The HPE0-J68 exam evaluates scenario-based technical understanding of HPE’s storage technologies. To prepare effectively, you need methods that go beyond memorization and emphasize structure, use cases, and application.
Break each domain into three levels:
Concept level (e.g., What is RAID? What is iSCSI?)
Product level (e.g., Which protocols does Alletra 9000 support?)
Scenario level (e.g., Which HPE product best suits a customer needing hybrid workload storage?)
Use tables or flashcards to organize these layers for each topic.
For every key feature or product, ask yourself:
“What kind of customer would need this?”
“What problem does it solve?”
Example:
HPE Nimble → Ideal for mid-sized businesses needing AI-powered monitoring with cost-effective flash performance.
Regularly compare:
Alletra 5000 vs 6000 vs 9000
RAID 5 vs RAID 6 vs RAID 10
StoreOnce vs StoreEver (backup vs archival)
List out key factors like protocols supported, performance tier, high-availability features, and best use cases.
After learning a concept or process (like how InfoSight works with Nimble), explain it in simple language as if teaching someone else.
If you can’t explain it clearly, revisit the topic.
Use tools like Anki to review flashcards at increasing intervals:
Day 1 → Day 3 → Day 7 → Day 14 → Exam Day
Prioritize key areas like RAID types, product families, installation steps, and troubleshooting flows.
HPE0-J68 includes multiple choice, multiple response, and matching scenario questions. To succeed, apply these tactics:
Key phrases like:
"MOST appropriate" → Pick the optimal answer, not just a correct one.
"PRIMARY function" → Focus on the main feature.
"Based on the scenario..." → Understand what’s being asked within real-world constraints.
Underline critical qualifiers before reviewing the options.
Example:
HPE Alletra 6000
Use Case: Mid-sized customers needing NVMe flash
Features: Nimble DNA, InfoSight, All-Flash
Not suited for: Cold storage or tape-based long-term archival
This helps eliminate misleading answer choices quickly.
When matching requirements to products:
Identify keywords in each requirement (e.g., “remote replication” → look for StoreOnce Catalyst)
Eliminate options that lack essential features.
Many options look partially correct. If you know:
Which products do NOT support a certain feature (e.g., MSA doesn’t support InfoSight)
Which protocols are NOT appropriate for a scenario (e.g., FC not used for home NAS)
You can confidently rule out incorrect choices.
Aim to finish all answerable questions in ~70 minutes.
Flag tougher or unclear ones for review.
Use the final 20–30 minutes to revisit flagged items and double-check reasoning.