- Exam Code: HP2-P21
- Exam Name: HP-UX 11i v3 Advanced System Administration
- Updated: Sep 10, 2026
- Q & A: 100 Questions and Answers
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| Certification Vendor: | Hewlett-Packard (HP) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | HP-UX 11i v3 Advanced System Administration |
| Exam Number: | HP2-P21 / HP0-P21 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Single Answer, Multiple Response, Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90–124 |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Related Certifications: | HP CSA - HP-UX 11i v3 HP CSE - High Availability for HP-UX 11i v3 HP CSE - Networking and Security for HP-UX 11i v3 |
| Recommended Training: | H6651S Advanced HP-UX 11i v3 Administration HP-UX 11i v3 Official Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Prometric Registration |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Prometric / Pearson VUE test centers; Online proctored option available |
| Pre Condition: | HP0-P20 (HP-UX 11i v3 System Administration) or equivalent experience; minimum 12 months of hands-on HP-UX administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Performance Monitoring and Tuning | 15% | - CPU, memory, I/O, and network tuning - System resource monitoring tools - Performance analysis methodologies - Process management and scheduling |
| Topic 2: User, Security and Access Control | 15% | - Role-based access control (RBAC) - Security features: SSH, PAM, firewall - User and group administration - Auditing and security hardening |
| Topic 3: System Installation and Configuration | 15% | - Software management with SD-UX - Kernel configuration and tuning - Boot process and run levels - HP-UX 11i v3 installation methods |
| Topic 4: Storage and File System Management | 20% | - File systems: HFS, JFS, VxFS - Logical Volume Manager (LVM) concepts - Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) - Disk management, swap, and quotas |
| Topic 5: High Availability and Troubleshooting | 20% | - Log file analysis - Common system and network issues - System recovery and backup strategies - Serviceguard cluster concepts |
| Topic 6: Network Administration | 15% | - TCP/IP configuration and routing - Network interfaces and bonding - DNS, NTP, NFS, and automount - Network troubleshooting tools |
The HP-UX 11i v3 Advanced System Administration is the official HP exam that leads to the HP Certified Systems Engineer (CSE) - HP-UX 11i v3 certification at the Professional / Expert level. Passing it validates your skills against HP standards and proves your qualification to current and future employers. The credential is also connected with related certifications such as HP CSA - HP-UX 11i v3, HP CSE - High Availability for HP-UX 11i v3, HP CSE - Networking and Security for HP-UX 11i v3, so it can serve as a solid step in a broader certification path.
The HP2-P21 exam has 90–124 questions in total and must be completed within 180 minutes. That leaves only a narrow time budget per item, so train yourself to flag a difficult question, move on, and circle back later instead of getting stuck. A week or two before your test date, run at least one full timed mock exam in the Actual4Dumps desktop or online test engine under the same 180 minutes limit, and repeat until you can finish with a few minutes left for review.
The passing score for the HP2-P21 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. Keep in mind that a failed attempt is not discounted — retaking the exam means paying the full fee again — so it is wise not to book your seat until your practice scores sit comfortably above the passing mark. Working through the 100 questions at Actual4Dumps in timed mode is a reliable way to judge when you are truly ready.
HP sets the following requirement for the HP2-P21 exam: HP0-P20 (HP-UX 11i v3 System Administration) or equivalent experience; minimum 12 months of hands-on HP-UX administration. Eligibility rules can change from time to time, so always confirm the current prerequisites on the official exam page at https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home before you register.
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The HP-UX 11i v3 Advanced System Administration is organized into 6 domains. Among the first ones are User, Security and Access Control (15%), Network Administration (15%), System Installation and Configuration (15%), and the remaining domains cover the rest of the official objectives. For the complete topic breakdown with every subtopic, see the full HP2-P21 exam outline above on this page.
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