA, UEBA).
Class times:
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Advanced Workshop
This course introduces different customer requirements and explains technology fundamentals required to fulfill them. The included lab guide explains the entire process from planning to implementation, testing, and troubleshooting (if required). Learn the necessary skills to face any challenging scenario.
Ideal candidate for this course: Network Security Experts, individuals who implement network access control solutions, network managers with Aruba access device experience (wired & wireless), or network administrators who already own a ClearPass solution and are looking to deploy advanced features.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Network Management
Network Management with HPE Aruba Networking Central (AOS-8)
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Product Specialist – Central
The course teaches how to centrally manage and monitor wired and wireless networks using the campus cloud-based management. This course covers the Central management service and includes options for onboarding devices by managing HPE Aruba Networking Instant Access Points and HPE Aruba Networking switches as a standalone customer or as a Managed Service Provider (MSP).
Ideal candidate for this course: This course is ideal for technical personnel who want a deep-dive into Aruba Central and Network Administrators who need to centralize the management and configuration of Aruba IAPs and Switches.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Campus Access
Campus Access Fundamentals, Rev. 22.41
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate - Switching
This course teaches the fundamental knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using HPE Aruba Networking’s wired, wireless, security, and management technologies.
Ideal candidate for this course: The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience with networking, vendor agnostic understanding of basic network protocols. Under the direction of a Professional or Expert, can apply the configuration and verify the status of a campus network.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Implementing Campus Access, Rev. 23.11
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional - Switching
This course teaches the advanced skills necessary to implement and operate enterprise level HPE Aruba Networking campus access solutions. Build on the skills you learned at the Associate level to configure, secure, and manage modern, open standards-based wired and wireless network solutions using HPE Aruba Networking’s switching, mobility, security, and management technologies.
Ideal candidate for this course: The ideal candidate has 2 to 5 years’ experience with Aruba portfolio and an understanding of the implications of their actions on the network, impact and risk of change management. They have a distinguished understanding of different protocols across vendors, performance optimization across network disciplines, and a basic understanding of API calls and configuration. They can identify and fix configuration issues.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Thu 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Data Center
Orchestrating Distributed Services with CX 10000 Series, Rev. 23.23 (2-day course)
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Advanced Product Specialist – CX10000
Learn why the CX 10000 Switch is unique and how its placement in the DCN will dynamically change the performance and security. Students will learn how and where to install the CX 10000 Switch. Through the HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer, students will create and configure their entire network, as well as create and apply policy, including micro-segmentation. Using AMD Pensando PSM, students will understand how it integrates with Fabric Composer and the CX Switch, and they will be able to monitor switches and policy performance. This 2-day course will be held Sunday-Monday.
Ideal candidate for this course: Typical candidates for this course are data center networking professionals such as data center network architects and engineers, server administrators, or individuals responsible for network security and compliance.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
SASE
Deploying Security Service Edge (2-day course)
Related certification: HPE Aruba Networking Accredited Product Specialist – Security Services Edge (SSE)
This course teaches participants to install, configure, verify, and maintain the HPE Aruba Networking Security Service Edge product. Also, users will integrate SD-WAN to form a complete Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution. Hands-on labs reinforce the learning. This 2-day course will be held Sunday-Monday.
Ideal candidate for this course: Typical students are networking IT professionals with a minimum of one to two years’ experience with networking or internet security.
Class times: This training course spans multiple days. Attendees are expected to participate in all course hours outlined below.
Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mon 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
How to register
When you register for HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025, you will be asked to add certification to your profile – select the Airheads Technical Training package. If you have already registered and would like to add certification training to your agenda, please log in to the registration portal and go to your event profile to sign up for the Airheads Technical Training option.
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