Get ASE – HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL Servers [2010] without Exams

This certification validates that the technical professional is able to implement a data center infrastructure incorporating the latest HP ProLiant expandable tower (ML), rack mount (DL and scalable system (SL) servers andthird party products and technologies. This certification includes the latest generation (G6) of HP technologies, including the Insight Control software suite, solid state drives and the ultimate in power management.

Note: There is a separate certification that covers HP ProLiant blade (BL) servers. See ASE – HP BladeSystem [2009].

Businesses around the world rely on HP ProLiant ML expandable tower servers, HP ProLiant DL rack mount servers, and HP ProLiant SL scalable system servers for the highest level of efficiency, insight and control. HP ProLiant servers deliver decades of engineering and integration experience designed to speed the implementation of new business computing technology. The “ProLiant” brand is synonymous with “industry standard server.”

The training that leads to the ASE – HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL Servers [2010] certification focuses on advanced topics such as scripting, performance tuning, advanced troubleshooting, virtualization and clustered environments, and provides an in-depth understanding of the 6th generation of this industry-leading family of server products. After attaining the ASE certification, the technical professional will have the knowledge and skills to:
 Install and use various HP Insight software tools
 Deploy operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and VMWare ESX4
 Use HP software that controls power usage
 Install and use various clustering applications
 Use customized scripts to automate infrastructure deployments
 And much more…

The candidate for certification must possess 2 prerequisite certifications/exams, and pass 1 core requirement exam and 1 elective exam.
Prerequisite 1:
AIS – HP ProLiant ML/DL Servers [2010]
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AIS – HP ProLiant ML/DL Servers [2007]

Prerequisite 2 – operating system:
The candidate must hold any 1 of the following certifications/exam completions:
CSE – Specialty in Networking and Security – HP-UX 11i v3
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CSE – Specialty in High Availability – HP-UX 11i v3
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CSE – Specialty in Virtualization – HP-UX 11i v3
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CSE– HP OpenVMS v8
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Any 1 of the following third party options:
Microsoft Certifications
 MCITP, Server Administrator
 MCITP, Enterprise Administrator
 MCITP, Enterprise Messaging Administrator
 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
 MCTS: Windows Server Network Infrastructure Configuration
 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration
 MCSE on Windows Server 2003
Novell Certifications
 Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Open Enterprise Server
 Certified Novell Engineer (CNE), Open Enterprise Server
 Novell Certified Linux Engineer (CLE)
Red Hat Certification
 Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
SAIR Certification
 Linux Certified Engineer Level 2 (SAIR LCE)
Linux Professional Institute Certification
 Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 2 (LPIC-2)
Sun Certification
 Sun Certified Network Administrator (SCNA)
 Sun Certified Security Administrator (SCSECA)

Core Requirement:
Complete 1 of the following:
Exam HP0-S26: Integrating and Managing HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL Servers in the Enterprise

Elective:
Complete 1 elective choice:
Exam HP0-S23: Design and Implementation of HP SIM for ISS Solutions (available until 28 Feb 2011)

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Exam HP0-S30: Design and Implementation of HP SIM and HP Insight Control

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Exam HP0-066: Integrated Lights Out

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Exam HP0-J46 Designing and Implementing HP Enterprise Backup Solutions

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Exam HP0-J38: Designing and Implementing HP Enterprise Backup Solutions

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Exam HP0-J33: Implementing HP StorageWorks EVA Solutions

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Exam HP0-632: Network Node Manager I –Essentials (inactive)

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Exam HP0-634: Network Node Manager III –Advanced (inactive)

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Exam HP0-M24: HP Operations Manager Software v8 for Windows

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Exam HP0-M30: Network Node Manager-i Essentials

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Any 1 of the following third party options:
VMWare Certification
 VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) certification
Citrix Certification
 Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA)
 Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator (CCEA)