You want to determine if a business decision-maker might be interested in HPE Aruba Networking Central with AlOps. What is a good topic to discuss?

1. A. The cost to the business when network issues interfere with user productivity
2. B. The benefits of better aligning the data center IT operations team with the development team
3. C. The security benefits of applying intelligent access policies that follow users and devices
4. D. The difference between machine learning and other forms of artificial intelligence (AI)

Correct Answer: A
HPE Aruba Networking Central with AIOps is a cloud-native network management platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide insights, automation, and security for wired, wireless, and SD-WAN networks1. A good topic to discuss with a business decision-maker is how HPE Aruba Networking Central with AIOps can help reduce the cost of network downtime, improve user experience, and optimize network performance2.
References: 1: HPE Aruba Central | HPE Aruba Networking2: AIOps for IT efficiency | HPE Aruba Networking

What is one impact of Internet of Things (loT) on customer environments?

1. A. loT consistently shifts network traffic away from the wireless network and towards the wired network.
2. B. loT helps customers minimize their vulnerability to attacks at the edge.
3. C. loT increases the number of devices that edge networks must accommodate.
4. D. loT decreases network utilization at the edge and increases utilization in the cloud.

Correct Answer: C
Internet of Things (loT) is the term used to describe the network of physical objects that areembedded with sensors, actuators, and connectivity to exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. loT devices can range from smart home appliances, wearable devices, industrial machines, vehicles, and more. loT has a significant impact on customer environments, as it increases the number of devices that edge networks must accommodate, manage, and secure. Edge networks are the networks that connect users and devices to the core network and the cloud. As loT devices proliferate, edge networks face challenges such as scalability, performance, reliability, security, and visibility.
References:
•Selling HPE Aruba Networking Solutions, Rev.23.11, page 11: “Internet of Things (loT) is the term used to describe the network of physical objects that are embedded with sensors, actuators, and connectivity to exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet.”
•Selling HPE Aruba Networking Solutions, Rev.23.11, page 11: “Edge networks are the networks that connect users and devices to the core network and the cloud. They include campus, branch, remote, data center, and IoT networks.”
•Selling HPE Aruba Networking Solutions, Rev.23.11, page 11: “As loT devices proliferate, edge networks face challenges such as scalability, performance, reliability, security, and visibility.”
•What is IoT: The Internet of Things explained | McKinsey: “IoT uses a variety of technologies to connect the digital and physical worlds. Physical objects are embedded with sensors—which can monitor things like temperature or motion, or really any change in environment—and actuators—which receive signals from sensors and then do something in response to those changes.”
•How Is the Internet of Things Changing Our Lives?: “The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing our lives in many ways. It is transforming how we work, play, learn, and communicate. It is also creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses, governments, and society.”

How does selling HPE GreenLake for Aruba solutions benefit Channel selling partners?

1. A. They can offer their customers a significantly lower price per unit cost than a traditional networking purchase.
2. B. They can sell HPE Aruba Networking ESP solutions not available as traditional purchases.
3. C. They can convert their existing customers to lease agreements to extend the customer engagement.
4. D. They can add another source of income by increasing their annual recurring revenue.

Correct Answer: D
HPE GreenLake for Aruba is a network-as-a-service (NaaS) solution that enables customers to consume HPE Aruba Networking solutions as a service with HPE GreenLake for Networking. It provides customers with the flexibility, scalability, and security of a cloud- like experience, while reducing capital expenditures and operational costs1. For channel selling partners, HPE GreenLake for Aruba benefits them by providing them with a new source of income by increasing their annual recurring revenue, as well as unlocking new revenue and margin opportunities by offering value-added services to their customers23. References: 1: Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions from HPE Aruba Networking2: HPE GreenLake for Aruba partner benefits3: Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduces channel
programs and new HPE GreenLake cloud services to help partners deliver the cloud experience everywhere

What distinguishes HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect Enterprise from HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-Branch?

1. A. HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect Enterprise integrates more fully with HPE Aruba Networking wired and zero-trust security solutions.
2. B. HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect Enterprise embeds support for remote workers while HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-Branch does not.
3. C. HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect Enterprise offers the most advanced SD-WAN features, dynamically adapting to business needs.
4. D. HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect Enterprise consolidates more forms of connectivity because it supports LTE.

Correct Answer: C
HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect Enterprise is designed for cloud-first organizations that need a secure network foundation for Zero Trust and SASE. It provides a first-class SD-WAN paired with a next-generation firewall, delivering unmatched quality of experience and advanced security1. HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-Branch, on the other hand, is a simplified solution for the software-defined branch, encompassing each element within a branch—WAN, WLAN, wired, and security2.
References: 1: Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN | HPE Aruba Networking3: HPE ARUBA NETWORKING EDGECONNECT SD-WAN FAMILY - DATASHEET4: About - Aruba
Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN2: Aruba EdgeConnect SD-Branch | HPE Aruba Networking