Preparing for HPE6-A73 – Need Clarification on Exam Focus & Study Strategy

[mojo_jojo]

Hi everyone,

I’m currently preparing for the HPE6-A73 (Aruba Certified Switching Associate) exam and wanted to reach out to the community for some guidance. I’ve been going through the official training materials, but I still have a few questions and concerns that I hope someone with experience can help clarify:

1. How deep should I go into Aruba Central and VSF concepts? Are they just touched upon or do they make up a significant portion of the exam?

2. What’s the balance between theoretical questions vs. practical, scenario-based ones? I want to make sure I’m spending time the right way.

3. Is there a specific area that candidates often underestimate? I’ve heard mixed feedback on how much Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 switching is emphasized.

4. Would you recommend relying solely on the official courseware, or are there additional practice tests or labs that helped you feel more confident?

I want to approach this exam strategically and avoid being surprised on test day. If anyone has recently taken the HPE6-A73 exam or is actively studying, I’d really appreciate your insights, study tips, or even sample question recommendations.

Thanks in advance—and good luck to everyone working toward their certifications!

Best,
Mojo Jojo

[Brad_Moris2]

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[DelphineFeyeux]

Hello Brad, The site you're promoting is not HPE approved and shouldn't be highlighted on this forum as a way to prepare for a certification. We have official HPE Press books and training courses to do so.

Best, Delphine

[DelphineFeyeux]

Hello,

The correct exam number for this certification is HPE6-A86 and you can find details on this exam by visiting https://certification-learning.hpe.com/tr/datacard/Exam/HPE6-A86. I recommend you use the official study guide from HPE Press to prepare for the exam.

Best, Delphine