HP Certified Professional program announces exam ID deadline
As a result of the merger of the Hewlett-Packard and Compaq companies, a new worldwide certification program was created... HP Certified Professional.
- The HP Certified Professional program brings together proud histories of industry-leading certification programs such as
- Compaq Accredited Professional
- HP Certified
- HP STAR
- HP OpenView
- HP Support
Beginning 5 May 2003 all pre-merger program exam numbers 010, 3H0, 1H0, 1R0, at Prometric will begin with HP0. (Most exam series ID numbers (last 3 numbers) will stay the same; however, a couple of IDs will change due to overlapping numbers.)
- So what changes can you expect beginning May 5, 2003?
- The pre-merger program exam numbers (both HP and Compaq) will no longer be available at Prometric for registration.
- The new exam numbers "HP0" will replace the old exam numbers. Be sure to use the new exam numbers "HP0" at the time of registration.
- All vouchers from the pre-merger programs are valid and will work under the new HP Certified Professional (HPCP ) program. You do not need new HPCP vouchers.
- NO change to the candidate registration process; registration will be available via two options:
For information on new test numbers, please visit:
www.hp.com/go/certification/examinfo
For information on the HP Certified Professional program, please visit our website:
www.hp.com/go/certification/na
The steps to become an HP Certified Professional
Many candidates assume that they are certified after completing the exam(s) required for an HP Certified Professional certification. Testing is only part of the process. You must complete the entire certification process in order to be recognized in the HP Certified Professional program.
In addition to passing the required exams, the HP Certified Professional program requires all candidates to fill out an on-line application and fax their test results to our regional program office. This is a new process that was not required in the legacy HP certification programs. To be sure you are awarded the proper recognitions due to you, please follow the steps below to become an HP Certified Professional.
Step 1: After accessing the North America certification site, review the available tracks and levels and choose an appropriate destination for you.
Step 2: Review and complete the required prerequisites.
Step 3: Review the training courses available to help you prepare for HP Certified Professional exams.
Step 4: Attend appropriate training classes (training is not required for certification but is highly recommended).
Step 5: Complete required exams at an authorized Prometric or Promissor testing center.
Step 6: Complete an online application for each certification designation you're pursuing. The online application can be accessed by going to the HP Certified Professional website at http://www.hp.com/go/certification/na. On the left navigation bar, you will find a link under exam and training info, called "Apply for certification". Select the "Apply for HPCP Certification" link.
Step 7: Submit the online application.
Step 8: Fax copies of passing exam scores and copies of other required prerequisite certificates (e.g.: Microsoft MCSE, Novell CNE, Red Hat RHCE, etc.) to the regional Program Office (281-514-6039).
Step 9: In 4-6 weeks you'll receive a certificate and ID card from the Americas HP Certified Professional program.
The Exam Preparation Guide - your key to HPCP exam success
One of the best-kept secrets in the HPCP certification program is the Exam Preparation Guide, or EPG. This document is your key to successfully preparing for exams in the HP Certified Professional certification tracks. To learn more about the benefits of using an EPG, as well as to find out how to get one for a specific exam, click here.
| certification tests and beta exams |
Announcing the availability of new OpenView Operations certification tests
The HP "OpenView Operations" (OVO) I and II 7.x final tests are available at Prometric testing centers. For more information on these tests, please visit the following sites:
In addition, the HP OpenCall Service Controller Developer beta test is now available at Prometric testing centers. The test number is HP1-425. This exam is for developers for HP OpenCall platforms with at least 2 months of development practice on OpenCall Platform.
General areas of content include: Network and OpenCall service creation fundamentals, data structure definition and database usage, SLP management, SLEL in SDL features, Messages Set customization, PlugInContainer, SQL Access features.
OpenView Storage Area Manager Fundamentals beta exam announcement
Network Storage Solutions Worldwide Training is proud to announce the upcoming availability of the HP OpenView Storage Area Manager Fundamentals Beta Exam (HP1-714). This beta exam is one in a series needed to be certified as an Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) - StorageWorks.
- General Information about the Beta Exam:
- Projected Testing Period: April 16 - May 16, 2003
- How to locate a testing center: http://www.prometric.com
- Test Number: HP1-714
- How to register: http://www.2test.com
- Availability: Worldwide
- Cost: none
- Exam duration: You will be asked to answer all 180 test items in approximately 3.5 - 4 hours. You are given the opportunity to give feedback on each item and the exam as a whole.
- Results: Results will be mailed directly from Prometric approximately one week after the final version of the exam is made live. The extra time is necessary to support the analysis of the beta exam results and cut score activities.
Find an exam preparation guide at
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/hpcp/newsletter_may2003/714examprepguide.pdf
Thank you in advance for your participation in the HP OpenView Storage Area Manager Fundamentals Beta Exam process. For more information concerning beta exams:
http://www.hp.com/go/certification
| learn from Laura Chappell |
Laura Chappell, Senior Protocol Analyst with the Protocol Analysis Institute (lchappell@packet-level.com) is a recognized expert in the health and security of networks. Laura knows it all in detail, from TCP/IP functionality to application testing to peer-to-peer file sharing threats to building test packets. She has graciously allowed us to reprint some of her technical articles for the benefit of the HP Certified Professional community. Each month, we'll feature another of her detailed topics. This month's article is on the security risks of network sniffers. Read all about it at
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/hpcp/newsletter_may2003/securityrisksofnetworksniffers.doc
For more information about Laura Chappell and Protocol Analysis Institute, please visit www.packet-level.com.
| get ready for your annual technical conference |
We've been getting questions from HPCPs who are waiting for information about the HP Enterprise Technical Symposium. Well, your technical conference is on the calendar for this summer, but we've changed the name on you again. Now called the HP World 2003 Solutions and Technology Conference & Expo, this event will take place August 11-15, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia, so mark your calendar to attend. To learn more about the event, including special discounted pricing for HP Certified Professionals, click here.
| links to technical newsletters |
Business Critical Computing Customer Times newsletter is available online
Are you involved with any of the following servers from HP's business critical computing line: HP 9000, Alpha, e3000 or NonStop? If so, then you'll want to stay on top of the latest product news and updates by reading the Customer Times newsletter. Find the April issue online now at
http://www.hp.com/go/customertimes
BCS Technical Connection newsletter excerpts available here
The Business Critical Systems Group publishes a technical newsletter intended for HP channel partners. We've taken excerpts of the April edition of that newsletter and made them available to the entire HPCP community here:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/hpcp/newsletter_may2003/bcstechnicalconnectionsapril2003na.doc.
If you are a channel partner, you'll want to read the regular Technical Connection newsletter that comes to you via the HP partner programs instead of this subset of information, as there is information that applies strictly to resellers. If you don't get Technical Connections, stay up on the latest news from BCS by reading this document.
Storage technical newsletter excerpts available here
The Network Storage Solutions Group publishes a technical newsletter intended for HP channel partners. We've taken excerpts of the April edition of that newsletter and made them available to the entire HPCP community here:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/hpcp/newsletter_april2003/storagenewsletterapril2003.doc.
If you are a channel partner, you'll want to read the regular Storage technical newsletter that comes to you via the HP partner programs instead of this subset of information, as there is information that applies strictly to resellers. If you don't get the Storage newsletter, stay up on the latest storage news by reading this document.
ISS Technology Update newsletter available here
You will find the April edition of the ISS Technology Update at
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/hpcp/newsletter_may2003/issapril2003newsletter.doc.
This newsletter is specifically for HP Certified Professionals with a strong interest in industry standard servers.
| technical white papers available here |
Do you get your kicks from reading technical white papers? Well, we have them here! Visit HP's Developer and Solution Partner Program web site and take your pick of some great technical white papers. Some of them might be reserved strictly for partners, but there are plenty available to all HPCPs. Topics range from databases and high availability to servers and storage. Check it out here:
http://h21007.www2.hp.com/dspp/bus/bus_BusByTypePage_IDX/1,1251,80109-0,00.html
| HP education news and training offers |
Exclusive HPCP *free* training offer: Detecting and Preventing Network Scans
Exclusive HPCP *free* training offer: Detecting and Preventing Network ScansThrough HP's on-going relationship with Laura Chappell and the Protocol Analysis Institute, the HP Certified Professional program is pleased to announce a promotion exclusively for HP Certified Professionals that provides complimentary access (no fee) to a selected online Protocol Analysis Institute course. Laura is offering the Detecting and Preventing Network Scans online course (Part 1 and Part 2) at no charge for an unlimited time exclusively to HP Certified Professionals. Click here for details.
ProLiant server education news: launching new ProLiant Essentials training curriculum
HP is pleased to announce a new addition to our education and training portfolio -- the ProLiant Essentials curriculum. This curriculum offers training on key software products including HP Insight Manager 7 and Rapid Deployment Pack. This training is for customers, partners, and internal employees.
These courses are scheduled beginning April 22, 2003 and will be taught in HP education centers across North America. For more information, click here.
Oracle and HP sponsor *free* webinar on IT Consolidation
Participate in the IT Consolidation webinar sponsored by Oracle and HP and discover how the two companies can help you plan an infrastructure that incorporates the most intelligent database management, ensure continuous and secure operations, and enables dynamic resource optimization like no other vendors in the industry.
The webinar is May 8th, presented at 2:00 p.m. ET and 11:00 a.m. PT. Go to http://letters1.b2blists.com/cgi-bin7/DM/y/hSoB0EotEm0HPk0a8O0Aq for more information and to register. Participates are eligible to win a Compaq Tablet PC.
| user group news and offers |
NonStop Systems certification at ITUG Summit 2003
Once again, at no additional charge to conference attendees, the ITUG Summit will provide a technical session track for those seeking to obtain NonStop Systems Certification. The NonStop Systems Certificiation is a designation within the HP Certified Professional (HPCP) Program. The certification testing levels are based on a series of technical exams that demonstrate a system engineer's expertise in the HP NonStop system. This ITUG Summit track will include several exam overview sessions for experienced HP NonStop System engineers. The sessions are designed to give participants a chance to ask questions about the published competencies that are tested in the first-level exams. An HP-sponsored on-site testing center also will be provided.
ITUG Summit 2003 will be held October 12-16 at the San Jose Convention Center, in San Jose, California. For more detailed information on NonStop Systems Certification at ITUG Summit 2003, watch future issues of this newsletter and visit www.itug.org for the latest updates.
HP and the OpenView Forum International User Group host HP Software Forum 2003
Registration is open now for the HP software forum 2003. Register by April 30th and save $300.
This event will be held from June 16-20, 2003 at the Chicago Hilton & Towers in Chicago, Illinois. The HP software forum represents a collaborative effort (since 1993) between HP's software business and the OpenView Forum International independent user group.
Attend the 3-day conference featuring both executive and technical sessions (Monday-Wednesday) and two days of optional tutorial and lab sessions (Thursday and Friday). Technical Track sessions will cover OpenView (including TeMIP), related technologies, and case studies. The Executive Track will feature executive-level presentations on the business benefits of adopting HP software solutions, service management, provisioning mechanisms and best practices, and case studies on deploying OpenView products and services. Register for email updates and get additional information at: www.hpsoftwareforum.com.
ProCurve networking business
Did you know that the HP ProCurve networking business grew at a rate of 89 percent from Q3 2002 to Q4 2002? In terms of layer 3 port shipments, HP ProCurve outpaced every competitor, including Cisco, Nortel, Extreme and 3Com. HP ProCurve also surpassed the layer 3 switch market as a whole, which grew 32 percent for the quarter. Check it out at
http://www.hp.com/rnd/news/industry_leadership.htm
And did you know that HP ProCurve Networking offers customers and resellers comprehensive, competitive network design services, including recommendations, configurations, bill of materials and more - all at no charge?
If you have never heard of HP ProCurve, check out how we are optimizing networks for security, mobility, and convergence of voice, video, and data. HP ProCurve Networking's Adaptive EDGE architecture enables enterprise networks central command and control to the edge.
HP ProCurve also offers training and certification within the HP Certified Professional program. Two technical certifications are currently available within the Integration Track, AIS - ProCurve Networking and ASE - ProCurve Networking. More technical solution certifications and a Sales Certification track will be introduced this summer.
Learn all about HP ProCurve at http://www.hp.com/rnd/index.htm
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