HPE has introduced a revised Compute certification structure for 2026, with HPE0-S61 HPE Compute Fundamentals, HPE0-S62 HPE Compute Architect, and HPE0-S63 HPE Compute Integrator Solutions becoming important exams in the new certification path. Rather than simply updating one older Compute exam with a new code, HPE is separating foundational knowledge, solution architecture, and implementation skills into clearer role-based paths.
For candidates who previously followed the HPE Compute certification track, the key question is not simply which exam is newer, but which exam matches your current experience and job responsibilities.
How the New HPE Compute Certification Structure Works
The three exams should not be viewed as HPE0-S61 → HPE0-S62 → HPE0-S63 in a simple numerical progression. The structure can be understood as:
Foundational Compute Knowledge
HPE0-S61 HPE Compute Fundamentals → HPE ATP – Compute Solutions
Then choose an ASE role direction
Architecture Path | Integration Path |
|---|---|
HPE0-S62 HPE Compute Architect | HPE0-S63 HPE Compute Integrator Solutions |
HPE ASE – Compute Architect solutions | HPE ASE – Compute Integrator Solutions |
This role-based structure is reflected in HPE's Compute certification portfolio, which separately lists ATP Compute Solutions, ASE Compute Architect, ASE Compute Integrator Solutions, and the corresponding Master ASE paths.
HPE0-S61 vs HPE0-S62 vs HPE0-S63 at a Glance
Exam | Exam Name | Certification Direction | Primary Focus | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HPE0-S61 | HPE Compute Fundamentals | HPE ATP – Compute Solutions | Fundamental HPE Compute technologies, products, management, deployment and maintenance | Candidates building their HPE Compute foundation |
HPE0-S62 | HPE Compute Architect | HPE ASE – Compute Architect | Requirements analysis, architecture, solution positioning and design | Presales engineers, architects and technical consultants |
HPE0-S63 | HPE Compute Integrator Solutions | HPE ASE – Compute Integrator Solutions | Installation, onboarding, configuration, deployment and operational integration | Solutions integrators and implementation-focused engineers |
HPE0-S62 and HPE0-S63 are presented as parallel ASE-level role exams rather than sequential exams. HPE's Compute Solutions Rev. 26.21 course is associated with preparation across the modern HPE Compute portfolio.
HPE0-S61 Builds the Foundation for HPE Compute
HPE0-S61 HPE Compute Fundamentals supports the HPE ATP – Compute Solutions certification. It is the most foundational of the three exams and establishes whether candidates understand the HPE Compute portfolio and can perform basic solution selection, deployment, management, and maintenance tasks.
The related HPE training covers server products and solutions, customer requirements, sizing and design tools, deployment resources, HPE iLO, UEFI, and Intelligent Provisioning.
HPE0-S61 Exam Area | Weight |
|---|---|
Identify the HPE Compute Portfolio | 5% |
Identify HPE Compute Components | 15% |
Explain HPE iLO and Other Built-in Server Features | 4% |
Describe HPE Compute Management Options | 6% |
Recognize Customer Requirements | 10% |
Use HPE Pre-Sales Tools | 15% |
Describe How to Deploy HPE Servers | 15% |
Describe How to Update Firmware for HPE Compute | 15% |
Describe How to Manage HPE Compute with HPE iLO | 15% |
The exam mixes product knowledge with practical server deployment and management fundamentals. Candidates should understand not only what HPE Compute products are available, but also how basic compute solutions are configured, deployed, updated, and monitored.
HPE0-S62 Focuses on Designing the Right Compute Solution
HPE0-S62 HPE Compute Architect moves from foundational administration toward customer requirements and solution architecture. It is relevant to professionals who need to understand customer business and technical objectives and determine which HPE Compute technologies should form the solution.
HPE0-S62 Exam Area | Weight |
|---|---|
Determine customer business needs, requirements and desired outcomes | 20% |
Describe the benefits of HPE Compute Ops Management integrations | 20% |
Position HPE Synergy and HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software solutions | 20% |
Position HPE AI solutions | 20% |
Describe the benefits of NVIDIA with HPE solutions | 20% |
Candidates need to understand HPE Private Cloud AI with NVIDIA, AI workload requirements, HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software, HPE Synergy, HPE Compute Ops Management, and GreenLake-related management capabilities.
HPE0-S62 asks: “What solution should we build, and why is it the right solution for this customer?”
HPE0-S63 Focuses on Implementing the Solution
HPE0-S63 HPE Compute Integrator Solutions covers many of the same modern HPE technologies as HPE0-S62, but from the perspective of how the solution is installed, onboarded, configured, and put into operation.
HPE0-S63 Exam Area | Weight |
|---|---|
Prepare to install an HPE solution | 10% |
Implement, onboard and monitor HPE servers | 25% |
Describe, position and install an HPE Synergy solution | 20% |
Describe and install HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software | 25% |
Position HPE AI solutions and HPE with NVIDIA solutions | 20% |
HPE0-S63 places strong emphasis on HPE Compute Ops Management, server onboarding, GreenLake monitoring, operating-system provisioning, firmware/software updates, Synergy fabrics and server profiles, Morpheus VM Essentials clusters, and preparing HPE Private Cloud AI environments.
HPE0-S63 asks: “How do we turn the proposed architecture into a working customer environment?”
HPE0-S62 and HPE0-S63 Cover Similar Technologies but Test Different Skills
Technology | HPE0-S62 Architect Perspective | HPE0-S63 Integrator Perspective |
|---|---|---|
Compute Ops Management | Determine how management fits the solution | Onboard, configure, implement and monitor servers |
HPE Synergy | Position and design the appropriate solution | Install and implement the environment |
Morpheus VM Essentials | Determine when it fits and design around requirements | Install the software and provision the environment |
HPE AI Solutions | Assess AI maturity and position a solution | Prepare and use AI solution components |
NVIDIA + HPE | Understand benefits and solution options | Understand components while supporting implementation and operation |
Customer Requirements | Translate requirements into architecture | Translate the approved solution into deployment tasks |
The most important distinction is design versus delivery.
How Are the New Exams Related to HPE0-S59?
The older HPE0-S59 HPE Compute Solutions exam covered broad ASE-level skills around planning, designing, and implementing HPE Compute and AI solutions. HPE lists HPE0-S59 as becoming inactive on September 15, 2026.
The change can be understood as a move from one broad ASE Compute Solutions path toward a more role-specific structure:
Previous Structure | New Structure |
|---|---|
HPE0-S59 — broad design + implementation coverage | HPE0-S62 — architecture and solution design |
HPE0-S63 — deployment and integration |
This does not mean every HPE0-S59 candidate should move to the same new exam. The appropriate path depends on the candidate's professional role.
Which HPE Compute Exam Should You Choose?
Choose HPE0-S61 if you are building your HPE Compute foundation
HPE0-S61 is the logical choice if you are new to the HPE Compute path, need the ATP credential, work with HPE ProLiant servers but want broader product knowledge, need stronger iLO, firmware, deployment, and management knowledge, or plan to progress toward an ASE credential later.
Choose HPE0-S62 if you design and recommend solutions
HPE0-S62 is more appropriate if you work in presales or solution architecture, gather and interpret customer requirements, recommend HPE Compute architectures, position Synergy, Morpheus, GreenLake, or AI solutions, and make decisions about sizing, architecture, and technology selection.
Choose HPE0-S63 if you deploy and integrate solutions
HPE0-S63 is the stronger choice if you work as a solutions integrator or implementation engineer, install and configure HPE Compute environments, onboard servers into Compute Ops Management, deploy HPE Synergy, install and provision Morpheus VM Essentials environments, or support HPE Private Cloud AI implementation.
Architect or Integrator: The Most Important Decision
Choose HPE0-S62 when your work happens mainly before deployment: understanding requirements, designing the architecture, positioning products, and explaining why the proposed solution meets customer needs.
Choose HPE0-S63 when your work happens mainly during and after the handoff to implementation: installing systems, configuring environments, onboarding resources, deploying virtualization, implementing Synergy, and making the architecture operational.
Some professionals work across both areas. In that case, both certifications can be valuable, but candidates should begin with the one most closely aligned with their daily responsibilities.
The Bigger Change: HPE Compute Certification Is Becoming More Role-Based
The launch of HPE0-S61, HPE0-S62, and HPE0-S63 reflects a broader change in how HPE validates Compute skills. The structure creates clearer separation between fundamentals, architecture, and integration, while adding greater emphasis on HPE Compute Ops Management, GreenLake, Morpheus VM Essentials, HPE Private Cloud AI, and NVIDIA solutions.
For candidates planning their HPE certification journey in 2026, the practical distinction is clear:
● HPE0-S61 = Learn and manage HPE Compute fundamentals
● HPE0-S62 = Architect the solution
● HPE0-S63 = Integrate and deploy the solution
Understanding that distinction before beginning preparation can help candidates select the certification that provides the most direct value for their current role and future HPE Compute career path.