Introduction to AOS-10 (IAOS10)
Course Overview
Wireless access is now an expectation in every branch, classroom, ward, and office. For IT teams supporting many locations, the challenge is no longer just installing access points but keeping configuration, security, and firmware consistent everywhere. A cloud-managed platform makes that possible by bringing every site into one place.
AOS-10 training in Ethiopia introduces networking professionals to HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10, the operating system for access points and gateways managed through HPE Aruba Networking Central. Introduction to AOS-10 (IAOS10) is a two-day course with instruction and labs, covering WLAN and RF fundamentals, AOS-10 architecture, access points, user roles and firewall policies, gateways, tunnel forwarding, microbranch and cloud services such as live upgrades and central licensing. Those building wider infrastructure skills can browse our networking courses.
Course Structure and Key Details
The course takes two days and is available as instructor-led classroom or online training. Its nine modules are paired with labs.
Learners begin with WLAN fundamentals and RF basics, including bands and channels, 802.11 standards, antennas, radio technologies, transmit power, and WLAN mobility. They then explore edge networking challenges and HPE Aruba Networking Central, followed by AOS-10 architecture, the product line, and supported hardware.
The access point module covers the differences from Instant APs, AirMatch, ClientMatch, Central groups, AP-only WLAN configuration and monitoring. The user roles module covers the firewall, roles, policies and rules, role derivation, identity-based firewall, access control, application rules, aliases and global and WLAN policies. Learners then study deployments with gateways, including when gateways are needed, gateway modes, AP and switch connections, tunnel orchestration, gateway-to-gateway tunnels and clustering.
The final modules address tunnel forwarding mode, with the tunnel orchestrator, tunnel-mode SSIDs and mixed forwarding; microbranch, with configuration and policy-based routing; and cloud services, with changes from AOS-8 to AOS-10, WAN bandwidth requirements, live upgrades, key management and central licensing.
Participants should understand networking fundamentals, IP addressing, and IP routing. The course does not include a certification exam.
Course Objectives
- Understand the features and architecture of AOS-10.
- Create groups and users for structured management.
- Add and configure AOS-10 access points.
- Add and configure gateways where they are needed.
- Configure tunnel forwarding for centralised traffic handling.
- Configure microbranch for remote offices.
- Implement cloud services for upgrades, keys, and licensing.
Target Audience
- Network engineers and administrators adopting cloud-managed HPE Aruba Networking wireless.
- Wireless engineers moving from AOS-8 controllers or Instant APs to AOS-10.
- Network operations staff who monitor and support multi-site Wi-Fi through HPE Aruba Networking Central.
- Pre-sales and technical marketing professionals who need a clear technical understanding of AOS-10.
- IT managers and team leads evaluating cloud-managed networking for branch and campus sites.
- Partners and integrators preparing to deploy AOS-10 for clients
Course Content
9 modules · 51 topics01Module 1: WLAN Fundamentals and RF Basics7 topics
- 802.11 standards and amendments
- RF bands and channels
- RF basics
- Antenna technology
- Radio technologies
- RF transmit power
- WLAN mobility
02Module 2: HPE Aruba Networking Edge Services Platform (ESP) Architecture3 topics
- Network challenges at the edge
- Aruba Edge Services Platform (ESP)
- HPE Aruba Networking Central
03Module 3: AOS-10 Architecture4 topics
- Current solutions
- AOS-10 architecture
- Product line
- AOS-10 supported hardware
04Module 4: AOS-10 Access Points6 topics
- Difference from Instant Aps
- What is AirMatch?
- What is ClientMatch?
- HPE Aruba Networking Central groups
- Configuring WLAN on AOS-10 AP only
- Monitoring
05Module 5: HPE Aruba Networking User Roles8 topics
- HPE Aruba Networking firewall
- Roles, policies, and rules
- Role derivation
- Identity-based HPE Aruba Networking firewall
- Access control rules
- Application rule
- Aliases
- Global and WLAN policies
06Module 6: Deployments with Gateways10 topics
- When to use gateways
- AOS-10 gateway modes
- AP to gateway connections
- Tunnel orchestration
- Switch to gateway connections
- Gateway to gateway tunnels
- Gateway cluster
- Cluster configuration
- Cluster monitoring
- Deployment with gateways
07Module 7: Tunnel Forwarding Mod3 topics
- Tunnel orchestrator
- Tunnel mode SSID configuration
- Mixed forwarding mode
08Module 8: Microbranch3 topics
- What is HPE’s microbranch solution?
- Microbranch configuration
- Policy-based routing (PBR)
09Module 9: Cloud Services7 topics
- What has changed from AOS-8 to AOS-10
- WAN link bandwidth requirement
- Live upgrade service
- AP upgrade
- Gateway upgrade
- Key management
- Central licensing
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 February 2027 - 09 February 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 10 May 2027 - 11 May 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 16 August 2027 - 17 August 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 22 November 2027 - 23 November 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic |
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Request More InformationAccelerating Digital Ethiopia 2030 with Cloud-Managed Wireless Expertise in Ethiopia
Under Digital Ethiopia 2030, banks, telecom operators, universities, hospitals, and public institutions are expanding wireless access for staff, students, and customers, often across many branches. Managing that growth site by site quickly becomes unsustainable, which is why cloud-managed platforms such as HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10 are gaining attention. AOS-10 training in Ethiopia gives networking professionals in Addis Ababa, Adama, and Hawassa a practical two-day introduction to the platform and to HPE Aruba Networking Central. Learners refresh WLAN and RF fundamentals, understand the AOS-10 architecture, configure access points, user roles and firewall policies, deploy gateways with tunnel forwarding, and set up microbranch connectivity for remote offices. Cloud services such as live upgrades, key management, and central licensing simplify day-to-day operations. Role-based access also supports the information protection priorities promoted by the Information Network Security Administration (INSA).
FAQs
What will I be able to do after the course?
You will be able to describe AOS-10 features, create groups and users, configure access points and gateways, set up tunnel forwarding and microbranch, and use cloud services such as live upgrades and licensing.
Do I need wireless experience before AOS-10 training in Ethiopia?
No specific wireless experience is required. You should understand networking fundamentals, IP addressing, and IP routing, and the course begins with WLAN and RF basics.
What are Central groups?
Groups in HPE Aruba Networking Central let administrators apply the same configuration to a set of devices, such as all access points at one type of site. The course covers creating groups and using them for AP configuration.
Why does WAN bandwidth matter for AOS-10?
Because AOS-10 devices are managed from the cloud, each site needs enough WAN bandwidth to communicate with HPE Aruba Networking Central. The cloud services module covers WAN bandwidth requirements.
Can our team train together in Addis Ababa?
Yes. CounselTrain can arrange a private batch for your team, so the discussion can focus on your own network and the dates can fit around operational commitments. Ask our advisors for a proposal.
What is key management in AOS-10?
Key management is a cloud service that helps clients roam quickly and securely between access points by handling encryption keys centrally. It is covered in the cloud services module.
Are 802.11 Wi-Fi standards covered?
Yes. The first module covers 802.11 standards, along with bands and channels, antennas, radio technologies, transmit power, and WLAN mobility.
Which hardware does AOS-10 support?
The AOS-10 architecture module covers the product line and supported hardware. Hardware support changes over time, so our advisors can help you check your current equipment before you enrol.
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