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HP HP2-Z31 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Hewlett-Packard (HP) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Creating HP Software-defined Networks |
| Exam Number: | HP2-Z31 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Scenario-based |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-60 |
| Related Certifications: | HP ASE - FlexNetwork Integrator V1 HP ASE - FlexNetwork Architect V2 |
| Exam Price: | $99 - $200 USD (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 70% or 500 (scale 100-900) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Creating HP Software-defined Networks (Course ID: 00851824) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Authorized Pearson VUE test center or online proctored exam |
| Pre Condition: | HP FlexNetwork Fundamentals or equivalent networking experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://community.hpe.com/hpeb/attachments/hpeb/sdn-discussions/331/1/Creating20HP20Software-defined-Networks.pdf |
HP HP2-Z31 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| SDN Fundamentals and Architecture | 25% | - SDN definition and business/technical value - Separation of control plane and data plane - OpenFlow protocol: versions 1.0 and 1.3 - Integration with HP FlexNetwork Architecture |
| Implementation and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Monitoring and diagnostics - OpenFlow switch configuration and integration - Performance and security best practices |
| HP VAN SDN Controller | 35% | - Controller teaming and high availability - Secure communication with network devices - Installation, licensing and configuration - RESTful API and RSDoc documentation |
| SDN Applications and Use Cases | 25% | - Topology discovery and flow management - Transition from traditional networks to SDN - Network Protector and Sentinel security applications - Network Optimizer and QoS use cases |
HP2-Z31 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask About HP Creating HP Software-defined Networks
The HP2-Z31 exam, officially known as HP Creating HP Software-defined Networks, is the HP test that leads to the HP ASE - FlexNetwork Architect V2, HP ASE - FlexNetwork Integrator V1 certification at the ASE (Accredited Systems Engineer / Professional) level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as HP ASE - FlexNetwork Architect V2, HP ASE - FlexNetwork Integrator V1.
The HP2-Z31 exam contains 45-60 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
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HP FlexNetwork Fundamentals or equivalent networking experience
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://community.hpe.com/hpeb/attachments/hpeb/sdn-discussions/331/1/Creating20HP20Software-defined-Networks.pdf.
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The official HP Creating HP Software-defined Networks outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Implementation and Troubleshooting — 15% of the exam
- HP VAN SDN Controller — 35% of the exam
- SDN Fundamentals and Architecture — 25% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
HP Creating HP Software-defined Networks Sample Questions:
A company has video, voice, and collaboration applications. The company is looking for a solution that improves performance. Which benefit does software-defined networking (SDN) provide tor this company?
- A. SDN applications can automate the scripting of CLI commands- that adjust QoS policies as necessary
- B. SDN applications can determine which traffic flows require prioritization and then program the infrastructure to prioritize these flows.
- C. SDN establishes a loop-free, non-baking architecture using Transparent interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL) or Shortest Path Bridging (SPF3), as the company chooses.
- D. SDN adds three additional priority classes, specific to voice, video and collaboration, in addition to the eight classes provided by traditional QoS mechanisms.
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Refer to the exhibit.
The topology shown in the exhibit has the following characteristics:
*The Open Flow enabled switches are running in virtualization mode with member VLAN 10
*All the switches in the topology share the same VLANs.
*All the VLANs are tagged on all the links.
*Each OpenFlow domain is controlled by its own controller and is making independent decisions
*Every switch within the topology has PVST enabled only on VLAN 10
The networking team implementing OpenFlow reports that there are communication problems between the OpenFlow domains. What could be the cause of this communication problem?
- A. This is an unsupported topology.
- B. OpenFlow networks that communicate must use different VLANs.
- C. A loop has been formed.
- D. OpenFlow requires a dedicated out-of-band management network
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How does an HP VAN SDN Controller team provide high availability for OpenFlow switches?
- A. By using the northbound controller interface tied to a region configuration
- B. By using the southbound controller interface with a secondary interface
- C. By using the northbound controller interface with a secondary interface
- D. By using the southbound controller interface tied to a region configuration
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A customer wants to implement an OpenFlow solution where packets that do not match any flow entries in the OpenFlow table on the switch are not sent to the controller Rather, packets not matching should be handled normally by the switch. Which command enables this functionality on an HP 3800 series switch?
- A. openflow instance sales mode hybrid
- B. openflow instance sales mode normal
- C. openflow instance sales mode passive
- D. openflow instance sales mode active
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What happens to an incoming packet that does not have a match in any of the Open Flow tables on an HP Provision switch that operates in passive mode?
- A. The packet is dropped.
- B. The packet is forwarded using legacy forwarding mechanisms.
- C. The packet is forwarded to the HP VAN SDN Controller.
- D. The packet is sent to the control plane of the switch.
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