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Transition/Migration Information into the new HP CP program
Transition/Migration Information into the new HP CP program...what do I need to do?
HPCP program migration plans were placed on the North America HP Certified Professional website in March 2003. To determine your migration plan (if required), access the information located at: http://h10017.www1.hp.com/certification/na/migration.html
- What if there's no migration plan listed for my pre-merger certification title on the website? What does that mean?
- Migration plans were developed only for those certification titles where an action is required by an individual to maintain his/her certification. If there is no migration plan listed for your pre-merger title, this means there is no action required on your part.
- Many of the certification tracks are simply grandfathered into the new program and the individual will receive a new certificate and ID card. If this is the case, there will be no migration plan listed on the website.
- May I get started completing my migration requirements before I receive the personalized letter from the Program Office?
- Yes, you may begin completing the requirements identified on the website.
- The website provides all the details regarding migration action items.
As the integration of the pre-merger databases continues, plans are still in place to send individuals personalized letters regarding certification status, migration action items, and new certificates and ID cards where applicable.
ProLiant SMEs needed for Exam Review and Exam Development Workshops
- Qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are needed for participation in the ProLiant Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS) Exam Review Workshop and ProLiant Accredited Service Engineer Exam Development Workshop for ISS certification, part of the HP Certified Professional Program (HPCP). The AIS Exam Review Workshop will be held in Houston, TX. SMEs located outside the Houston area can still participate remotely by using Virtual Classroom. The ASE Item Development Workshop also will be held in Houston and requires local attendance.
- AIS Exam Review Workshop - August 18-21 (4 days)
- ASE Item Development Workshop (IDW) - August 25-29th (5 days)
- As a participant in the exam workshops, you will
- receive credit for this exam (thus, exempting you from having to take IT again).
- gain valuable experience by collaborating with other key professionals in the exam development process.
- contribute at the ground level in the development of ProLiant certification exams (thus, providing your input).
- We need your help! If you or someone you know would like to participate in the development any of these exams, let us know as soon as possible. If you have not participated in any exam development workshops before, please send an email to Karen.Petrini@hp.com indicating
- your current title.
- exams that interest you.
- brief professional biodata, if you have not participated before.
Note that qualified consultants and other ProLiant professionals (who are not HP employees) are welcome to participate.
Your biodata should include the organization you belong to, the type of work you do, and your pertinent background. Based on your qualifications and our need for representation from various regions, you will receive a confirmation notice for the requested workshops. Please feel free to forward this schedule to those whom you feel would be interested.
Note: HP regrets that we cannot offer to cover your travel and lodging costs in return for your participation in these workshops.
Announcement: HP CP support for Microsoft Windows 2003 MCSE certification
Two of the core Microsoft networking exams for the Microsoft Windows 2003 MCSE track are in beta at Microsoft as of mid-June, with two more going to beta by early July. The HP CP program will start the process of updating our tracks that reference MCSE pre-requisites with the addition of specific Windows 2003 exams and the Windows 2003 MCSE as these exams and this credential move into a "live" state. In the near future, you'll see the HP CP Program Office include notes in the Microsoft-focused certification tracks indicating our intent to support the updated Microsoft exams and track.
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 credential 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.
| certification tests and beta exams |
Handy links to HP CP exam information
HP CP exams in Beta
| Exam Number |
Exam Name |
| HP1-425 |
OpenCall Service Developer |
| HP1-611 |
Entry Level SANs Solutions |
| HP1-680 |
Implementing Enterprise Virtual Array |
| HP1-714 |
HP OpenView Storage Area Manager |
| HP1-850 |
Integrating Oracle9i with HP Platforms - Windows |
| HP1-851 |
Integrating Oracle9i with HP Platforms - Linux |
Note: A list of all exams currently in beta can be found at:
http://h10017.www1.hp.com/certification/betaexam.html
Special HPCP/MSF Practitioner promotion
Introduction
This promotion brings together two important credentials - HP Certified Professional (HPCP) and Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) Practitioner. The HP Certified Professional program is a world-class certification program benchmarked around the world to ensure validation of the technical and sales competencies and expertise needed to plan, deploy, support and service HP technology and solutions. MSF provides proven project, team and risk management practices for planning, building, and deploying a variety of technology solutions. MSF Practioners help organizations deploy these solutions on time and on budget while minimizing cost and risk.
Offer
From July 1 through December 31, 2003, Candidates who take an HP Certified Professional program exam through an Authorized Prometric Testing Center are eligible to receive 50% off of a Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) Practitioner exam through Prometric and 50% off of an MSF Practitioner practice exam through Self Test Software.
This promotion will be fulfilled via email so a current, valid email address must be provided at the time of exam registration. Candidates can expect to receive their vouchers via email within several weeks of taking their HP exam. Vouchers will be valid for up to six months.
Details
Vouchers will not be replaced, extended or redeemed for cash.
To be eligible for 50% off, candidates must take the MSF exam prior to the expiration date.
Register for your HP exam at www.prometric.com.
More information on this promotion is available after July 1st at this website: www.prometric.com/hp
More information on Microsoft Solutions Framework Practitioner (MSF): www.microsoft.com/MSF
More information on HPCP: www.hp.com/go/certification
| HP educational programs and training offers |
Exclusive HP CP *free* training offer: Detecting and Preventing Network Scans
Exclusive HP CP *free* training offer: Detecting and Preventing Network Scans Through 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.
IT Service Management training and ITIL certification
IT service management is rapidly gaining importance in an environment where IT costs need to be reduced or controlled to enhance return on investments. Through tighter alignment with business goals and strategies, IT can be viewed holistically as an integral part of the business, thereby improving its real and perceived value.
With companies like Procter and Gamble and Caterpillar adopting IT Infrastructure Libraries (ITIL) best practices for IT service management, IT is increasingly important for IT professionals and consultants to develop the skills and qualifications to implement IT service management. This requires a thorough understanding of specific ITIL processes, how they're related and how they impact the business.
- ITIL certification is a critical element for IT professionals wanting to advance their career in IT service management. The ITIL certification program consists of the following three areas:
- Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management.
- ITIL Practitioner in IT Service Management
- ITIL Manager in IT Service Management
Upon completion of the related courses and passing the exam, you will be awarded a certificate in IT service management from EXIN. EXIN is an industry-recognized ITIL examination institute based in the Netherlands.
HP offers full ITIL-based curricula in IT service management. If you're new to ITIL and would like to learn more, consider our ITIL Essentials Workshop (H9015S) or our online instructor-led Overview of IT Service Management (H3577I).
To learn more about HP's comprehensive IT service management education services, please visit our web site at http://www.hp.com/education.
| 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 many creative ways to use triggers to catch just the traffic (and people) that you are interested in.
For more information about Laura Chappell and Protocol Analysis Institute, please visit www.packet-level.com.
your annual technical conference: HP World 2003 Solutions and Technology Conference &
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HP World 2003-time is running out for HP CP discounts
- Recently we distributed an ALERT email about the July 11 deadline for the HP CP registration discounts. We also provided you with a recap of the all the exclusive HP CP activities. The ALERT communication is located here. In addition, we're also providing on Friday, August 15 a special tour for HP CPs to the HP Atlanta Business Center. You'll be able to register for the tour when the "session scheduler" opens the week of June 23. The tour includes:
- CSPS Demo Room: Focused on pre-sales activities that include functional demonstrations around storage management including Command View, Storage Area Manager, and SAN Management Appliance solutions. They also do solution performance benchmarking where they load a customer's application on our systems to demonstrate IT performs as HP states IT will along with scaling tests to ensure HP meets the customer's current load as well as future loading requirements.
- Storage Monitoring Lab: Participants meet with one of the recovery specialists in a test lab used to support customers and see the following equipment: Network Attached Storage, ProLiant system, Alpha system, SAN Storage, Brocade Switches, full line of XP Storage Devices, HP Superdome, and diverse multi-vendor equipment.
- Customer Access Management: Participants meet the Personalized Service Agents who provide the front-end support for Mission Critical calls. Participants also see the various tools used to log and track calls and observe how engineering resources are invoked from both a software and hardware standpoint.
- Solutions Center Engineering Demo: Customers meet engineers and view the tools used to provide excellence in remote support. Tools demonstrated during this stop include: Work Flow Manager, Mission Critical Partner Information, Virtual Response Center, High Priority Machine Check, and Instant Support Enterprise Edition.
- Data Center Tour: Participants will tour the 50,000 square-foot data center on two separate floors. Within the demo center HP attempts to have available mid-to-high range product offerings including Alpha, ProLiant and HP9000 servers with XP, VA and EVA storage solutions. Most operating systems are supported by this group. The center has a broad range of systems including; Superdomes, rp8400's, 7410's, 5470's, rx2600's, ProLiant DL, PL, and ML series, MSA's, and NAS's.
A personal invitation to HP World from Susan Underhill
Here's an open letter from Susan Underhill, General Manager, Worldwide HP Certified Professional Program on why attending HP World is one of the best educational investments you'll make.
Special Benefits for HP CPs Who Attend HP World 2003
In addition to the strong technical content we are planning for HP World, the HP CP Program Office has put together special benefits just for you. From specialized content, to exclusive time with HP executives, to the annual awards breakfast and fun night out, you'll see that HP World 2003 is your technical event.
Justifying Your Attendance at HP World 2003
Looking for some solid "proof points" about why HP CPs should attend HP World? We have them. We think our HP World "ROI/Justification white paper" will make a strong statement to your manager as to why you need to be there.
| links to technical newsletters |
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 June edition of that newsletter and made them available to the entire HPCP community here. 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 June edition of that newsletter and made them available to the entire HPCP community here. 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 May edition of the ISS Technology Update here. This newsletter is specifically for HP Certified Professionals with a strong interest in industry standard servers.
| user group news and offers |
ITUG
Captain Larry Brudnicki from "The Perfect Storm" to Speak at ITUG Summit 2003
- In October 1991, as Commanding Officer of the rescue mission featured in the movie "The Perfect Storm," Captain Larry Brudnicki and his crew employed the best aspects of risk management and teamwork in saving lives. Brudnicki will share his experiences with ITUG Summit 2003 attendees as part of a featured speaker lineup that also includes, but is not limited to:
- Pauline Nist, Vice President and General Manager, NonStop Division, HP
- Jerry Silva, Senior Analyst, TowerGroup Retail Banking
- Jeff Hale, CMO, ACI Worldwide
Mark your calendar now for ITUG Summit, October 12-16 in San Jose, CA.
In addition, the HP NonStop Enterprise Division Partner Summit will be held October 11-12 on the front end of the ITUG Summit. HP NED has reinvented the partner update event to demonstrate HP's ongoing commitment to the HP NonStop partner base. A general session, led by senior executives from HP and NED, will deliver strategic initiatives plus the NonStop hardware and software roadmaps going into 2004. In-depth technical tracks have been redesigned to specifically address the needs of research and development staff. The Partner Summit will include a new, high-impact business track that will focus on how to conduct business with the new HP services and sales organizations plus an update to the HP partnering program.
For more information, and to register for ITUG Summit 2003 visit http://www.itug.org/events/summit03/.
On Monday, June 2, 2003 CompTIA announced that Sears is requiring all of its Sears Connected Home contractors to earn their HTI+ certification. Sears chose to mandate HTI+ certification in order to ensure its customers that they are working with certified professionals with expertise in networking products and systems. Learn more about the Sears news here.
And on Tuesday, June 3, 2003, CompTIA announced that their Security+ certification will be integrated into two new Microsoft certification specialties (MCSA: Security and MCSE: Security). Read more about IT here.
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