Introduction to AOS-10 (IAOS10)
Course Overview
AOS-10 training in Qatar shows network professionals how HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10 delivers those outcomes. Introduction to AOS-10 (IAOS10) is a two-day course combining instruction and labs. Learners review RF fundamentals, explore AOS-10 architecture, configure access points with AirMatch and ClientMatch, build user roles and identity-based firewall policies, deploy gateways and clusters, set up tunnel forwarding and microbranch, and use cloud services through HPE Aruba Networking Central.
Engineers interested in network access control can also explore our ClearPass Configuration training.
Course Structure and Key Details
Introduction to AOS-10 is a two-day course delivered by an instructor in the classroom or online, with nine modules supported by labs.
Learners begin with WLAN fundamentals and RF basics, including bands, channels, 802.11 standards, antennas, radio technologies, transmit power, and mobility. The next modules examine edge networking challenges, the role of HPE Aruba Networking Central, AOS-10 architecture, the product line, and supported hardware. Learners then configure AOS-10 access points, compare them with Instant APs, and work with AirMatch, ClientMatch, Central groups, AP-only WLANs 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. Gateway deployments follow, explaining when to use gateways, gateway modes, AP and switch connections, tunnel orchestration, gateway-to-gateway tunnels and cluster configuration and monitoring.
The course concludes with tunnel forwarding mode, including the tunnel orchestrator, tunnel-mode SSIDs and mixed forwarding; microbranch configuration and policy-based routing; and cloud services, covering changes from AOS-8, WAN bandwidth requirements, live upgrades, key management and central licensing.
Attendees should understand networking fundamentals, IP addressing, and IP routing. A certification exam is not part of the course.
Course Objectives
- Describe the AOS-10 feature set and architecture.
- Organise devices with groups and manage users in HPE Aruba Networking Central.
- Configure AOS-10 access points for reliable Wi-Fi.
- Configure gateways and gateway clusters.
- Apply tunnel and mixed forwarding modes.
- Configure microbranch for small sites.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 December 2026 - 29 December 2026 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 29 March 2027 - 30 March 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 05 July 2027 - 06 July 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 11 October 2027 - 12 October 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic |
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Request More InformationHigh-Performance Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Expertise for Venues and Enterprises in Qatar
Stadiums, hotels, hospitals, universities and corporate towers across Doha, Lusail and Al Rayyan depend on high-density Wi-Fi that must perform reliably for thousands of users at once. Qatar National Vision 2030 continues to drive investment in smart, connected infrastructure, and many organisations are adopting cloud-managed wireless to keep that infrastructure consistent and secure. AOS-10 training in Qatar introduces network professionals to HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10, managed through HPE Aruba Networking Central. Over two days, learners cover RF fundamentals, AOS-10 architecture, access point configuration with AirMatch and ClientMatch, user roles and identity-based firewall rules, gateway deployments and clustering, tunnel forwarding modes, microbranch and cloud services, including live upgrades. Role-based access control aligns well with the security priorities promoted by the National Cyber Security Agency.
FAQs
Who is the Introduction to AOS-10 course designed for?
It is designed for networking IT professionals and technical marketing professionals who want to build their knowledge of HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10.
What is ClientMatch?
ClientMatch helps steer wireless clients to the most suitable access point and radio, improving performance when many devices are connected. It is covered in the AOS-10 access points module.
What is an identity-based firewall?
An identity-based firewall applies rules according to a user’s role rather than only their IP address, so access follows the user wherever they connect. The user roles module covers this alongside policies, rules, and aliases.
What is mixed forwarding mode?
Mixed forwarding mode allows some traffic on an SSID to be tunneled to a gateway, while other traffic is bridged locally at the access point. It is covered in the tunnel forwarding mode module.
Why use gateway clustering?
Clustering groups gateways together so that users and access points can fail over and load can be shared. The gateway module covers cluster configuration and monitoring.
Is AOS-10 training in Qatar useful for high-density venues?
Yes. RF fundamentals, AirMatch, ClientMatch, and role-based policies are all relevant to venues with many users. Detailed high-density design is beyond this introductory course, but it provides the foundation.
What is role derivation?
Role derivation is how AOS-10 decides which user role to assign to a client, for example, based on authentication results or other attributes. It is covered in the user roles module.
What are aliases in AOS-10 policies?
Aliases are named groups of addresses or services that can be reused in firewall rules, making policies easier to read and maintain. They are covered in the user roles module.
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