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HP HP0-M55 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | HP / OpenText |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ArcSight ESM Administrator |
| Exam Number: | HP0-M55 |
| Related Certifications: | ArcSight ESM Certified Administrator HP ExpertONE Certification |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 129.00 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Passing Score: | Not publicly disclosed by vendor |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | ArcSight ESM Documentation ArcSight ESM Administrator Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Micro Focus / OpenText Certification Portal Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | HP HP0-M55 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online or at authorized testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and SIEM systems |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://support.microfocus.com/certification/exams/hp0-m55.html |
HP HP0-M55 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: SmartConnector Deployment and Management | 20% | - Event parsing, normalization, and filtering - Configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting - Connector types and deployment methods |
| Topic 2: User Administration and Access Control | 15% | - User accounts, roles, and groups - Permissions and resource access control - Authentication and security policies |
| Topic 3: ESM Architecture and Components | 20% | - ArcSight ESM core architecture - SmartConnectors and event processing flow - Manager, Console, Web, and database components |
| Topic 4: Data Management and Retention | 15% | - Event storage, partitioning, and compression - Backup and recovery procedures - Data archiving and retention policies |
| Topic 5: System Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 10% | - Log analysis and error resolution - Monitoring system health and performance - Upgrades and patch management |
| Topic 6: Installation and Initial Configuration | 20% | - SSL configuration and security settings - Database setup and tuning - System requirements and prerequisites - Installing and configuring ESM Manager |
HP ArcSight ESM Administrator Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which statement is true about SmartConnectors and FlexConnectors?
- A. SmartConnectors are vendor-specific and must be purchased through the individual device vendors.
- B. FlexConnectors are plug-and-play, self-programming SmartConnectors.
- C. FlexConnectors allow creation of SmartConnectors that are tailored to individualized custom situations and specific security event data.
- D. SmartConnectors do not include tools for customizing FlexConnectors.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Question #2
When can the online partition compression task fail? (Select two.)
- A. when the compression task takes more than two hours to complete
- B. when the partition compressor does not have the necessary file permissions
- C. when the partition being compressed is too old
- D. when events are inserted into the partition that is being compressed
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
Question #3
What is stored in a database partition?
- A. events from a 24-hour time period
- B. events from a one week time period
- C. as much data as it can hold
- D. a user-configurable number of events
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Question #4
How can you restore a new ArcSight Web installation to a previous configuration?
- A. connect to the Manager and download the saved configuration
- B. copy the ArcSight Manager's config directory into the new installation
- C. copy the old ArcSight Web installation's config directory and cacerts file into the new installation
- D. manually reconfigure the new installation
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Question #5
You are unable to see events from a specific device in the Console. The Active Channel filters are not the cause. Which component should you examine next in order to troubleshoot this issue?
- A. SmartConnector
- B. Console
- C. Device
- D. Database
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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