18 Free HP Betas Still Open
11/3/2004 -- According to Hewlett Packard's Web site, the company is currently offering 18 free beta exams at Prometric testing centers worldwide.
While some have been open for much of 2004, all are still available. The betas cover a number of technologies, including OpenView, StorageWorks and NonStop. Many count toward the company's Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE), Accredited Platform Specialist (APS) and Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS) credentials, as well as its Certified Systems Engineer (CSE) and sales titles.
The exams are:
| Exam Name |
Beta Exam Number |
Related Certification |
| Supporting the MSL 5000 and Stand Alone Tape Devices |
HP1-237 |
APS |
| Supporting OVSAM (OpenView Storage Area Manager) |
HP1-243 |
ASE |
| Advanced Backup Troubleshooting & Tuning |
HP1-244 |
ASE |
| Data Protector 5.1 Basics for Windows |
HP1-620 |
APP, AIS, ASE |
| Data Protector 5.1 Basics for Unix |
HP1-621 |
APP, AIS, ASE |
| OpenView Network Node Manager I (7.X) – Essentials |
HP1-632 |
AIS, ASE |
| OpenView Network Node Manager II (7.X) – Customization |
HP1-633 |
AIS, ASE |
| OpenView Network Node Manager III (7.X) – Advanced |
HP1-634 |
AIS, ASE |
| Implementing HP Virtual Array Solutions |
HP1-685 |
AIS, APP |
| Implementing HP StorageWorks Continuous Access for EVA |
HP1-728 |
MASE |
| NonStop Guardian Architecture |
HP1-764 |
ASE |
| NonStop Transaction Management Facility |
HP1-768 |
CSE, ASE |
| NonStop SQL/MP |
HP1-780 |
ASE, CSE |
| NonStop Remote Database Facility exam |
HP1-782 |
ASE, CSE |
| NonStop Advanced Application Development |
HP1-787 |
ASE |
| Implementing MSA Storage Solutions |
HP1-803 |
APP, AIS |
| HP Internet Security & e-Commerce Solutions |
HP1-805 |
MASE |
| Implementing HP XP1024/128 Array Solution Fundamentals |
HP1-891 |
APC, ASE |
Because HP's certification program varies worldwide, some betas may not be available in all locations. If passed, beta exams do count toward HP certifications.
For more information on taking any of the betas above, go here.  -Becky Nagel
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