HP HP0-P17 Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

HP-UX 11i v3 Security Administration Exam Questions

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Certification Vendor:	Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Exam Name:	HP-UX 11i v3 Security Administration
Exam Number:	HP0-P17
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice, Simulation
Certificate Validity Period:	No fixed period (legacy operating exam; HP-UX support ended Dec 31, 2025)
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Related Certifications:	HP-UX 11i v3 System Administration (HP0-A01) HP-UX 11i v3 Advanced System Administration (HP0-P21)
Passing Score:	70%
Exam Price:	USD 200 (approx.)
Available Languages:	English
Sample Questions:	HP HP0-P17 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Delivered through authorized testing partners (Pearson VUE) as proctored online/onsite exam.
Pre Condition:	Recommended experience with HP-UX system administration and understanding of UNIX security principles.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.hpe.com

Section	Objectives
Topic 1: Monitoring and Auditing	- Security monitoring 1. Log monitoring and analysis 2. Detecting security events
Topic 2: System Hardening and Configuration	- Secure system setup 1. Configuring system security settings 2. Disabling unnecessary services - Patch and update management 1. Applying security patches 2. Configuration verification
Topic 3: Troubleshooting and Best Practices	- Security incident handling 1. Responding to breaches 2. Remediation strategies
Topic 4: Network Security	- Network protections 1. Secure remote access protocols 2. Configuring firewalls and IP filters
Topic 5: Security Architecture and Policies	- Overview of HP-UX security components 1. Security policy models and design 2. Role-based access and authentication mechanisms
Topic 6: Authentication and Access Control	- Access control mechanisms 1. Security partitions and user roles 2. File permissions and ACLs - User and group management 1. Password policies and authentication methods 2. Account creation and privilege assignments