HP Offers Numerous Betas
3/24/2004 -- Hewlett Packard recently updated its certification Web site to reveal a number of free beta exam opportunities.
Following is a partial list of betas currently available for HP's Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE), Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS), Accredited Platform Specialist (APS) and Certified Systems Engineer (CSE) titles:
| Exam # |
Exam Name |
Certification(s) Exam Applies To |
Beta Launch Date |
| #HP1-620 |
Data Protector 5.1 Basics for Unix |
ASE, AIS |
March 15 |
| #HP1-630 |
Data Protector 5.1 Basics for Windows |
ASE, AIS |
March 12 |
| #HP1-242 |
Supporting the ESL9000 |
ASE |
March 4 |
| #HP1-764 |
NonStop SQL/MP |
ASE, CSE |
March 1 |
| #HP1-311 |
HP OpenView TeMip |
AIS |
Feb. 17 |
| #HP1-240 |
Supporting the Virtual Array Storage Family |
AIS |
Feb. 9 |
| #HP1-239 |
Supporting the Modular Array Storage Family |
AIS |
Jan. 27 |
| #HP1-238 |
Supporting the MSA 1000 and JBODs |
APS |
Jan. 14 |
| #HP1-237 |
Supporting the MSL 5000 and Stand Alone Tape Devices |
APS |
Jan. 6 |
Several betas launched last year are also still available; for a complete list, go here.
HP beta exams are free. Most consist of between 180 and 240 questions. Those who pass a beta do receive credit toward the related title.
Some certification tracks may not be available in all areas.
For more information on participating in an HP beta, use the link above.  -Becky Nagel
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